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Sectarian violence shakes Jammu and Kashmir
KOLKATA, India, Aug. 29 (UPI) -- It is a separatist feud from within that India has rarely seen before: Jammu against Kashmir and Kashmir against Jammu, two regions literally at war. But as this northernmost state of India reels under a prolonged bout of communal violence -- after a long hiatus -- leading to renewed terror attacks, Jammu and Kashmir, already known as one of the world's most dangerous spots, may be growing even more perilous.
Gustav heads for Caymans
Gustav heads for Caymans
MIAMI, Aug. 29 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Gustav headed for the Cayman Islands Friday after bringing heavy rains to Jamaica.
Japan unveils $107.8 billion stimulus plan
Japan unveils $107.8 billion stimulus plan
TOKYO, Aug. 29 (UPI) -- The Japanese government unveiled a $107.8 billion stimulus package Friday to boost the economy, officials said.
Havret maintains lead at Scotland golf
AUCHTERARDER, Scotland, Aug. 29 (UPI) -- France's Gregory Havret shot 2-under-par 71 Friday and is the 36-hole leader at the Johnnie Walker Championship at Auchterarder, Scotland.
Court backs mad cow testing limits
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 (UPI) -- An appeals court panel in Washington ruled 2-1 Friday the U.S. Agriculture Department can keep beef producers from testing all their cattle for mad cow disease.
Knicks acquire another Patrick Ewing
Knicks acquire another Patrick Ewing
NEW YORK, Aug. 29 (UPI) -- Patrick Ewing Jr. has been acquired by the New York Knicks, the team his father played for in his Hall of Fame career.
Edwards to speak on poverty for $65K
Edwards to speak on poverty for $65K
CHAMPAIGN, Ill., Aug. 29 (UPI) -- A University of Illinois student group will pay $65,000 to have scandal-tainted former Democratic Party presidential candidate John Edwards to speak on campus.
LSU moves up football start time
BATON ROUGE, La., Aug. 29 (UPI) -- The threat of Tropical Storm Gustav led Louisiana State officials to move up the start of their season-opening college football contest to 11 a.m. EDT Saturday.
Sadr slams Kurds in Diyala province
BAGHDAD, Aug. 29 (UPI) -- A statement attributed to Shiite cleric Moqtada Sadr during Friday prayers called on Kurdish leaders in the north of Diyala province to wave the Iraqi flag.
Security vacuum in wake of Mehdi Army
BADRAH, Iraq, Aug. 29 (UPI) -- Residents in the Iraqi town of Badrah say security in the Iranian border region of Wassit province is declining due to the disbanding of the Mehdi Army.
Aug. 29 special for McCain, Palin
DAYTON, Ohio, Aug. 29 (UPI) -- Sen. John McCain turned the tables on birthday traditions Friday, offering a surprise of his own in tapping Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate.
Anbar transfer controversial
FALLUJAH, Iraq, Aug. 29 (UPI) -- A decision by the U.S. military to supply a Sunni police force in the restive city of Fallujah has provoked the ire of the Shiite-led government.
Obama congratulates McCain on VP pick
Obama congratulates McCain on VP pick
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 (UPI) -- The surprise pick of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as John McCain's running mate in his quest for the U.S. presidency drew praise from the Democratic ticket.
Iraq reported to control PMOI enclave
BAGHDAD, Aug. 29 (UPI) -- Iranian media reports say Iraqi national security forces have assumed security responsibility for the enclave of the People's Mujahedin of Iran in Ashraf City.
Report: Flu shot benefits exaggerated
NEW YORK, Aug. 29 (UPI) -- Flu vaccines may not provide a significant decrease in the risk of death for elderly patients, Canadian researchers said.
Sons of Iraq complain of harassment
BAQUBA, Iraq, Aug. 29 (UPI) -- Members of the Sunni paramilitary force Sons of Iraq raised concerns to U.S. military officials about harassment by Iraqi police officials in Diyala province.
McCain's VP choice under investigation
JUNEAU, Alaska, Aug. 29 (UPI) -- The office of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is the target of an investigation involving the firing of the state's top public safety official, authorities said.
Heavy rains but little N.C. drought relief
RESTON, Va., Aug. 29 (UPI) -- Heavy rain from Tropical Storm Fay delivered relief to North Carolina but not enough to end the state's drought, scientists said.
ULFA members surrender to Indian officials
DISPUR, India, Aug. 29 (UPI) -- Several members of the separatist United Liberation Front of Assam surrendered to Indian forces in the Kamrup district of the northeastern state of Assam.
Expert: How to curb hurricane anxiety
HOUSTON, Aug. 29 (UPI) -- For many, as the winds build for Tropical Storm Gustav, so do the fears and apprehension of a deadly hurricane, a Houston physician said.
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