FCJ news briefs

March 2, 2007

Pakistan seizes Taliban chief - NY Times

Pakistan gifted Vice President Dick Cheney an unusual welcome present: former Taliban defense minister, Mullah Obaidullah - the most important Taliban operative to be captured since 2001.

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Twister death toll rises to 17 - CNN

A raging storm system that spread over Alabama, Georgia, and Missouri killed at least 17 people, many more injured and homeless. Five students were found dead under the ruins of Enterprise High School.

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New Orleans files $77 billion claim against Army Corps of Engineers - CNN

Corps have six months to pay up or the next administration will be sued for the amount. Each one of the city's 450, 000 residents will receive $170,000. Pre-Hurricane Katrina, the average New Orleans home cost around $180,000.

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California National Guard troops called up for deployment - LA Times

There is strong opposition for additional deployment of US forces to Iraq, from both democrats and republicans. Despite the opposition, Bush is proceeding with his deployment plan calling on 800 California National Guard soldiers to gear up for deployment.

A National Guard spokesman says there are no guarantees that soldiers won't be deployed for a second, or even a third time.

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News briefs compiled by Nevena Predolac.

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