Bolton Defends UN Mission at Senate Hearing
John R. Bolton told Democrats at a confirmation hearing that the United Nations has at times gone off track but his pledge to work closely with the body remains. Senators pressed him on past undiplomatic remarks and alleged bullying of intelligence officials over Cuba's weapons capabilities.
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Storm strands thousands as Colorado snow halts flights
Lynn Miller and family waited in a long line at Denver International Airport after a spring storm dumped nearly 2 feet of snow across Colorado. About 2,000 passengers were stranded overnight as hundreds of flights were canceled and a 200 mile stretch of I-70 to the Kansas border remained closed for more than a day.
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Parliament Accepts Ousted Kyrgyz President Resignation
Parliament in Bishkek accepted the resignation of Askar Akayev ending his 15 year rule. Lawmakers voted 38-2 to suspend presidential powers while 3 abstained as they move toward a new leader after last month’s power shift. Akayev fled to Russia after opposition protests and office seizure on March 24.
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India and China form strategic partnership after talks
India and China agreed to a strategic partnership during Premier Wen Jiabao's South Asia visit. The accord ties together about one third of humanity, signaling a shift from mutual suspicion to cooperative ties aimed at regional stability and economic growth. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh welcomed the move as a step to expand friendly cooperation.
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Vatican confronts hackers during papal conclave
Vatican experts brace for electronic surveillance and bugging threats as 115 cardinals gather in the Sistine Chapel on April 18 to elect a successor. security officials cite strict measures with police and private contractors while recognizing potential eavesdropping risks from cell phones lasers and microphones.
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Bush asks Sharon not to expand West Bank settlement
President Bush urged Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon to drop plans to expand a major West Bank settlement. Sharon said he endorses the road map in general but will keep some settlements under Israel’s control, demanding Palestinian security steps before progress.
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Oprah Winfrey visits Olivet Church in Unity Day observance
Oprah Winfrey appears at Olivet Institutional Baptist Church as guest speaker for Christian Family Unity Day praising Rev Otis Moss. She recalls past invites and donated 600000 dollars to Cuyahoga Community College in 2002. The event drew laughs as she teased Moss from the pulpit.
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Village Idiot wins Story Inn prank award in Story
In Story Indiana the annual Village Idiot contest at the Story Inn saloon crowned Mark Carmichael, 27, for cutting a live electrical wire and wrecking a newly bought 1998 Dodge. The event drew fierce bets as patrons voted, with Carmichael earning a $100 bar tab amid other odd nominations. Nearby Madison hosted the Running of the Brides, a Hash House Harriers event drawing about 50 participants in bridal regalia through town.
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