South Africa marks decade of multiracial democracy
President Thabo Mbeki sworn in for a second term as South Africa celebrates ten years since the 1994 vote that ended white minority rule. A military air display and a large open air concert accompanied the milestone, with world leaders in attendance and Mandela noted as the first black president who helped end apartheid.
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UnitedHealth to Acquire Oxford in 4.9 Billion Deal
UnitedHealth Group agreed to buy Oxford Health Plans in a stock and cash transaction valued at about 4.9 billion dollars. The merger expands UnitedHealth’s reach in the New York metro area, adding Oxford’s 1.5 million insured mainly in New York City and nearby regions. UnitedHealth serves roughly 20.2 million customers overall.
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Jordan TV shows al Qaida suspects confessing to embassy plot
State television aired a videotape in which four men admitted ties to an al Qaida plan against the U S Embassy in Jordan. They claimed access to explosives enough to kill 80 000. Azmi Al Jayousi cited Abu Musab al Zarqawi as giving orders. Zarqawi is sought by the United States with a $10 million reward.
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U.S
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WTO ruling denounces U S cotton subsidies
The World Trade Organization ruled that U S cotton subsidies are unfair to farmers in developing nations. The decision, backed by Brazil, says subsidies boost U S production and exports while lowering world cotton prices, marking the first challenge to domestic agricultural subsidies and to export subsidies effects on crops.
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Fallujah Assault Intensifies as U S Bombards Slum District
U S warplanes and artillery pounded Fallujah's Jolan neighborhood in a heavy two hour assault after U S forces killed 64 gunmen near Najaf. A U S soldier was killed in Baghdad, raising April deaths to 115. U S leaflets urged insurgents to surrender. fighting also raged in Baghdad and amid tensions with militiamen loyal to Muqtada al Sadr.
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Greenspan urges global LNG trade to curb future price spikes
Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan told an energy conference that expanding global trade in liquefied natural gas is essential to shield the U.S. economy from sharp price increases. He noted LNG's growing cost reductions and called for more LNG terminal facilities and offshore re-gasification tech to boost supply flexibility.
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Woman expects Billy Joel to pay for home repairs
In Bayville New York a 93 year old woman says Billy Joel should cover repairs after his car damaged her house and bushes. Joel's spokeswoman says he is prioritizing quick repairs and has taken immediate steps to address the damage.
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Man arrested at wedding on Montana warrant. honeymoon delayed
Cory Harmon and Daniella Kuntz wed at Burleigh County Courthouse in Bismarck. A routine license check revealed a Montana warrant for Harmon over bad checks. Bond set at $1,000 as he faced removal from the ceremony and jail time.
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Cory Harmon
Daniella Kuntz
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