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NGOs fearful in wake of UNAMA retreat
KABUL, Afghanistan, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- Non-governmental organizations worry the relocation of U.N. staffers from Afghanistan could influence their safety and the viability of their projects.
Turkey set to consider PKK initiatives
ANKARA, Turkey, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- Turkish lawmakers are set to consider a series of measures that includes rehabilitation for Kurdish separatists and various cultural considerations.
Colo. man accused of deadly bar shooting
VAIL, Colo., Nov. 9 (UPI) -- A 63-year-old Vietnam War veteran in Vail, Colo., shot four people at a local bar, killing one, police allege.
Alleged leader of Va. drug ring indicted
NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Nov. 9 (UPI) -- Federal agents said a man indicted by a U.S. grand jury is the suspected leader of a major drug ring in Virginia's Hampton Roads region.
Revealing petition-signers' names disputed
SEATTLE, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- A legal battle over the release of the names of people who signed a Washington State petition on same-sex marriage could have big ramifications, analysts say.
Scientists curious about beached whale
HAMPTON, Va., Nov. 9 (UPI) -- A Virginia Aquarium spokeswoman said scientists are set to investigate how a beaked whale became beached in Hampton, Va.
Woman survives hunting accident in Mo.
HARRISONVILLE, Mo., Nov. 9 (UPI) -- A woman said she is lucky to be alive after a hunter's stray bullet struck her in the face as she was driving in Cass County, Mo.
Experts: Cleveland killer a sexual sadist
CLEVELAND, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- Evidence in the case of Cleveland's "Imperial Avenue Strangler" suggests he is a stereotypical sexual sadist, crime experts say.
Leaders retrace East-to-West Berlin flight
Leaders retrace East-to-West Berlin flight
BERLIN, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel and leaders of former Communist countries Monday retraced the steps East Germans took to rush to West Berlin 20 years ago.
India firm against Chinese criticism
NEW DELHI, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- India is welcoming the Dalai Lama to the country's disputed north eastern territory, despite China's vehement opposition to the Buddhist spiritual leader's visit.
St. Louis towing scandal documents shown
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- U.S. agents who raided a St. Louis towing firm under investigation for bribing police officers seized an "enormous" amount of cash, court documents indicate.
Gore takes climate campaign to Nashville
Gore takes climate campaign to Nashville
NASHVILLE, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore said during an appearance in Nashville the fight against global climate change can be helped by a variety of methods.
Family survives being trapped in snowstorm
SALEM, Ore., Nov. 9 (UPI) -- Authorities in Marion County, Ore., said a family of eight survived two nights in a van amid a heavy snowstorm that dropped more than 30 inches of snow.
Soldier describes shooting at Fort Hood
Soldier describes shooting at Fort Hood
TEMPLE, Texas, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- The first soldier shot in the rampage at Ford Hood, Texas, tried to seek safety only to be followed by the gunman and shot again, the victim's family said.
Less than half get all child support owed
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- Child support is a very important source of income for U.S. parents, but only 46.8 percent of those owed it receive the full amount, statistics indicate.