Woes Could Linger for Japan's Jobless

Woes Could Linger for Japan's Jobless  Japan—Long lines have formed at the town hall of this coastal community as residents look for government aid and access to working phones while relief workers queue up for their orders. This week, a new line formed: people looking for jobs.When an earthquake and tsunami rocked this region of Japan this month, it not only killed more than 11,000 and left more than 16,200 missing; it also left potentially hundreds of thousands of people jobless or unable to reach those workplaces that have even reopened. Toshio Ota, 56 years old, has driven taxis for 28 years. His taxi company's office was...

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Obama Authorizes Covert Operations in Libya, as U.S. Considers Aiding Rebels, Sources Say

Obama Authorizes Covert Operations in Libya, as U.S. Considers Aiding Rebels, Sources SayPresident Obama has signed a secret presidential finding authorizing covert operations in Libya, a U.S. official told Fox News, although the administration says it still hasn't decided whether to arm rebel forces there.The presidential findings establish a framework of legal authorities for covert action. They can authorize specific actions, such as arming the rebels, or establish authorities under which future actions might be taken after permissions are given to undertake them.In other words, covert actions won't start until the president signs...

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