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04 Jul 2010 11:13

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World: The DR Congo oil tanker explosion looks pretty freaking scary

Despite early word that UN peacekeepers died in the incident, the organization says no UN members were involved. The current count: 230 dead, 190 injured. source
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04 Jul 2010 10:52

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U.S.: David Petraeus jumps into Afghanistan just in time for the Fourth

  • We are in this to win. We have arrived at a critical moment.
  • Gen. David Petraeus • Speaking to his Afghan troops on the Fourth of July (of all days), his first official day of service in the region. It’s been a difficult month in the region, with more coalition casualties in June than at any period since the war began. Petraeus reflected that in his speech. “As you and our Afghan partners on the ground get into tough situations, we must employ all assets to ensure your safety,” he said, “keeping in mind, again, the importance of avoiding civilian casualties.” source
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04 Jul 2010 10:34

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World: Top Lebanese cleric and spiritual leader Fadlallah dies at 75

The Lebanese cleric was said to be one of Hezbollah’s early leaders, but he denied it. His full name: Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Mohammad Hussain Fadlallah. source
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04 Jul 2010 10:22

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Offbeat: Happy 4th of July! Let’s celebrate with a fireworks mutilation story

  • 1 dude blew off his arm with fireworks by accident (USA!!! USA!!!) source
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