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12 men arrested in suspected UK terrorism plot
By News on Dec 20, 2010
LONDON (AP) -- In the biggest anti-terrorist sweep in Britain in nearly two years, police have arrested a dozen men accused of plotting a large-scale terror attack on targets inside the United Kingdom....
Quiet deal on Obama's judge nominees in the Senate
By News on Dec 20, 2010
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- After a monthslong blockade, Senate Republicans have agreed to let at least 19 of President Barack Obama's non-controversial judicial nominees win confirmation in the waning days of the congressional session in exchange for a commitment by Democrats not to seek votes on four others, according to officials familiar with the deal....Obama plans to sign repeal of gay ban Wednesday
By News on Dec 20, 2010
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The White House says President Barack Obama plans to sign the repeal of the military's ban on openly gay service members on Wednesday, four days after the Senate voted to abolish the policy....
Anger rises as travel havoc snarls Britain, Europe
By News on Dec 20, 2010
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LONDON (AP) -- Frustrated travelers in Europe expressed fury Monday at transportation officials' inability to clear snow and ice from planes, runways and high-speed train tracks, failings that have caused holiday travel chaos and fears that many will not get home in time for Christmas....Obama pushes for arms pact as top Dem upbeat
By News on Dec 20, 2010
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama is telephoning lawmakers to win Senate approval of a new arms pact with Russia, even as a top Democrat concedes "house by house combat" will be needed to prevail....