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UN extends NATO force in Afghanistan for a year - The Associated Press

Posted in News by synergypligg 330 days ago (http://news.google.com)

Times OnlineUN extends NATO force in Afghanistan for a yearThe Associated PressUNITED NATIONS — The Security Council voted unanimously Thursday to extend UN authorization for NATO's 70000-strong force in Afghanistan for a year, underlining the importance of protecting civilians at a time when the US and international commitment ...Some Democrats warn Obama against new U.S. troops for AfghanistanChicago TribuneMore troops in Afghanistan? Naysayers gain clout with ObamaChristian Science MonitorUN extends NATO force in AfghanistanUSA TodayFOXNews -U.S. News & World Report -ABC Newsall 7,186 news articles »

US jobless rate hits 26-year high of 9.5 percent - MiamiHerald.com

Posted in Business News by businessman 427 days ago (http://news.google.com)

Boston GlobeUS jobless rate hits 26-year high of 9.5 percentMiamiHerald.comUS unemployment hit 9.5 percent in June -- that means nearly 1 in 10 willing workers don't have a job. The Bureau of Labor Statistics said job losses were high in several major industries. BY KEVIN G. HALL WASHINGTON -- In a worse-than-expected showing ...Job Losses Dampen Hopes for RecoveryWashington PostVanishing Jobs in the USNTDTVUnemployment hits 26-year highBaltimore SunNew York Times -Monitor -Southern Idaho Businessall 1,240 news articles »

The deadliest month for Iraqis this year

Posted in News by synergypligg 429 days ago (http://www.msnbc.msn.com)

At least 447 Iraqi civilians were killed in June, double the toll from the previous month, according to an Associated Press tally, as insurgents took aim at crowded areas to maximize casualties.