Women In Politics

Palestinians agree to attend Mideast conference
The Palestinians on Saturday accepted a French invitation to attend a conference in Paris aimed at reviving peace talks with Israel, as their strategy to bypass negotiations and seek U.N. recognition of a Palestinian state appeared to be unraveling.

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Clinton to attend East Asia Summit in Hanoi
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Friday she will attend the East Asia Summit in Hanoi in late October as Washington seeks to act as a regional counterweight to a rising China.

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Thousands attend kids’ safety event – Corning, NY – The Corning Leader
Christina Jackson holds Mitchell Jackson of Horseheads, as Chemung County Sheriff Deputy Jeff Alexander tries to get him to smile for an ID card picture.

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Notables attend Boxer fundraiser
A veritable who’s who of Napa Democrats gathered in St. Helena Saturday for a star-studded fundraiser to benefit Sen. Barbara Boxer in her re-election campaign against Republican candidate Carly Fiorina.

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Revolution groups attend Flag Day celebrations
Members of the Mont gomery Regents Coun cil of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution celebrated Flag Day a little early Friday, as they announced the arrival of historical figure Betsy Ross at the annual luncheon held at the Montgomery Country Club.

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100,000 Expected To Attend May Day Immigration Rally
What’s Your Reaction? 100,000 people are expected to take to the streets of Downtown Los Angeles and Westwood Saturday in a May Day rally for immigration rights.

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Head of NH forest center to attend summit
The president of New Hampshire’s Northern Forest Center is in Washington for a summit on revitalizing rural America.

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