September 27, 2007

Earlybird Roundup: Canadian Border, Patriot Act, Korea Talks

Congress. The U.S.-Canada border can easily be breached by a smuggler trying to get radioactive material or other contraband into the country, according to a GAO report to be presented to Congress today.

Courts. Key provisions of the USA PATRIOT Act were ruled unconstitutional by a federal judge in Oregon yesterday, on the grounds that they allowed surveillance of U.S. citizens without a demonstration of probable cause.

Iraq. At least 50 people were killed yesterday in a new surge of violence.

United Nations. Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki addressed the General Assembly yesterday, noting that terrorists are targeting the "new Iraq" and urging member nations to support the reconciliation process.

World. Six-party talks on North Korea began today, with U.S. negotiators hoping to set targets for the total dismantling of its nuclear program.

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