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Son of US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood barred from leaving Egypt - Washington Post
A judicial official who spoke on the condition of anonymity confirmed that time frame. “The implication is that these persons will be put on a list because there is an attempt to move to formally charge them and put people on trial,” Mastic said.
January 26, 2012


Mali Tuaregs say they have attacked a 4th town in fight for greater autonomy - Washington Post
“The reinforcements who arrived on the scene Wednesday afternoon told us there are around 40 Malian troops dead,” said a Malian soldier based in the north, who requested anonymity because he is not authorized to speak to the press.
January 26, 2012


Ivory Coast chief to sign defense pact with Paris as part of 3-day visit - Washington Post
The person requested anonymity because of a lack of authorization to speak publicly. “Those who killed, whatever side they were on, will be judged,” Ouattara said in an interview with the daily Le Monde's Thursday edition, a response he has offered in ...
January 26, 2012


AP source: Son of NYC police commissioner, also a talk show host, accused of ... - Washington Post
She went to police Tuesday, according to the person, who was not authorized to speak publicly and did so on condition of anonymity. It's not clear why she went to police weeks later. Police spoke to the woman but turned the case quickly over to the ...
January 26, 2012


French prosecutors probe suspicion of €100 million taken from Petroplus-France ... - Washington Post
The official spoke only on condition of anonymity, saying leaks to news media could hurt the chances of prosecuting a case. The official confirmed details reported earlier Thursday on Europe-1 radio. Copyright 2012 The Associated Press.
January 26, 2012


Gifts received by ex-Romanian dictator Ceausescu to be auctioned off - Washington Post
They reflect an era,” said a Canadian buyer late Wednesday, who declined to give his name. “It will be interesting to see the profile of buyers tomorrow.” ___ Alina Wolfe Murray contributed to this report from Bucharest. Copyright 2012 The Associated ...
January 26, 2012


Robberies raise deep fear in Shepherd Park - Washington Post
I run into my house and run to my car,” said the 65-year-old woman, who asked that her name not be used out of concern for her safety. “I once felt comfortable. I felt safe. I no longer have that feeling.” City officials say there's an increase in ...
January 26, 2012


Philippines may allow greater US military presence in reaction to China's rise - Washington Post
“We can point to other countries: Australia, Japan, Singapore,” said a senior Philippine official involved in the talks, speaking on the condition of anonymity because of the confidentiality of the deliberations. “We're not the only one doing this, ...
January 25, 2012


Robberies raise deep fear in Shepherd Park - Washington Post
I run into my house and run to my car,” said the 65-year-old woman, who asked that her name not be used out of concern for her safety. “I once felt comfortable. I felt safe. I no longer have that feeling.” City officials say there's an increase in ...
January 25, 2012


Wife of alleged CIA leaker resigns from agency - Washington Post
Both sources spoke on condition of anonymity, citing the sensitivity surrounding Heather Kiriakou's employment status and the pending prosecution of her husband. CIA spokeswoman Jennifer Youngblood declined to comment, citing “respect for Ms.
January 25, 2012


Obama proposes refinancing plan for homeowners, officials estimate $3000 ... - Washington Post
The program would be paid for by a small fee on large banks, senior administration officials said. Administration officials offered few details but estimated savings at $3000 a year for average borrowers. It's likely that millions of homeowners would ...
January 25, 2012


Wife of alleged CIA leaker resigns from agency - Washington Post
Both sources spoke on condition of anonymity, citing the sensitivity surrounding Heather Kiriakou's employment status and the pending prosecution of her husband. CIA spokeswoman Jennifer Youngblood declined to comment, citing “respect for Ms.
January 25, 2012


Google announces privacy changes across products; users can't opt out - Washington Post
And a previous decision to use its social network data in search results has been included in a broad FTC investigation, according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the investigation is private.
January 25, 2012


Google announces privacy changes across products; users can't opt out - Washington Post
Google's decision to blend Google+ data into search results has been included into a broad FTC antitrust investigation, according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the investigation is private.
January 24, 2012


Two-time NL Cy Young winner Tim Lincecum and Giants agree to $40.5 million, 2 ... - Washington Post
The deal includes a $500000 signing bonus and salaries of $18 million this year and $22 million in 2013, a person familiar with the agreement said Tuesday, speaking on condition of anonymity because the terms were not announced.
January 24, 2012


FBI arrests 4 Conn. officers in town where investigation found pattern of anti ... - Washington Post
That is a reference to Chief Leonard Gallo, according to a person with direct knowledge who spoke on condition of anonymity because the investigation is continuing. A message was left for Gallo. The indictment also accuses unnamed union leaders of ...
January 24, 2012


Shutdown of Israeli TV station critical of Netanyahu averted - Washington Post
He spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the issue. Regulatory agency spokeswoman Liat Cohen confirmed that regulators threw Channel 10 a lifeline on Monday. The attorney general's office said earlier in the month that the debt ...
January 24, 2012


Person with knowledge of the decision: Navy to announce it will join Big East ... - Washington Post
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because an official announcement had not been made. The Big East has been courting Navy, a football independent, for months and service academy officials had made it known they liked ...
January 24, 2012


AP source: Las Vegas casino mogul's wife gives $5 million to super PAC backing ... - Washington Post
The Adelson associate was not free to discuss the matter publicly and disclosed the contribution on condition of anonymity. The Adelsons are close to Gingrich and have supported his political endeavors for many years. They have both made the maximum ...
January 24, 2012


US Sen. Rand Paul says he was stopped by Nashville airport security for ... - Washington Post
Paul went through a millimeter wave machine that uses a generic outline of a body for all passengers, according to a TSA official who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss agency screening procedures. When an alarm goes off, TSA officers target ...
January 23, 2012


Embryonic stem cells appear to restore some vision to legally blind patient - Washington Post
In interviews with The Washington Post weeks before the results were made public, both patients said they were thrilled. “It's a great gift, really,” said the Los Angeles woman, who asked not to be named to protect her privacy. “I'm ecstatic.
January 23, 2012


US Sen. Rand Paul says he was stopped by Nashville airport security for ... - Washington Post
A TSA official speaking on condition of anonymity in order to discuss internal screening policies said Paul was never detained. The official said an alarm set off when Paul went through routine airport screening, and Paul refused to receive additional ...
January 23, 2012


European finance ministers to meet in Brussels as talks on Greek bond swap ... - Washington Post
“This has to be fixed at the highest level,” said the diplomat, who was speaking on condition of anonymity because the negotiations are confidential. French finance chief Francois Baroin, who met German counterpart Wolfgang Schaeuble in Paris before ...
January 23, 2012


AP News in Brief at 11:58 pm EST - Washington Post
An official close to Saleh, speaking on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss the trip, said the president would undergo medical exams in Oman before heading to the US.
January 23, 2012


Human Rights Watch says Iraq became 'budding police state' during year of Arab ... - Washington Post
The aide spoke on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the issue. The political crisis has been coupled with a surge in violence that has killed more than 160 people since the beginning of the year. On Sunday, gunmen attacked a checkpoint ...
January 22, 2012


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