A round-up of today's other stories in brief
Libyan delegation heads to Venezuela
CARACAS – Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez said yesterday that a Libyan delegation sent by the country’s leader Muammar Gadafy had arrived in his country. “They’re seeking international support for a peaceful exit” to the Libyan conflict, he said. Mr Chavez has proposed an international peace commission to negotiate an end to the unrest.
Meanwhile, British and US officials met yesterday to discuss how to step up military pressure on Col Gadafy, as his army fought fierce clashes with rebels in Misurata. British defence secretary Liam Fox and Britain’s chief of the defence staff Gen David Richards met US defence secretary Robert Gates and Admiral Mike Mullen, chairman of the US military’s joint chiefs of staff in Washington. – (Reuters)
US political aide calls it a day at 102
LINCOLN – A 102-year-old woman who works for the state of Nebraska is hanging up her professional hat, saying it is time to enjoy retirement. Sally Gordon worked for three governors before rejecting retirement and at 75 started a new career as a legislative sergeant-at-arms.
For 27 years, Ms Gordon has worked as one of the Nebraska legislature’s five gatekeepers, ferrying messages from lobbyists to lawmakers during floor debate and keeping order during committee hearings.
She said health concerns were not a factor in her decision, adding that her last day would be emotional. “I try to live every moment,” she said. “God didn’t give us a rewind button. He gave us a pause and a fast-forward. I’m still young. I want to enjoy retirement.” – (Reuters)