AP 2011-09-26

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 1. The man who was heading the Afghan government's effort to engage Taliban insurgents¹ in peace talks has been assassinated². President Barack Obama says the killing³ of former Afghan President Burhanuddin Rabbani will not deter⁴ the US and Afghanistan from helping⁵ that country's people live freely.

 

 

 

2. The chairman of Libya's transitional government is telling world leaders that his nation has returned to the international community committed to peace, human rights, free elections and reconciliation⁶. An array of world leaders including the US and French presidents welcomed the pledge.

 

 

 

3. Defense⁷ Secretary Leon Panetta says repealing⁸ the ban on openly gay service makes this a historic day for the military and the nation. The Joint⁹ Chiefs chairman says allowing gays to serve openly makes the military stronger with greater character and honor.

 

 

 

4. And a Romanian coffin¹⁰ maker¹¹ says he's just a thing for trying economic times. He is making it cheaper for people to bury their loved ones. Building coffins¹² there cost as little as 112 dollars. 

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