Tuesday, April 22, 2008

News Roundup, 4/22/08

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Georgia turns to U.N. after saying Russia shot down spy plane: The Georgian air force released a video that it says shows a Russian jet shooting down a Georgian unmanned aerial vehicle over the region of Abkhazia on Sunday. They have asked the U.N. Security Council to discuss Russia's "military aggression."

Full story: CNN.com

American charged with giving secrets to Israel: From 1979-1985, a U.S. Army mechanical engineer allegedly slipped classified information on nuclear weapons to an employee of the Israeli Consulate. The arrest of Ben-ami Kadish was detailed Tuesday by the U.S. attorney in Manhattan and FBI officials

Full story: MSNBC.com

Ken Thompson faces calls for resignation: After Wachovia reported a first quarter loss of $393 million last week, shareholders at Wachovia Corp.'s annual meeting today demanded the resignation of chief executive Ken Thompson.

Full story: Charlotte.com

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