Sunday, August 31, 2003
Iraq war news -9-01-03
At least 19 arrested in deadly Iraq blast: "Police have arrested 19 men - many of them foreigners and all with admitted links to al-Qaida - in the car bombing of the Imam Ali shrine in the holy city of Najaf, a senior Iraqi investigator told The Associated Press on Saturday."
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Recent Israeli strikes against militants: "The Israeli army has killed 10 members of the militant group Hamas in helicopter missile strikes in the Gaza Strip since a suicide bombing in Jerusalem on Aug. 19:"
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At Least 11 Arrested in Deadly Iraq Blast: "Al-Qaida-linked terrorists - two of them Saudi - organized the car bombing at the Imam Ali shrine in the holy city of Najaf, the third in a string of deadly attacks apparently aimed at undermining the U.S.-led occupation, police said Saturday. (AP)"
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U.N. Staff in Baghdad Salutes Colleagues: "U.N. staffers stood Saturday amid the rubble at the world body's Baghdad headquarters to pay final tribute to 22 of their colleagues who died in a truck bomb attack earlier this month. (AP)"
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Saudi Extremists Said Fighting in Iraq: "Despite official denials, there have been signs for months that Saudi Muslim extremists have traveled to Iraq to take on U.S.-led forces. (AP)"
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Saudi extremists said fighting in Iraq: "Despite official denials, there have been signs for months that Saudi Muslim extremists have traveled to Iraq to take on U.S.-led forces."
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Russia would back US-led international Iraq force with UN mandate: "Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow would not oppose the establishment of an international force in Iraq under US command so long as it was authorised by the United Nations Security Council. (AFP)"
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Turks seek U.S. help vs. Kurdish rebels: "Turkey's war with Kurdish rebels threatens to become a whole new headache for the U.S. military in Iraq."
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al-Hakim's Death Complicates Iraqi Power Race: "Fox News reports on what the death of Ayatollah Mohammed Baqir al-Hakim in the Najaf car bombing means for the balance of power in Iraq. Many had compared al-Hakim's return to that of Iran's Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, who spent 14 years in exile in Iraq before returning to lead his country's 1979 Islamic revolution and head its clerical regime until his death in 1989.
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On his return to Iraq, al-Hakim denounced the U.S.-led occupation forces. He demanded they withdraw and allow the country's people to establish their own government -- one Islamic in nature."
The war for Iraq has changed from a two-way contest between Saddam and the Coalition, into a battle with a multitude of players: international terrorists, Ba'athists, Coalition forces, United Nations bureaucrats, Iranian theocrats, and Coalition forces. It will be interesting to see how the different groups affect each other."
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Three Detained in Hunt for Iraq Mosque Bombers: "U.S. forces and Iraqi police havedetained three people in connection with the car bomb attackthat killed a top Shi'ite cleric and scores of his followers, asenior U.S. military officer said on Saturday. (Reuters)"
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Iraqi oil pipeline ablaze north of Tikrit: "An oil pipeline linking Iraq's oilfields in Kirkuk with the Baiji refinery to the south was on fire this afternoon after a possible sabotage attack, the US military said. (AFP)"
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At least 19 arrested in deadly Iraq blast: "Police have arrested 19 men - many of them foreigners and all with admitted links to al-Qaida - in the car bombing of the Imam Ali shrine in the holy city of Najaf, a senior Iraqi investigator told The Associated Press on Saturday."
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Recent Israeli strikes against militants: "The Israeli army has killed 10 members of the militant group Hamas in helicopter missile strikes in the Gaza Strip since a suicide bombing in Jerusalem on Aug. 19:"
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At Least 11 Arrested in Deadly Iraq Blast: "Al-Qaida-linked terrorists - two of them Saudi - organized the car bombing at the Imam Ali shrine in the holy city of Najaf, the third in a string of deadly attacks apparently aimed at undermining the U.S.-led occupation, police said Saturday. (AP)"
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U.N. Staff in Baghdad Salutes Colleagues: "U.N. staffers stood Saturday amid the rubble at the world body's Baghdad headquarters to pay final tribute to 22 of their colleagues who died in a truck bomb attack earlier this month. (AP)"
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Saudi Extremists Said Fighting in Iraq: "Despite official denials, there have been signs for months that Saudi Muslim extremists have traveled to Iraq to take on U.S.-led forces. (AP)"
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Saudi extremists said fighting in Iraq: "Despite official denials, there have been signs for months that Saudi Muslim extremists have traveled to Iraq to take on U.S.-led forces."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
Russia would back US-led international Iraq force with UN mandate: "Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow would not oppose the establishment of an international force in Iraq under US command so long as it was authorised by the United Nations Security Council. (AFP)"
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Turks seek U.S. help vs. Kurdish rebels: "Turkey's war with Kurdish rebels threatens to become a whole new headache for the U.S. military in Iraq."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
al-Hakim's Death Complicates Iraqi Power Race: "Fox News reports on what the death of Ayatollah Mohammed Baqir al-Hakim in the Najaf car bombing means for the balance of power in Iraq. Many had compared al-Hakim's return to that of Iran's Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, who spent 14 years in exile in Iraq before returning to lead his country's 1979 Islamic revolution and head its clerical regime until his death in 1989.
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On his return to Iraq, al-Hakim denounced the U.S.-led occupation forces. He demanded they withdraw and allow the country's people to establish their own government -- one Islamic in nature."
The war for Iraq has changed from a two-way contest between Saddam and the Coalition, into a battle with a multitude of players: international terrorists, Ba'athists, Coalition forces, United Nations bureaucrats, Iranian theocrats, and Coalition forces. It will be interesting to see how the different groups affect each other."
In Command Post: Irak
Three Detained in Hunt for Iraq Mosque Bombers: "U.S. forces and Iraqi police havedetained three people in connection with the car bomb attackthat killed a top Shi'ite cleric and scores of his followers, asenior U.S. military officer said on Saturday. (Reuters)"
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Iraqi oil pipeline ablaze north of Tikrit: "An oil pipeline linking Iraq's oilfields in Kirkuk with the Baiji refinery to the south was on fire this afternoon after a possible sabotage attack, the US military said. (AFP)"
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Saturday, August 30, 2003
Car bomb kills 85 at Iraqi Shiite mosque: "A car bomb ripped through a crowd of worshippers leaving Iraq's holiest Shiite shrine after Friday prayers, killing at least 85 people - including a top cleric - in the deadliest attack since the fall of Saddam Hussein."
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U.N. to further reduce staff in Iraq: "The United Nations will drastically reduce its remaining international staff in Iraq because of security concerns following the bombing of the U.N. headquarters in Baghdad and continuing violence, U.N. officials said Friday."
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Drivers face Labor Day jams, gas prices: "Despite higher gas prices, millions of Americans hit the road Friday for the last getaway of the summer in what was expected to be the busiest Labor Day weekend in eight years."
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Accused Web attacker under house arrest: "A Minnesota teenager known online as "teekid" was arrested and placed on electronic monitoring Friday for allegedly unleashing a version of the "Blaster" computer worm that infected thousands of computers."
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Three killed in Chicago shooting mourned: "Hundreds of mourners for three men killed in a shooting rampage at an auto-parts warehouse were told the "cruel, ugly manner" of their deaths must not cloud the memories of their lives."
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Female Air cadets feared punishment: "Many female Air Force Academy cadets didn't report sexual assaults to academy authorities because they feared being punished or ostracized, a Pentagon survey found."
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U.N. to further reduce staff in Iraq: "The United Nations will drastically reduce its remaining international staff in Iraq because of security concerns following the bombing of the U.N. headquarters in Baghdad and continuing violence, U.N. officials said Friday."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Drivers face Labor Day jams, gas prices: "Despite higher gas prices, millions of Americans hit the road Friday for the last getaway of the summer in what was expected to be the busiest Labor Day weekend in eight years."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Accused Web attacker under house arrest: "A Minnesota teenager known online as "teekid" was arrested and placed on electronic monitoring Friday for allegedly unleashing a version of the "Blaster" computer worm that infected thousands of computers."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Three killed in Chicago shooting mourned: "Hundreds of mourners for three men killed in a shooting rampage at an auto-parts warehouse were told the "cruel, ugly manner" of their deaths must not cloud the memories of their lives."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Female Air cadets feared punishment: "Many female Air Force Academy cadets didn't report sexual assaults to academy authorities because they feared being punished or ostracized, a Pentagon survey found."
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Car bomb kills 85 at Iraqi Shiite mosque: "A car bomb ripped through a crowd of worshippers leaving Iraq's holiest Shiite shrine after Friday prayers, killing at least 85 people - including a top cleric - in the deadliest attack since the fall of Saddam Hussein."
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U.N. to further reduce staff in Iraq: "The United Nations will drastically reduce its remaining international staff in Iraq because of security concerns following the bombing of the U.N. headquarters in Baghdad and continuing violence, U.N. officials said Friday."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Drivers face Labor Day jams, gas prices: "Despite higher gas prices, millions of Americans hit the road Friday for the last getaway of the summer in what was expected to be the busiest Labor Day weekend in eight years."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Accused Web attacker under house arrest: "A Minnesota teenager known online as "teekid" was arrested and placed on electronic monitoring Friday for allegedly unleashing a version of the "Blaster" computer worm that infected thousands of computers."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Three killed in Chicago shooting mourned: "Hundreds of mourners for three men killed in a shooting rampage at an auto-parts warehouse were told the "cruel, ugly manner" of their deaths must not cloud the memories of their lives."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Female Air cadets feared punishment: "Many female Air Force Academy cadets didn't report sexual assaults to academy authorities because they feared being punished or ostracized, a Pentagon survey found."
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Canada officials examine blackout's start: "Huge electricity surges running on transmission lines between New York and Michigan and through Ontario collapsed the province's power system just three minutes after signs of trouble appeared on Aug. 14, Canadian officials said Friday."
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French deaths up sharply in hot August: "France's first comprehensive tally of the searing heat wave stirred fresh outrage Friday when the government revealed that an alarming 11,435 people had died - far beyond its initial estimates."
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Brown fined for drug possession, released: "Calling Bobby Brown a role model, a traffic court judge on Friday ordered the singer to pay $1,450 in fines for charges including possession of less than an ounce of marijuana."
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Red Sox rally to slam Yankees 10-5: "The Boston Bombers had all the answers for their struggling rivals from The Bronx. Bill Mueller, David Ortiz and Nomar Garciaparra homered as the Red Sox rallied from two deficits to beat New York 10-5 Friday night and cut the Yankees' AL East lead to 3 1/2 games."
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U.N. to further reduce staff in Iraq: "The United Nations will drastically reduce its remaining international staff in Iraq because of security concerns following the bombing of the U.N. headquarters in Baghdad and continuing violence, U.N. officials said Friday."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Drivers face Labor Day jams, gas prices: "Despite higher gas prices, millions of Americans hit the road Friday for the last getaway of the summer in what was expected to be the busiest Labor Day weekend in eight years."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Accused Web attacker under house arrest: "A Minnesota teenager known online as "teekid" was arrested and placed on electronic monitoring Friday for allegedly unleashing a version of the "Blaster" computer worm that infected thousands of computers."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Three killed in Chicago shooting mourned: "Hundreds of mourners for three men killed in a shooting rampage at an auto-parts warehouse were told the "cruel, ugly manner" of their deaths must not cloud the memories of their lives."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Female Air cadets feared punishment: "Many female Air Force Academy cadets didn't report sexual assaults to academy authorities because they feared being punished or ostracized, a Pentagon survey found."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Canada officials examine blackout's start: "Huge electricity surges running on transmission lines between New York and Michigan and through Ontario collapsed the province's power system just three minutes after signs of trouble appeared on Aug. 14, Canadian officials said Friday."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
French deaths up sharply in hot August: "France's first comprehensive tally of the searing heat wave stirred fresh outrage Friday when the government revealed that an alarming 11,435 people had died - far beyond its initial estimates."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Brown fined for drug possession, released: "Calling Bobby Brown a role model, a traffic court judge on Friday ordered the singer to pay $1,450 in fines for charges including possession of less than an ounce of marijuana."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Red Sox rally to slam Yankees 10-5: "The Boston Bombers had all the answers for their struggling rivals from The Bronx. Bill Mueller, David Ortiz and Nomar Garciaparra homered as the Red Sox rallied from two deficits to beat New York 10-5 Friday night and cut the Yankees' AL East lead to 3 1/2 games."
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iraq war news 08-30-03
World condemns Iraq attack: "Leaders voice outrage at a car bomb which killed dozens of people, including a top Muslim cleric."
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Israel ready to bomb Iran N-plant in IraqWar.ru (English)
Deception: Iraq War Quagmire in IraqWar.ru (English)
U.S. Soldier killed, A ?Number? Wounded In Iraq Attacks in IraqWar.ru (English)
US aid for coalition as Iraq reconstruction cost rises in IraqWar.ru (English)
Violence worsens in Iraq with string of car bombs, defense officials say in IraqWar.ru (English)
Chirac calls for U.N.-supervised political solution in Iraq in IraqWar.ru (English)
Pakistan, Iran Again Deny Cooperation on Nuclear Technology in IraqWar.ru (English)
Evidence how Iraq violated U.N. sanctions in IraqWar.ru (English)
Russia to delay signing key nuclear agreement with Iran in IraqWar.ru (English)
Body of Iraq bombing victim arrives in Colorado in IraqWar.ru (English)
Grenade kills soldier in Iraq in IraqWar.ru (English)
Top US commander in Iraq sees no need for more American troops in IraqWar.ru (English)
The people of Iraq could not keep waiting in IraqWar.ru (English)
US marines wave southern Iraq goodbye in IraqWar.ru (English)
UN Geneva office pays final tribute to victims of Baghdad terrorist attack in IraqWar.ru (English)
Surviving UN official recounts Baghdad blast in IraqWar.ru (English)
Marooned in Iraq in IraqWar.ru (English)
UN considers withdrawing from Iraq in IraqWar.ru (English)
Basra blast 'not targeted at UK troops' in IraqWar.ru (English)
Blast outside British HQ in Basra in IraqWar.ru (English)
Mosque bombing in southern Iraq kills 75 in IraqWar.ru (English)
Coalition casualties accounted for (Updated 28th of August) in IraqWar.ru (English)
Bush broadens Iraqi asset seizure powers: "Facing a mounting price tag for rebuilding Iraq, President George W. Bush has broadened US powers to confiscate assets linked to Saddam Hussein's fallen regime, the White House announced. (AFP)"
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Putin, on visit to Italy, appeals to UN to end violence in Iraq: "Russian President Vladimir Putin called Friday for the "real involvement" of the United Nations in Iraq if the escalating violence there is to be halted. (AFP)"
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Al Jazeera Says U.S. Forces Detain Two Journalists: "The Arabic television network AlJazeera said U.S. forces on Friday detained two of itsjournalists near the Iraqi city of Ramadi while they wereinterviewing witnesses about a recent blast. (Reuters)"
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Bush: Iraq violence won't deter U.S.: "The bombing Friday of an Iraqi mosque - the third such attack this month - illustrates a the "desperation of the enemies of the Iraqi people" but will not deter American forces, President Bush said."
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World condemns Iraq attack: "Leaders voice outrage at a car bomb which killed dozens of people, including a top Muslim cleric."
In BBC: War in Iraq
Israel ready to bomb Iran N-plant in IraqWar.ru (English)
Deception: Iraq War Quagmire in IraqWar.ru (English)
U.S. Soldier killed, A ?Number? Wounded In Iraq Attacks in IraqWar.ru (English)
US aid for coalition as Iraq reconstruction cost rises in IraqWar.ru (English)
Violence worsens in Iraq with string of car bombs, defense officials say in IraqWar.ru (English)
Chirac calls for U.N.-supervised political solution in Iraq in IraqWar.ru (English)
Pakistan, Iran Again Deny Cooperation on Nuclear Technology in IraqWar.ru (English)
Evidence how Iraq violated U.N. sanctions in IraqWar.ru (English)
Russia to delay signing key nuclear agreement with Iran in IraqWar.ru (English)
Body of Iraq bombing victim arrives in Colorado in IraqWar.ru (English)
Grenade kills soldier in Iraq in IraqWar.ru (English)
Top US commander in Iraq sees no need for more American troops in IraqWar.ru (English)
The people of Iraq could not keep waiting in IraqWar.ru (English)
US marines wave southern Iraq goodbye in IraqWar.ru (English)
UN Geneva office pays final tribute to victims of Baghdad terrorist attack in IraqWar.ru (English)
Surviving UN official recounts Baghdad blast in IraqWar.ru (English)
Marooned in Iraq in IraqWar.ru (English)
UN considers withdrawing from Iraq in IraqWar.ru (English)
Basra blast 'not targeted at UK troops' in IraqWar.ru (English)
Blast outside British HQ in Basra in IraqWar.ru (English)
Mosque bombing in southern Iraq kills 75 in IraqWar.ru (English)
Coalition casualties accounted for (Updated 28th of August) in IraqWar.ru (English)
Bush broadens Iraqi asset seizure powers: "Facing a mounting price tag for rebuilding Iraq, President George W. Bush has broadened US powers to confiscate assets linked to Saddam Hussein's fallen regime, the White House announced. (AFP)"
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Putin, on visit to Italy, appeals to UN to end violence in Iraq: "Russian President Vladimir Putin called Friday for the "real involvement" of the United Nations in Iraq if the escalating violence there is to be halted. (AFP)"
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Al Jazeera Says U.S. Forces Detain Two Journalists: "The Arabic television network AlJazeera said U.S. forces on Friday detained two of itsjournalists near the Iraqi city of Ramadi while they wereinterviewing witnesses about a recent blast. (Reuters)"
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Bush: Iraq violence won't deter U.S.: "The bombing Friday of an Iraqi mosque - the third such attack this month - illustrates a the "desperation of the enemies of the Iraqi people" but will not deter American forces, President Bush said."
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Wednesday, August 27, 2003
7 killed in Chicago warehouse shooting: "A man on the verge of losing his job opened fire at an auto parts warehouse Wednesday in a rampage that left seven people dead, including the gunman."
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Workers remove Ten Commandments monument: "A 2 1/2-ton granite monument of the Ten Commandments that became a lightning rod in a legal storm over church and state was wheeled from the rotunda of the Alabama Supreme Court building Wednesday as protesters knelt, prayed and chanted, "Put it back!""
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U.S., N. Korea hold direct nuke talks: "Trading the cold shoulder for careful conversation, the United States and North Korea made their first direct contact in four months on Wednesday, huddling on the sidelines of a multinational summit to work through a venomous stalemate over Pyongyang's nuclear program."
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EPA exempts plants from clean-air rule: "The Bush administration on Wednesday made it easier for thousands of older power plants, refineries and factories to avoid having to install costly clean air controls when they replace aging equipment."
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Two U.S. soldiers killed in Iraq combat: "Two more U.S. soldiers were killed in combat Tuesday, and the relief agency Oxfam became the fourth major international organization to pull some or all of its foreign staff out of Iraq because of the increasing danger."
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Britain defends treatment of scientist: "Britain's defense secretary denied on Wednesday that his ministry mistreated a weapons adviser who committed suicide after becoming the center of a dispute over the accuracy of an official dossier on Iraq's weapons."
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Ex-POW Jessica Lynch honorably discharged: "Jessica Lynch, the former prisoner of war who became a national hero when special forces rescued her from an Iraqi hospital, has been honorably discharged from the U.S. Army, her lawyer said Wednesday."
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Stocks mixed as Dow falls 7, Nasdaq up 12: "Stocks drifted to a narrowly mixed finish Wednesday in a session so quiet that the Dow Jones industrials floated in only a 40-point range."
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Mars sweeps 'close,' delighting onlookers: "Mars, the planet the ancients feared and revered as the Red One, the Fiery One, or Death Star, made its closest pass to Earth in 60,000 years Wednesday, glowing a pale orange in a moonless night sky."
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Isiah Thomas out as Pacers coach: "Isiah Thomas was fired Wednesday as coach of the Indiana Pacers, a surprise move by new boss Larry Bird that came only two months before the start of the season."
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Workers remove Ten Commandments monument: "A 2 1/2-ton granite monument of the Ten Commandments that became a lightning rod in a legal storm over church and state was wheeled from the rotunda of the Alabama Supreme Court building Wednesday as protesters knelt, prayed and chanted, "Put it back!""
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
U.S., N. Korea hold direct nuke talks: "Trading the cold shoulder for careful conversation, the United States and North Korea made their first direct contact in four months on Wednesday, huddling on the sidelines of a multinational summit to work through a venomous stalemate over Pyongyang's nuclear program."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
EPA exempts plants from clean-air rule: "The Bush administration on Wednesday made it easier for thousands of older power plants, refineries and factories to avoid having to install costly clean air controls when they replace aging equipment."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Two U.S. soldiers killed in Iraq combat: "Two more U.S. soldiers were killed in combat Tuesday, and the relief agency Oxfam became the fourth major international organization to pull some or all of its foreign staff out of Iraq because of the increasing danger."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Britain defends treatment of scientist: "Britain's defense secretary denied on Wednesday that his ministry mistreated a weapons adviser who committed suicide after becoming the center of a dispute over the accuracy of an official dossier on Iraq's weapons."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Ex-POW Jessica Lynch honorably discharged: "Jessica Lynch, the former prisoner of war who became a national hero when special forces rescued her from an Iraqi hospital, has been honorably discharged from the U.S. Army, her lawyer said Wednesday."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Stocks mixed as Dow falls 7, Nasdaq up 12: "Stocks drifted to a narrowly mixed finish Wednesday in a session so quiet that the Dow Jones industrials floated in only a 40-point range."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Mars sweeps 'close,' delighting onlookers: "Mars, the planet the ancients feared and revered as the Red One, the Fiery One, or Death Star, made its closest pass to Earth in 60,000 years Wednesday, glowing a pale orange in a moonless night sky."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Isiah Thomas out as Pacers coach: "Isiah Thomas was fired Wednesday as coach of the Indiana Pacers, a surprise move by new boss Larry Bird that came only two months before the start of the season."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Tuesday, August 26, 2003
Iraq war updates
Rice urges patience with Iraq, Middle East: "US President George W. Bush's national security adviser preached patience with the war in Iraq and with the bloodied Middle East peace process to an increasingly worried US public. (AFP)"
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US prepared to send more troops to Iraq if commanders ask for them: Rumsfeld: "The United States will send more troops to Iraq "in a minute" if the top US commander in the region asks for them, but so far General John Abizaid has not, US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said. (AFP)"
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Rumsfeld Says No More Troops Needed Now in Iraq: "Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeldsaid Monday troop levels in Iraq were adequate despite callsin Washington for extra forces to secure the country more thanfive months after the U.S. invasion. (Reuters)"
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Third Group Makes Iraq U.N. Blast Claim: "A third group has claimed responsibility for the deadly bombing of U.N. headquarters in Baghdad, posting the claim on a Web site known as a clearinghouse for Islamic political thought. (AP)"
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Tipping Point: "Today marks the date when the number of soldiers killed since May 1 equals the number killed prior to that date."
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Iraqi constitution committee aims to wrap up its work within 45 days: "The head of a technical committee charged with working out procedures for drafting a new Iraqi constitution said his team would complete its work within one and a half months. (AFP)"
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Rice urges patience with Iraq, Middle East: "US President George W. Bush's national security adviser preached patience with the war in Iraq and with the bloodied Middle East peace process to an increasingly worried US public. (AFP)"
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US prepared to send more troops to Iraq if commanders ask for them: Rumsfeld: "The United States will send more troops to Iraq "in a minute" if the top US commander in the region asks for them, but so far General John Abizaid has not, US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said. (AFP)"
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Rumsfeld Says No More Troops Needed Now in Iraq: "Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeldsaid Monday troop levels in Iraq were adequate despite callsin Washington for extra forces to secure the country more thanfive months after the U.S. invasion. (Reuters)"
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Third Group Makes Iraq U.N. Blast Claim: "A third group has claimed responsibility for the deadly bombing of U.N. headquarters in Baghdad, posting the claim on a Web site known as a clearinghouse for Islamic political thought. (AP)"
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Tipping Point: "Today marks the date when the number of soldiers killed since May 1 equals the number killed prior to that date."
In Back to Iraq 2.0
Iraqi constitution committee aims to wrap up its work within 45 days: "The head of a technical committee charged with working out procedures for drafting a new Iraqi constitution said his team would complete its work within one and a half months. (AFP)"
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Monday, August 25, 2003
Ethnic violence in Kirkuk: "Kurds and Turkomen clash in Kirkuk. Is a wide-ranging ethnic conflict many predicted soon to follow?"
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Red Cross cuts Iraq operations: "The International Committee of the Red Cross is cutting its operations in Iraq amid fears it could be attacked."
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Downing Street talked up Iraq's nuclear threat: British press: "British Prime Minister Tony Blair sought to have Iraq's nuclear threat boosted in a dossier released last September to make the case for war, the press here reported, citing documents published as part of an ongoing enquiry. (AFP)"
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U.S. officials argue against more troops: "Faced with rising numbers of attacks, sabotage and foreign terrorists, U.S. officials on Sunday rejected sending more American troops to stabilize Iraq but said they would welcome additional help from other countries."
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Israelis kill four Hamas fighters in Gaza: "Israeli helicopters killed four Hamas fighters in a missile strike in the Gaza Strip Sunday, hours after its army chief declared all Hamas members "potential targets for liquidation.""
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Three dead in assassination attempt on top Iraqi Shiite cleric: "Three people were killed in a bomb attack aimed at one of the most important Shiite Muslim clerics in Iraq, Grand Ayatollah Seyed Mohammed Said al-Hakim, in the holy city of Najaf, his spokesman said here. (AFP)"
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Leading Iraq Shi'ite Cleric Wounded in Bomb Attack: "One of Iraq's top Shi'ite Muslimclerics was wounded and three security guards were killed in abomb attack on Sunday in the holy city of Najaf. (Reuters)"
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Brazilian plane heads back to Geneva with slain UN envoy, ahead of burial: "A Brazilian air force plane carrying the body of slain UN envoy Sergio Vieira de Mello was en route to Geneva, a day after a vigil and memorial ceremony in his hometown. (AFP)"
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Red Cross cuts Iraq operations: "The International Committee of the Red Cross is cutting its operations in Iraq amid fears it could be attacked."
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Downing Street talked up Iraq's nuclear threat: British press: "British Prime Minister Tony Blair sought to have Iraq's nuclear threat boosted in a dossier released last September to make the case for war, the press here reported, citing documents published as part of an ongoing enquiry. (AFP)"
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U.S. officials argue against more troops: "Faced with rising numbers of attacks, sabotage and foreign terrorists, U.S. officials on Sunday rejected sending more American troops to stabilize Iraq but said they would welcome additional help from other countries."
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Israelis kill four Hamas fighters in Gaza: "Israeli helicopters killed four Hamas fighters in a missile strike in the Gaza Strip Sunday, hours after its army chief declared all Hamas members "potential targets for liquidation.""
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Three dead in assassination attempt on top Iraqi Shiite cleric: "Three people were killed in a bomb attack aimed at one of the most important Shiite Muslim clerics in Iraq, Grand Ayatollah Seyed Mohammed Said al-Hakim, in the holy city of Najaf, his spokesman said here. (AFP)"
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Leading Iraq Shi'ite Cleric Wounded in Bomb Attack: "One of Iraq's top Shi'ite Muslimclerics was wounded and three security guards were killed in abomb attack on Sunday in the holy city of Najaf. (Reuters)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Brazilian plane heads back to Geneva with slain UN envoy, ahead of burial: "A Brazilian air force plane carrying the body of slain UN envoy Sergio Vieira de Mello was en route to Geneva, a day after a vigil and memorial ceremony in his hometown. (AFP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Ethnic violence in Kirkuk: "Kurds and Turkomen clash in Kirkuk. Is a wide-ranging ethnic conflict many predicted soon to follow?"
In Back to Iraq 2.0
Red Cross cuts Iraq operations: "The International Committee of the Red Cross is cutting its operations in Iraq amid fears it could be attacked."
In BBC: War in Iraq
Downing Street talked up Iraq's nuclear threat: British press: "British Prime Minister Tony Blair sought to have Iraq's nuclear threat boosted in a dossier released last September to make the case for war, the press here reported, citing documents published as part of an ongoing enquiry. (AFP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
U.S. officials argue against more troops: "Faced with rising numbers of attacks, sabotage and foreign terrorists, U.S. officials on Sunday rejected sending more American troops to stabilize Iraq but said they would welcome additional help from other countries."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
Israelis kill four Hamas fighters in Gaza: "Israeli helicopters killed four Hamas fighters in a missile strike in the Gaza Strip Sunday, hours after its army chief declared all Hamas members "potential targets for liquidation.""
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
Three dead in assassination attempt on top Iraqi Shiite cleric: "Three people were killed in a bomb attack aimed at one of the most important Shiite Muslim clerics in Iraq, Grand Ayatollah Seyed Mohammed Said al-Hakim, in the holy city of Najaf, his spokesman said here. (AFP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Leading Iraq Shi'ite Cleric Wounded in Bomb Attack: "One of Iraq's top Shi'ite Muslimclerics was wounded and three security guards were killed in abomb attack on Sunday in the holy city of Najaf. (Reuters)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Brazilian plane heads back to Geneva with slain UN envoy, ahead of burial: "A Brazilian air force plane carrying the body of slain UN envoy Sergio Vieira de Mello was en route to Geneva, a day after a vigil and memorial ceremony in his hometown. (AFP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
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In Back to Iraq 2.0
Red Cross cuts Iraq operations: "The International Committee of the Red Cross is cutting its operations in Iraq amid fears it could be attacked."
In BBC: War in Iraq
Downing Street talked up Iraq's nuclear threat: British press: "British Prime Minister Tony Blair sought to have Iraq's nuclear threat boosted in a dossier released last September to make the case for war, the press here reported, citing documents published as part of an ongoing enquiry. (AFP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
U.S. officials argue against more troops: "Faced with rising numbers of attacks, sabotage and foreign terrorists, U.S. officials on Sunday rejected sending more American troops to stabilize Iraq but said they would welcome additional help from other countries."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
Israelis kill four Hamas fighters in Gaza: "Israeli helicopters killed four Hamas fighters in a missile strike in the Gaza Strip Sunday, hours after its army chief declared all Hamas members "potential targets for liquidation.""
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
Three dead in assassination attempt on top Iraqi Shiite cleric: "Three people were killed in a bomb attack aimed at one of the most important Shiite Muslim clerics in Iraq, Grand Ayatollah Seyed Mohammed Said al-Hakim, in the holy city of Najaf, his spokesman said here. (AFP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Leading Iraq Shi'ite Cleric Wounded in Bomb Attack: "One of Iraq's top Shi'ite Muslimclerics was wounded and three security guards were killed in abomb attack on Sunday in the holy city of Najaf. (Reuters)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Brazilian plane heads back to Geneva with slain UN envoy, ahead of burial: "A Brazilian air force plane carrying the body of slain UN envoy Sergio Vieira de Mello was en route to Geneva, a day after a vigil and memorial ceremony in his hometown. (AFP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Sunday, August 24, 2003
Iraq's political groups seek role in security in IraqWar.ru (English)
Widow fears Pentagon 'lying' on pneumonia in IraqWar.ru (English)
Military Mute On Vaccine Danger? in IraqWar.ru (English)
U.S. Weighing Missile Defenses for Airliners in IraqWar.ru (English)
Japan seeking multi-billion-yen purchase of U.S. missiles in IraqWar.ru (English)
Three British Soldiers Killed in Iraq-Spokesman in IraqWar.ru (English)
U.N. Chief Says New Force in Iraq Can Be Led by U.S. in IraqWar.ru (English)
U.S. Expects Informal Direct Talks With North Korea in IraqWar.ru (English)
Afghan Governor Says 2 Troops, 4 Taliban Killed in IraqWar.ru (English)
U.S. Wants U.N. Security Council to Deal with Iran in IraqWar.ru (English)
Sanctions Harden Iraqis Attitude to U.N. in IraqWar.ru (English)
13 Victims Identified in Iraq Bombing in IraqWar.ru (English)
U.S., U.N. May Face Many Enemies in Iraq in IraqWar.ru (English)
Turkey Says a Stable Iraq Is a Priority in IraqWar.ru (English)
Army Short on Replacement Parts in Iraq in IraqWar.ru (English)
7 Kurds, 2 Turkish Soldiers Die in Clash in IraqWar.ru (English)
Annan: Broader Iraq Force Faces Hurdles in IraqWar.ru (English)
New Top UN Official In Iraq Named in IraqWar.ru (English)
US heads fail to win Iraqi hearts in IraqWar.ru (English)
Palestinian forces make arrests in raids: "Palestinian security forces began a series of raids in the Gaza Strip, seizing weapons, shutting down two smugglers' tunnels between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, and arresting at least 12 smugglers, a Palestinian security official said Saturday."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
Hamas: Europe should rebuff U.S. demands: "Europe should reject U.S. demands to freeze the funds of Hamas officials and pro-Palestinian charities, the Lebanese representative of the Hamas militant group said Saturday."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
New "corrected" Bush-Cheney newsticker for your website or blog: " Catalyzer has just released a corrected Bush campaign news ticker, with minor improvements (click here for an example), similar to the one shown on the right side of the page. To add the feed, add the code: "
In Catalyzer Newsroom
Not News, but an Annoucement: "For those of you who have read the OpEds of LT Smash on Command Post, I just want to let you know that the LT's pieces will no longer be " Live From the Sandbox ," as he is on his way home from Iraq.
Thank you for a job well done and welcome home ."
In Command Post: Irak
Attack in Iraq leaves 3 U.K. troops dead: "The death toll among coalition forces rose Saturday when three British soldiers were killed in a guerrilla attack in southern Iraq. Also, U.S. troops killed two Iraqi Turkomen who opened fire when soldiers arrived to quell a bloody ethnic clash in the north."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
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Widow fears Pentagon 'lying' on pneumonia in IraqWar.ru (English)
Military Mute On Vaccine Danger? in IraqWar.ru (English)
U.S. Weighing Missile Defenses for Airliners in IraqWar.ru (English)
Japan seeking multi-billion-yen purchase of U.S. missiles in IraqWar.ru (English)
Three British Soldiers Killed in Iraq-Spokesman in IraqWar.ru (English)
U.N. Chief Says New Force in Iraq Can Be Led by U.S. in IraqWar.ru (English)
U.S. Expects Informal Direct Talks With North Korea in IraqWar.ru (English)
Afghan Governor Says 2 Troops, 4 Taliban Killed in IraqWar.ru (English)
U.S. Wants U.N. Security Council to Deal with Iran in IraqWar.ru (English)
Sanctions Harden Iraqis Attitude to U.N. in IraqWar.ru (English)
13 Victims Identified in Iraq Bombing in IraqWar.ru (English)
U.S., U.N. May Face Many Enemies in Iraq in IraqWar.ru (English)
Turkey Says a Stable Iraq Is a Priority in IraqWar.ru (English)
Army Short on Replacement Parts in Iraq in IraqWar.ru (English)
7 Kurds, 2 Turkish Soldiers Die in Clash in IraqWar.ru (English)
Annan: Broader Iraq Force Faces Hurdles in IraqWar.ru (English)
New Top UN Official In Iraq Named in IraqWar.ru (English)
US heads fail to win Iraqi hearts in IraqWar.ru (English)
Palestinian forces make arrests in raids: "Palestinian security forces began a series of raids in the Gaza Strip, seizing weapons, shutting down two smugglers' tunnels between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, and arresting at least 12 smugglers, a Palestinian security official said Saturday."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
Hamas: Europe should rebuff U.S. demands: "Europe should reject U.S. demands to freeze the funds of Hamas officials and pro-Palestinian charities, the Lebanese representative of the Hamas militant group said Saturday."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
New "corrected" Bush-Cheney newsticker for your website or blog: " Catalyzer has just released a corrected Bush campaign news ticker, with minor improvements (click here for an example), similar to the one shown on the right side of the page. To add the feed, add the code: "
In Catalyzer Newsroom
Not News, but an Annoucement: "For those of you who have read the OpEds of LT Smash on Command Post, I just want to let you know that the LT's pieces will no longer be " Live From the Sandbox ," as he is on his way home from Iraq.
Thank you for a job well done and welcome home ."
In Command Post: Irak
Attack in Iraq leaves 3 U.K. troops dead: "The death toll among coalition forces rose Saturday when three British soldiers were killed in a guerrilla attack in southern Iraq. Also, U.S. troops killed two Iraqi Turkomen who opened fire when soldiers arrived to quell a bloody ethnic clash in the north."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
Saturday, August 23, 2003
3 British soldiers killed in Iraq attack: "Three British soldiers were killed and one seriously wounded Saturday during a guerrilla attack in the southern Iraqi port city of Basra. To the north, American forces reported killing two Iraqi Turkomen who opened fire when the U.S. soldiers arrived to put down an ethnic clash in the city of Tuz Kharmato."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Palestinians try to halt militant attacks: "Facing a fresh storm of violence, Palestinian leaders said Saturday they would try to broker a new halt to attacks by Islamic and other extremist groups and urged Israel to stop killing top militants."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Alabama justice suspended over monument: "Alabama's chief justice has been suspended for refusing to obey a federal court order to remove a Ten Commandments monument from the rotunda of the state judicial building."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Calif. recall support waning, poll says: "California voters are losing their thirst for recalling Gov. Gray Davis, according to a new poll released amid signs that both Democrats and Republicans are moving to throw support behind their respective front runners."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Over 30,000 flee blazes in western Canada: "Towering flames shooting up 400 feet forced more than 20,000 residents from their homes as forest fires rampaged past orchards and vineyards and licked at the outskirts of this western Canadian city."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
1 killed, 2 missing in Ky. flash flooding: "Search dogs scoured the banks of a creek into Saturday morning for a woman and a girl who were swept into the water when a storm-triggered flash flood uprooted their home."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Afghans battle suspected Taliban; 8 die: "Government forces fought hundreds of suspected Taliban insurgents in central Afghanistan, killing four guerrillas and arresting 13, local officials said Saturday. At least four government soldiers died, the officials said."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Experts avert threatened Internet attack: "Security experts managed to avert a threatened Internet attack, while FBI agents subpoenaed an Arizona company for clues to the origins of a fast-spreading computer virus that slowed e-mail systems worldwide this week."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Fox's bid to block Franken book is denied: "Calling it an easy case, a judge rejected Fox News Channel's bid to block liberal humorist Al Franken's new book, whose cover mocks the Fox slogan "fair and balanced.""
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Pujols' hitting streak ends as Cards lose: "Jim Thome hit two more homers against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 9-4 road victory."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
I wanted to kill myself when I was falsely held for rape.. only Theresa's love saved me: "INNOCENT MAN JAILED BY EX-LOVER'S LIES"
In Mirror.co.uk
U Fake O: "How the world was fooled into an alien alert by this balloon"
In Mirror.co.uk
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In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Palestinians try to halt militant attacks: "Facing a fresh storm of violence, Palestinian leaders said Saturday they would try to broker a new halt to attacks by Islamic and other extremist groups and urged Israel to stop killing top militants."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Alabama justice suspended over monument: "Alabama's chief justice has been suspended for refusing to obey a federal court order to remove a Ten Commandments monument from the rotunda of the state judicial building."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Calif. recall support waning, poll says: "California voters are losing their thirst for recalling Gov. Gray Davis, according to a new poll released amid signs that both Democrats and Republicans are moving to throw support behind their respective front runners."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Over 30,000 flee blazes in western Canada: "Towering flames shooting up 400 feet forced more than 20,000 residents from their homes as forest fires rampaged past orchards and vineyards and licked at the outskirts of this western Canadian city."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
1 killed, 2 missing in Ky. flash flooding: "Search dogs scoured the banks of a creek into Saturday morning for a woman and a girl who were swept into the water when a storm-triggered flash flood uprooted their home."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Afghans battle suspected Taliban; 8 die: "Government forces fought hundreds of suspected Taliban insurgents in central Afghanistan, killing four guerrillas and arresting 13, local officials said Saturday. At least four government soldiers died, the officials said."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Experts avert threatened Internet attack: "Security experts managed to avert a threatened Internet attack, while FBI agents subpoenaed an Arizona company for clues to the origins of a fast-spreading computer virus that slowed e-mail systems worldwide this week."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Fox's bid to block Franken book is denied: "Calling it an easy case, a judge rejected Fox News Channel's bid to block liberal humorist Al Franken's new book, whose cover mocks the Fox slogan "fair and balanced.""
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Pujols' hitting streak ends as Cards lose: "Jim Thome hit two more homers against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 9-4 road victory."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
I wanted to kill myself when I was falsely held for rape.. only Theresa's love saved me: "INNOCENT MAN JAILED BY EX-LOVER'S LIES"
In Mirror.co.uk
U Fake O: "How the world was fooled into an alien alert by this balloon"
In Mirror.co.uk
Wednesday, August 20, 2003
Annan says U.N. will stay in Iraq: "FBI agents led the search for clues in the rubble of a bombed U.N. compound in Baghdad on Wednesday, while U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan said the attack that killed his top envoy to Iraq would not drive the world body out of the country."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Israel holds off on retaliatory strike: "With a U.S.-backed peace plan hanging in the balance, Israel decided Wednesday to hold off on a major military strike in response to a Hamas bus bombing in Jerusalem that killed at least 20 people, including as many as six children, a security official said."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Davis says GOP trying to 'steal' election: "Gov. Gray Davis called the recall effort part of a wider effort to "steal elections Republicans cannot win," evoking the impeachment of former President Clinton and Florida's 2000 presidential election fiasco."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
FDA OKs new erectile dysfunction drug: "The government has approved the sale of a second pill to treat erectile dysfunction, setting the stage for a fierce battle with Viagra in the billion-dollar-plus impotence market."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
2 W.Va. shootings linked to same weapon: "Ballistic tests have shown that the same weapon was used to kill two residents here, police told a newspaper, as fears grew that three recent shootings are the work of a single sniper."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Officials to begin blackout investigation: "U.S. and Canadian officials on Wednesday will lay the groundwork for an investigation into what caused the worst blackout in U.S. history."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Deadline passes for Commandments monument: "Supporters of Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore gathered Wednesday for a candlelight vigil, hoping to convince state and federal leaders that his Ten Commandments monument should not be removed from the state judicial building."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Flood waters recede in Las Vegas: "Flood waters receded Wednesday and residents began the messy job of cleaning up after intense storms swamped some neighborhoods, knocking out power to thousands and leaving motorists stranded atop their cars."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Stocks set to open low as investors pause: "U.S. stocks are set to open lower Wednesday as investors consider whether the latest run-up in stocks is justified and mull Hewlett-Packard Co.'s (HPQ) weaker-than-expected third-quarter results."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Bonds hits walk-off homer to beat Braves: "Barry Bonds wanted to apologize to the Atlanta Braves for taking a little longer than usual to celebrate as his game-winning homer sailed into McCovey Cove. This one meant a whole lot more."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
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In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Israel holds off on retaliatory strike: "With a U.S.-backed peace plan hanging in the balance, Israel decided Wednesday to hold off on a major military strike in response to a Hamas bus bombing in Jerusalem that killed at least 20 people, including as many as six children, a security official said."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Davis says GOP trying to 'steal' election: "Gov. Gray Davis called the recall effort part of a wider effort to "steal elections Republicans cannot win," evoking the impeachment of former President Clinton and Florida's 2000 presidential election fiasco."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
FDA OKs new erectile dysfunction drug: "The government has approved the sale of a second pill to treat erectile dysfunction, setting the stage for a fierce battle with Viagra in the billion-dollar-plus impotence market."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
2 W.Va. shootings linked to same weapon: "Ballistic tests have shown that the same weapon was used to kill two residents here, police told a newspaper, as fears grew that three recent shootings are the work of a single sniper."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Officials to begin blackout investigation: "U.S. and Canadian officials on Wednesday will lay the groundwork for an investigation into what caused the worst blackout in U.S. history."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Deadline passes for Commandments monument: "Supporters of Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore gathered Wednesday for a candlelight vigil, hoping to convince state and federal leaders that his Ten Commandments monument should not be removed from the state judicial building."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Flood waters recede in Las Vegas: "Flood waters receded Wednesday and residents began the messy job of cleaning up after intense storms swamped some neighborhoods, knocking out power to thousands and leaving motorists stranded atop their cars."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Stocks set to open low as investors pause: "U.S. stocks are set to open lower Wednesday as investors consider whether the latest run-up in stocks is justified and mull Hewlett-Packard Co.'s (HPQ) weaker-than-expected third-quarter results."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Bonds hits walk-off homer to beat Braves: "Barry Bonds wanted to apologize to the Atlanta Braves for taking a little longer than usual to celebrate as his game-winning homer sailed into McCovey Cove. This one meant a whole lot more."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Tuesday, August 19, 2003
Huge car bomb blast hits U.N. HQ in Iraq: "A car bomb exploded in front of the hotel housing the U.N. headquarters on Tuesday, collapsing the front of the building, the U.S. military said. At least nine people were wounded."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Bush hopeful energy bill can be reworked: "President Bush voiced confidence Tuesday that pending energy legislation in Congress can be reworked to address the sort of electricity transmission problems typified by last week's widespread blackout."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Rivals' speeches heat up Calif. recall: "Gov. Gray Davis prepared to take his case to an audience at UCLA. Arnold Schwarzenegger promised a discussion of economics. And Lt. Gov. Cruz Bustamante is proposing "tough love" - including tax increases - for Californians."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Dow, Nasdaq both rise 9 in early trading: "Stock prices have opened the session slightly higher, with the Dow Jones industrial average rising 9.03 to 9,421.48 in early trading, and the Nasdaq up 8.88 to 1,748.37."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
3 DEAD IN UN HQ TRUCK BOMB: "At least three dead and dozens more injured in suicide truck bomb attack on UN building in Baghdad..."
In Mirror.co.uk
Tom Sizemore convicted of domestic violence: "Tom Sizemore was convicted in a Los Angeles courtroom recently of one count each of domestic violence, criminal threats and vandalism and three counts of making obscene phone calls to ex-girlfriend Heidi Fleiss."
In National Enquirer
Saddam Hussein's Vice President Captured: "Taha Yassin Ramadan, who served as vice president under Saddam Hussein, was handed over to U.S. forces in Mosul on Tuesday, the U.S. Defense Department said. (AP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
U.S. Official Claims Syria Aids Terrorists: "The top American official in Iraq accused Syria of allowing "terrorists" to cross the border, and U.S. forces on Tuesday reported another attack, this time from assailants firing from behind an ambulance. (AP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Blair's Master of Spin Quizzed Over Iraq War: "Prime Minister Tony Blair's top aidefaced forensic questioning about Britain's case for war in Iraqwhen he took the stand on Tuesday in a high-stakes inquiry intothe suicide of weapons expert David Kelly. (Reuters)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
US Troops Fire at Iraqi Ambulance During Gunbattle: "U.S. soldiers shot at an Iraqiambulance during a battle with attackers who had opened fire onan American base, the U.S. Army said on Tuesday. (Reuters)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
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In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Bush hopeful energy bill can be reworked: "President Bush voiced confidence Tuesday that pending energy legislation in Congress can be reworked to address the sort of electricity transmission problems typified by last week's widespread blackout."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Rivals' speeches heat up Calif. recall: "Gov. Gray Davis prepared to take his case to an audience at UCLA. Arnold Schwarzenegger promised a discussion of economics. And Lt. Gov. Cruz Bustamante is proposing "tough love" - including tax increases - for Californians."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Dow, Nasdaq both rise 9 in early trading: "Stock prices have opened the session slightly higher, with the Dow Jones industrial average rising 9.03 to 9,421.48 in early trading, and the Nasdaq up 8.88 to 1,748.37."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
3 DEAD IN UN HQ TRUCK BOMB: "At least three dead and dozens more injured in suicide truck bomb attack on UN building in Baghdad..."
In Mirror.co.uk
Tom Sizemore convicted of domestic violence: "Tom Sizemore was convicted in a Los Angeles courtroom recently of one count each of domestic violence, criminal threats and vandalism and three counts of making obscene phone calls to ex-girlfriend Heidi Fleiss."
In National Enquirer
Saddam Hussein's Vice President Captured: "Taha Yassin Ramadan, who served as vice president under Saddam Hussein, was handed over to U.S. forces in Mosul on Tuesday, the U.S. Defense Department said. (AP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
U.S. Official Claims Syria Aids Terrorists: "The top American official in Iraq accused Syria of allowing "terrorists" to cross the border, and U.S. forces on Tuesday reported another attack, this time from assailants firing from behind an ambulance. (AP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Blair's Master of Spin Quizzed Over Iraq War: "Prime Minister Tony Blair's top aidefaced forensic questioning about Britain's case for war in Iraqwhen he took the stand on Tuesday in a high-stakes inquiry intothe suicide of weapons expert David Kelly. (Reuters)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
US Troops Fire at Iraqi Ambulance During Gunbattle: "U.S. soldiers shot at an Iraqiambulance during a battle with attackers who had opened fire onan American base, the U.S. Army said on Tuesday. (Reuters)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Sunday, August 17, 2003
Ohio alarms failed ahead of blackout: "A failure to contain problems with three transmission lines in northern Ohio just south of Cleveland was the likely trigger of the nation's biggest power blackout, a leading investigator says."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Blackout areas urged to conserve energy: "Aside from the garbage cans overflowing with spoiled food, the water-boil warnings and the flood of questions about how transmission problems ended up leaving 50 million people in the dark, life was close to normal two days after a historically bad blackout."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Indonesia arrests 9 in deadly hotel blast: "Nine people have been arrested in connection with last week's attack on the Marriot Hotel in Jakarta that killed 12 people and injured nearly 150, the national police chief said Sunday."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Iraq pipeline burns; jail attack kills 3: "Two ferocious blazes raged out of control Sunday along the pipeline that exports Iraq's oil to the north, and saboteurs blew a hole in a giant Baghdad water main, forcing engineers to cut off water to the capital and complicating efforts to bring stability to war-torn Iraq."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Afghan insurgents fight police; 22 killed: "Insurgents attacked a police headquarters in southeastern Afghanistan, sparking a battle Sunday that killed at least 15 fighters and seven Afghan police, a police chief said. It was part of a disturbing new surge of violence in the country."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
W.Va. residents fear possible sniper: "Police stopped black pickup trucks in this small town and residents warily went about their errands as authorities investigated three recent shooting deaths that could be the work of a single sniper."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Israel sets up Hebron military outposts: "The Israeli army has set up two military outposts in Hebron, flying Israeli flags over Palestinian areas of the divided West Bank city for the first time in six years, while both sides on Sunday blasted tenuous peace moves."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Bustamante, Schwarzenegger lead in Calif.: "California's lieutenant governor is in a tight race with actor Arnold Schwarzenegger as the leading candidates to succeed Gray Davis if voters decide to oust the Democratic governor, according to a poll released Saturday."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Wildfires force evacuations in Montana: "Hundreds of homes were evacuated as surging wildfires forced firefighters to shuffle crews to cover the blazes, including one they thought was under control."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Untested Campbell, Micheel lead PGA: "The PGA Championship was supposed to be the last chance for Tiger Woods to win a major. It turned into a great opportunity for two guys who have never even contended in one."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
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In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Blackout areas urged to conserve energy: "Aside from the garbage cans overflowing with spoiled food, the water-boil warnings and the flood of questions about how transmission problems ended up leaving 50 million people in the dark, life was close to normal two days after a historically bad blackout."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Indonesia arrests 9 in deadly hotel blast: "Nine people have been arrested in connection with last week's attack on the Marriot Hotel in Jakarta that killed 12 people and injured nearly 150, the national police chief said Sunday."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Iraq pipeline burns; jail attack kills 3: "Two ferocious blazes raged out of control Sunday along the pipeline that exports Iraq's oil to the north, and saboteurs blew a hole in a giant Baghdad water main, forcing engineers to cut off water to the capital and complicating efforts to bring stability to war-torn Iraq."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Afghan insurgents fight police; 22 killed: "Insurgents attacked a police headquarters in southeastern Afghanistan, sparking a battle Sunday that killed at least 15 fighters and seven Afghan police, a police chief said. It was part of a disturbing new surge of violence in the country."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
W.Va. residents fear possible sniper: "Police stopped black pickup trucks in this small town and residents warily went about their errands as authorities investigated three recent shooting deaths that could be the work of a single sniper."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Israel sets up Hebron military outposts: "The Israeli army has set up two military outposts in Hebron, flying Israeli flags over Palestinian areas of the divided West Bank city for the first time in six years, while both sides on Sunday blasted tenuous peace moves."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Bustamante, Schwarzenegger lead in Calif.: "California's lieutenant governor is in a tight race with actor Arnold Schwarzenegger as the leading candidates to succeed Gray Davis if voters decide to oust the Democratic governor, according to a poll released Saturday."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Wildfires force evacuations in Montana: "Hundreds of homes were evacuated as surging wildfires forced firefighters to shuffle crews to cover the blazes, including one they thought was under control."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Untested Campbell, Micheel lead PGA: "The PGA Championship was supposed to be the last chance for Tiger Woods to win a major. It turned into a great opportunity for two guys who have never even contended in one."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Saturday, August 16, 2003
Northeast recovering from major blackout: "Air conditioners were humming Saturday and lights blazed again across most of the Northeast following the worst blackout in U.S. history, though getting electricity back didn't help those in Cleveland enjoy clean tap water, and some regions were still experiencing rolling blackouts."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
U.S., Canada to probe cause of blackout: "A federal task force of U.S. and Canadian officials will investigate the power blackout and determine how to keep it from happening again."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Israel agrees to pull out of four towns: "A troubled U.S.-backed Middle East peace plan received a significant boost when Israel agreed to withdraw from four more West Bank towns after an upsurge in violence brought a fragile cease-fire close to the breaking point."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Tropical Storm Erika nears Texas border: "Tropical Storm Erika came ashore early Saturday, hitting Brownville's sister city of Matamoros, Mexico, with high winds and heavy rains. The severe weather downed trees and damaged roofs and cars in the Mexican border town, according to television reports."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Ex-Uganda dictator Idi Amin dies: "Idi Amin, who called himself "a pure son of Africa," but whose bizarre and murderous eight years as president of Uganda typified the continent's worst dictatorships, died Saturday. He was believed to be 80."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Judge considers delaying Calif. recall: "The timing of the state's election to recall Gov. Gray Davis was thrown into doubt when a federal judge ordered Monterey County not to send absentee ballots overseas until issues raised by civil rights groups are resolved."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Microsoft braces for new Internet attack: "The second wave of an Internet attack by the "blaster" worm has caused barely a ripple - so far."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Report: Baylor coach asked players to lie: "Former Baylor basketball coach Dave Bliss told players to lie to investigators and say slain teammate Patrick Dennehy paid his tuition by dealing drugs, a newspaper reported Saturday."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Elvis fans gather for anniversary vigil: "Several thousand fans of Elvis Presley capped an annual week of parties, concerts and get-togethers with a vigil at the rock 'n' roll legend's home, lighting candles at Graceland's front gates and walking along a long driveway to the grave."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Micheel takes surprise PGA tourney lead: "The last of the major championships is following the script. Little-known Shaun Micheel moved into position to become the fourth first-time major winner this year, birdieing four of his last five holes Friday to take the lead in the PGA Championship."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
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In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
U.S., Canada to probe cause of blackout: "A federal task force of U.S. and Canadian officials will investigate the power blackout and determine how to keep it from happening again."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Israel agrees to pull out of four towns: "A troubled U.S.-backed Middle East peace plan received a significant boost when Israel agreed to withdraw from four more West Bank towns after an upsurge in violence brought a fragile cease-fire close to the breaking point."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Tropical Storm Erika nears Texas border: "Tropical Storm Erika came ashore early Saturday, hitting Brownville's sister city of Matamoros, Mexico, with high winds and heavy rains. The severe weather downed trees and damaged roofs and cars in the Mexican border town, according to television reports."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Ex-Uganda dictator Idi Amin dies: "Idi Amin, who called himself "a pure son of Africa," but whose bizarre and murderous eight years as president of Uganda typified the continent's worst dictatorships, died Saturday. He was believed to be 80."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Judge considers delaying Calif. recall: "The timing of the state's election to recall Gov. Gray Davis was thrown into doubt when a federal judge ordered Monterey County not to send absentee ballots overseas until issues raised by civil rights groups are resolved."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Microsoft braces for new Internet attack: "The second wave of an Internet attack by the "blaster" worm has caused barely a ripple - so far."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Report: Baylor coach asked players to lie: "Former Baylor basketball coach Dave Bliss told players to lie to investigators and say slain teammate Patrick Dennehy paid his tuition by dealing drugs, a newspaper reported Saturday."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Elvis fans gather for anniversary vigil: "Several thousand fans of Elvis Presley capped an annual week of parties, concerts and get-togethers with a vigil at the rock 'n' roll legend's home, lighting candles at Graceland's front gates and walking along a long driveway to the grave."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Micheel takes surprise PGA tourney lead: "The last of the major championships is following the script. Little-known Shaun Micheel moved into position to become the fourth first-time major winner this year, birdieing four of his last five holes Friday to take the lead in the PGA Championship."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Thursday, August 14, 2003
Scores of GIs land in Liberian capital: "U.S. military helicopters landed scores of American troops at Liberia's main airport Thursday, significantly stepping up armed support for a West African-led peace force as rebels pledged to lift a two-month siege of the starving capital."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
FBI: Suspected dealer sought 50 missiles: "The international sting operation that led to the arrest of a suspected arms smuggler should serve as a warning that U.S. intelligence is aggressively pursuing terrorist cells and black market weapons dealers, Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge said."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Six killed when bridge blown up in India: "Suspected separatist rebels blew up a bus on the main highway in India's northeast Thursday, killing six passengers, police said."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Two Afghan aid workers killed in attack: "Two Afghan aid workers were killed and three were wounded when gunmen attacked their convoy in southeastern Afghanistan, officials said Thursday."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Heat wave kills about 3,000 in France: "About 3,000 people have died in France of heat-related causes since abnormally high temperatures swept across the country about two weeks ago, the health ministry estimated Thursday."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
135 candidates make Calif. recall ballot: "California's historic recall ballot will have 135 candidates who range from the well-known to the unknown to the offbeat."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Tanker may spill tons of oil off Pakistan: "A Greek-registered oil tanker that ran aground off Karachi's coast has developed cracks in its hull and is threatening to spill tons of oil in rich fishing waters, port officials said."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
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In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
FBI: Suspected dealer sought 50 missiles: "The international sting operation that led to the arrest of a suspected arms smuggler should serve as a warning that U.S. intelligence is aggressively pursuing terrorist cells and black market weapons dealers, Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge said."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Six killed when bridge blown up in India: "Suspected separatist rebels blew up a bus on the main highway in India's northeast Thursday, killing six passengers, police said."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Two Afghan aid workers killed in attack: "Two Afghan aid workers were killed and three were wounded when gunmen attacked their convoy in southeastern Afghanistan, officials said Thursday."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Heat wave kills about 3,000 in France: "About 3,000 people have died in France of heat-related causes since abnormally high temperatures swept across the country about two weeks ago, the health ministry estimated Thursday."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
135 candidates make Calif. recall ballot: "California's historic recall ballot will have 135 candidates who range from the well-known to the unknown to the offbeat."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Tanker may spill tons of oil off Pakistan: "A Greek-registered oil tanker that ran aground off Karachi's coast has developed cracks in its hull and is threatening to spill tons of oil in rich fishing waters, port officials said."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Wednesday, August 13, 2003
Libya, Lockerbie families agree on fund: "The Libyan government signed an agreement Wednesday setting up a $2.7 billion fund for families of the 270 victims of the 1988 Pan Am bombing - a key step to lifting U.N. sanctions against Libya, according to an e-mail from the families' lawyers."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
FBI: suspected dealer sought 50 missiles: "A suspected arms dealer ordered held without bond Wednesday began arranging to smuggle 50 more shoulder-fired missiles into the United States soon after securing one of the weapons, which he thought was intended to shoot down a jetliner, according to an FBI affidavit."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Calif. certifies 135 for recall ballot: "Voters will have 135 candidates to choose from to replace Gov. Gray Davis in California's historic recall election, the secretary of state's office said Wednesday after certifying the ballot."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Injured abortion clinic nurse gets $115M: "A nurse severely injured in a 1998 bombing at an abortion clinic won a $115 million judgment Wednesday in her lawsuit against suspect Eric Rudolph."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Pentagon to send 200 troops to Liberia: "The Pentagon plans to send 200 more U.S. troops ashore in Liberia to help Nigerian peacekeepers get food and other emergency supplies flowing and to provide a land-based "quick-reaction force" in case the peacekeepers get in trouble, officials said Wednesday."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
U.S. soldiers fire into Baghdad crowd: "U.S. soldiers shot into a crowd of thousands of demonstrators in a Baghdad slum on Wednesday, killing one civilian and wounding four after a rocket-propelled grenade was fired at them, the military said. North of Baghdad, guerrillas killed two American troops."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Canada reports 2nd SARS death in 3 days: "A health-care worker died of SARS on Wednesday, becoming the 44th person killed by the pneumonia-like illness in Canada's largest city and the second to die this week."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
FDA approves stair-climbing wheelchair: "Stairs are about to become less of an obstacle for some of the nation's 2 million wheelchair users."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
New dinosaur species found in India: "U.S. and Indian scientists said Wednesday they have discovered a new carnivorous dinosaur species in India after finding bones in the western part of the country."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
D'Rays beat Orioles 6-5 in 10 innings: "Lou Piniella put on quite a show for his Tampa Bay players and the fans at Tropicana Field."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
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In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
FBI: suspected dealer sought 50 missiles: "A suspected arms dealer ordered held without bond Wednesday began arranging to smuggle 50 more shoulder-fired missiles into the United States soon after securing one of the weapons, which he thought was intended to shoot down a jetliner, according to an FBI affidavit."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Calif. certifies 135 for recall ballot: "Voters will have 135 candidates to choose from to replace Gov. Gray Davis in California's historic recall election, the secretary of state's office said Wednesday after certifying the ballot."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Injured abortion clinic nurse gets $115M: "A nurse severely injured in a 1998 bombing at an abortion clinic won a $115 million judgment Wednesday in her lawsuit against suspect Eric Rudolph."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Pentagon to send 200 troops to Liberia: "The Pentagon plans to send 200 more U.S. troops ashore in Liberia to help Nigerian peacekeepers get food and other emergency supplies flowing and to provide a land-based "quick-reaction force" in case the peacekeepers get in trouble, officials said Wednesday."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
U.S. soldiers fire into Baghdad crowd: "U.S. soldiers shot into a crowd of thousands of demonstrators in a Baghdad slum on Wednesday, killing one civilian and wounding four after a rocket-propelled grenade was fired at them, the military said. North of Baghdad, guerrillas killed two American troops."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Canada reports 2nd SARS death in 3 days: "A health-care worker died of SARS on Wednesday, becoming the 44th person killed by the pneumonia-like illness in Canada's largest city and the second to die this week."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
FDA approves stair-climbing wheelchair: "Stairs are about to become less of an obstacle for some of the nation's 2 million wheelchair users."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
New dinosaur species found in India: "U.S. and Indian scientists said Wednesday they have discovered a new carnivorous dinosaur species in India after finding bones in the western part of the country."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
D'Rays beat Orioles 6-5 in 10 innings: "Lou Piniella put on quite a show for his Tampa Bay players and the fans at Tropicana Field."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Saturday, August 09, 2003
New attacks wound 4 U.S. troops in Iraq: "U.S. troops came under renewed attacks Saturday that wounded at least four soldiers, and a team of FBI investigators prepared to take control of the probe into the car bombing of the Jordanian Embassy."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Bush says Iraq mission vital to security: "President Bush says Iraq is making steady progress establishing its economy, basic services and a democratic system and that should improve security in this country and the Middle East."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Arafat criticizes deadly Israeli raid: "Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat reacted angrily Saturday to an Israeli raid in the West Bank that killed three Palestinians, saying the violence threatens the peace process."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Texas congressman rips GOP for deficit: "President Bush and congressional Republicans continue to increase budget deficits while jobs disappear, Rep. Charlie Stenholm, D-Texas, said Saturday."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Taylor aide warns of Liberia violence: "Days before President Charles Taylor is to step down, his spokesman warned Saturday of bloodshed to follow and said he feared what Taylor's demoralized fighters would do. "All hell might just break lose," he declared."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Boston archdiocese offers $55M settlement: "The Boston Archdiocese's $55 million offer to settle more than 500 lawsuits over alleged clergy sex abuse is an important first step - but one unlikely to be accepted in its present form, accusers and their lawyers said."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Deadline looms for Calif. recall ballot: "Hundreds of potential candidates faced a decision Saturday on whether to pony up $3,500 and jump into the campaign to succeed Gov. Gray Davis, who faces a recall vote on Oct. 7."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Army begins burning weapons in Alabama: "The Army on Saturday fired up its first chemical weapons incinerator near a residential area and destroyed a Cold War-era rocket loaded with enough sarin to wipe out a city."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Judge detains accused French rock star: "A French rock star accused of beating his actress girlfriend to death while in Lithuania must remain in police custody there at least until October on suspicion of manslaughter, a Lithuanian judge ruled."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Giants' Shockey insults Parcells in mag: "Jeremy Shockey is talented, brash, and he claims, misquoted."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
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In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Bush says Iraq mission vital to security: "President Bush says Iraq is making steady progress establishing its economy, basic services and a democratic system and that should improve security in this country and the Middle East."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Arafat criticizes deadly Israeli raid: "Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat reacted angrily Saturday to an Israeli raid in the West Bank that killed three Palestinians, saying the violence threatens the peace process."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Texas congressman rips GOP for deficit: "President Bush and congressional Republicans continue to increase budget deficits while jobs disappear, Rep. Charlie Stenholm, D-Texas, said Saturday."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Taylor aide warns of Liberia violence: "Days before President Charles Taylor is to step down, his spokesman warned Saturday of bloodshed to follow and said he feared what Taylor's demoralized fighters would do. "All hell might just break lose," he declared."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Boston archdiocese offers $55M settlement: "The Boston Archdiocese's $55 million offer to settle more than 500 lawsuits over alleged clergy sex abuse is an important first step - but one unlikely to be accepted in its present form, accusers and their lawyers said."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Deadline looms for Calif. recall ballot: "Hundreds of potential candidates faced a decision Saturday on whether to pony up $3,500 and jump into the campaign to succeed Gov. Gray Davis, who faces a recall vote on Oct. 7."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Army begins burning weapons in Alabama: "The Army on Saturday fired up its first chemical weapons incinerator near a residential area and destroyed a Cold War-era rocket loaded with enough sarin to wipe out a city."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Judge detains accused French rock star: "A French rock star accused of beating his actress girlfriend to death while in Lithuania must remain in police custody there at least until October on suspicion of manslaughter, a Lithuanian judge ruled."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Giants' Shockey insults Parcells in mag: "Jeremy Shockey is talented, brash, and he claims, misquoted."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Tuesday, August 05, 2003
U.S. Seizes Trucks, Ships Smuggling Oil from Iraq
Yahoo! News: War with Iraq: "U.S. authorities said on Tuesday theyhad detained around 150 people and seized scores of fuel trucksand a dozen oil barges in the past two weeks to try to stemrampant smuggling of oil out of Iraq. (Reuters)"
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Yahoo! News: War with Iraq: "U.S. authorities said on Tuesday theyhad detained around 150 people and seized scores of fuel trucksand a dozen oil barges in the past two weeks to try to stemrampant smuggling of oil out of Iraq. (Reuters)"
Sunday, August 03, 2003
U.S. troops detain 25 Iraqis in raids: "U.S. soldiers detained about two dozen people, including a "targeted leader" of Saddam Hussein's regime, in a series of Sunday raids against people said to be participating in the violent resistance to the U.S. occupation."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Liberia prepares for wary peacekeepers: "People in Liberia's besieged capital readied to welcome the first peacekeepers Monday, but the commander of the West African force tempered expectations by saying that the first contingent would only secure the airport outside the bloodied city."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Ashcroft: al-Qaida could strike again: "Following the release of a new tape said to be from al-Qaida, Attorney General John Ashcroft warned Sunday of a "very real potential" for attack by Osama bin Laden's terrorism network."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Gay bishop-elect wins 1st of 2 last votes: "A New Hampshire clergyman moved a step closer Sunday to becoming the first openly gay elected bishop in the Episcopal Church, winning one of two final votes required to be confirmed."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Crews in Mont., W. Canada fight wildfires: "As Glacier National Park officials prepared to reopen some areas that had been closed by wildfires, firefighters in extreme northwestern Montana had help from the weather as they tried to rein in a blaze that had jumped the main defense line."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Four Israelis wounded near Jerusalem: "Palestinian and Israeli foreign ministers disagreed Sunday over the possibility of a permanent cease-fire, and shortly afterward four Israelis were shot and wounded near Jerusalem."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
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In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Liberia prepares for wary peacekeepers: "People in Liberia's besieged capital readied to welcome the first peacekeepers Monday, but the commander of the West African force tempered expectations by saying that the first contingent would only secure the airport outside the bloodied city."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Ashcroft: al-Qaida could strike again: "Following the release of a new tape said to be from al-Qaida, Attorney General John Ashcroft warned Sunday of a "very real potential" for attack by Osama bin Laden's terrorism network."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Gay bishop-elect wins 1st of 2 last votes: "A New Hampshire clergyman moved a step closer Sunday to becoming the first openly gay elected bishop in the Episcopal Church, winning one of two final votes required to be confirmed."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Crews in Mont., W. Canada fight wildfires: "As Glacier National Park officials prepared to reopen some areas that had been closed by wildfires, firefighters in extreme northwestern Montana had help from the weather as they tried to rein in a blaze that had jumped the main defense line."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Four Israelis wounded near Jerusalem: "Palestinian and Israeli foreign ministers disagreed Sunday over the possibility of a permanent cease-fire, and shortly afterward four Israelis were shot and wounded near Jerusalem."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Saturday, August 02, 2003
Saddam's sons buried; U.S. soldier killed: "The sons of Saddam Hussein, Odai and Qusai, were buried in the family cemetery in their hometown of Tikrit Saturday morning, the Iraqi Red Crescent Society and the U.S. military said."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
9/11 report said to explore Saudi links: "Still-secret sections of Congress' Sept. 11 report examine interactions between Saudi businessmen and the royal family that may have intentionally or unwittingly aided al-Qaida or the suicide hijackers, according to people who have seen it."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
N. Korea warns against U.N. nuclear talks: "North Korea on Saturday warned that any moves to discuss its suspected nuclear weapons programs at the United Nations would "hamstring" efforts for dialogue and be a "prelude to war.""
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Africans call on Taylor to leave Liberia: "President Charles Taylor is laying the groundwork for his departure, his spokesman said Saturday, while West African envoys urged him to keep his promise and step down once peacekeepers arrive."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Beirut car bombing kills at least two: "A bomb exploded in a car south of Beirut on Saturday, killing at least two people in the vehicle and wounding passers-by, security officials said."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Chechens eyed in blast that killed 35: "Russian authorities suspect Chechen rebels in a suicide truck bombing of a military hospital near Chechnya that killed 35 people."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Bush to get annual physical exam today: "An avid fitness buff, President Bush is getting his annual medical checkup before beginning a monthlong sojourn on his ranch in central Texas."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Hoax suspect plans to fight extradition: "The lawyer for a woman accused of hoaxing an Indiana couple by posing as their long-lost daughter says his client will fight extradition to Indiana, claiming that no crime was committed."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Gay Episcopal clergyman vies for bishop: "A New Hampshire clergyman seeking to become the first openly gay elected bishop in the Episcopal Church has passed the first of three hurdles in a process that one leader warned could have "severe consequences" for the church."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Braves weather rain delay to beat Dodgers: "Greg Maddux won again despite giving up a bunch of hits - to the Atlanta Braves."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
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In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
9/11 report said to explore Saudi links: "Still-secret sections of Congress' Sept. 11 report examine interactions between Saudi businessmen and the royal family that may have intentionally or unwittingly aided al-Qaida or the suicide hijackers, according to people who have seen it."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
N. Korea warns against U.N. nuclear talks: "North Korea on Saturday warned that any moves to discuss its suspected nuclear weapons programs at the United Nations would "hamstring" efforts for dialogue and be a "prelude to war.""
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Africans call on Taylor to leave Liberia: "President Charles Taylor is laying the groundwork for his departure, his spokesman said Saturday, while West African envoys urged him to keep his promise and step down once peacekeepers arrive."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Beirut car bombing kills at least two: "A bomb exploded in a car south of Beirut on Saturday, killing at least two people in the vehicle and wounding passers-by, security officials said."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Chechens eyed in blast that killed 35: "Russian authorities suspect Chechen rebels in a suicide truck bombing of a military hospital near Chechnya that killed 35 people."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Bush to get annual physical exam today: "An avid fitness buff, President Bush is getting his annual medical checkup before beginning a monthlong sojourn on his ranch in central Texas."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Hoax suspect plans to fight extradition: "The lawyer for a woman accused of hoaxing an Indiana couple by posing as their long-lost daughter says his client will fight extradition to Indiana, claiming that no crime was committed."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Gay Episcopal clergyman vies for bishop: "A New Hampshire clergyman seeking to become the first openly gay elected bishop in the Episcopal Church has passed the first of three hurdles in a process that one leader warned could have "severe consequences" for the church."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Braves weather rain delay to beat Dodgers: "Greg Maddux won again despite giving up a bunch of hits - to the Atlanta Braves."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Friday, August 01, 2003
N. Korea OKs multilateral nuclear talks: "North Korea said Friday that it has agreed to multilateral talks on its suspected development of nuclear weapons but will push for one-on-one talks with the United States during the proposed negotiations."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
July unemployment numbers due today: "The Labor Department is getting set to release the July unemployment numbers this morning at 8:30 a.m. EDT."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
New purported Saddam tape urges uprising: "A new audiotape attributed to Saddam Hussein aired Friday urges his supporters continue the uprising against U.S. occupation forces and keep control of former state property to use in the rebellion. The voice said the tape was made Sunday."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
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In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
July unemployment numbers due today: "The Labor Department is getting set to release the July unemployment numbers this morning at 8:30 a.m. EDT."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
New purported Saddam tape urges uprising: "A new audiotape attributed to Saddam Hussein aired Friday urges his supporters continue the uprising against U.S. occupation forces and keep control of former state property to use in the rebellion. The voice said the tape was made Sunday."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
