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Second Iraq War vet hospitalized after Oakland protest

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The Guardian reported on Friday that a second Iraq War veteran is in intensive care in an Oakland Hospital, with a lacerated spleen allegedly resulting from a beating by police during the protests on Wednesday night. This follows the case of Scott Olsen, who was shot in the head with…

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Greece faces austerity vote, more strikes

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ATHENS (Reuters) – Tens of thousands of demonstrators rallied in front of the Greek parliament on Thursday after violent clashes the previous day as a general strike continued against a deeply unpopular austerity law expected to be approved later in the evening. Deputies are expected to pass the plan, required…

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US orders personnel out of Libya

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WASHINGTON – The United States on Monday ordered all non-essential staff to leave Libya and warned US nationals to avoid travel to the north African country as anti-government protests raged. “The Department of State has ordered all embassy family members and non-emergency personnel to depart Libya,” a statement said. “US…

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