UN envoy calls for May handover of Iraq to new government
Lakhdar Brahimi told the U N Security Council that Iraq must elect a caretaker government by end May to prepare for power transfer and a new security accord with U S led forces amid ongoing violence in Fallujah and rising casualties among Iraqis and coalition troops.
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Integration has improved education in national poll
An Associated Press poll finds nearly three fourths of Americans believe school integration has improved education for black students. Whites support more than blacks, while four in five oppose transferring students to distant schools for racial balance. Black students still trail whites in reading and math tests.
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Militant Attacks in Thailand Leave Scores Dead
In Pattani and surrounding districts in Thailand's Muslim south militants, many under 18, attacked security posts with machetes but were repulsed by police. At least 107 militants and five security personnel were killed, with a mosque incident and tear gas noted during the firefight. Government attributes blame to Islamic separatists seeking a homeland.
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Supreme Court Reviews Rights in Terrorism Era
The Supreme Court weighs individual rights in terrorism time. Former Chicago gang member Yaser Hamdi and Jose Padilla, born in Chicago, hold U S citizenships as the court considers security measures amid war.
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Prominent Palestinian peace campaigner arrested
In Jerusalem, police briefly detained Sari Nusseibeh and four Palestinian workers after border police chased workers who failed to show documents near Al Quds University. Nusseibeh said he was idle for the men. all were released after about five hours with no charges filed.
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Fallujah battle hinges on alleyways and air power
Marines fight Sunni guerrillas in Fallujah's Golan slum as insurgents use narrow lanes to trap patrols. U.S. forces rely on air strikes, night vision, and precision munitions to pressure fighters while avoiding civilian harm amid three days of intense combat.
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Comcast Drops Bid to Acquire Disney
Comcast Corp halted its unsolicited bid for Disney after Disney rejected the $54 billion offer and shareholders objected to a higher bid. Comcast will pursue other growth, including Adelphia Communications, and continues a $1 billion stock buyback. Revenue rose 10 percent to $4.9 billion with a first quarter profit of $65 million.
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George Michael named king of airwaves in 20 year survey
London AP reports George Michael tops a 20 year radio play survey by Phonographic Performance Ltd, beating Elton John with hits like Wake Me Up Before You Go Go and Faith. Also in Dublin, Dolores O Riordan wins a court ruling dismissing major claims by nanny Joy Fahy though she awards 1800 for clothing mislaid. In New Delhi Shah Rukh Khan stresses secularism and urges unity against religious misuse.
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Bowler Star Pitches No-Hitter Echoing Father’s Feat
Bowler High School ace Mike Rickert fired a no hitter in a 2-0 win over Iola, mirroring his father John Rickert who did the same against the same team 22 years earlier. Coach Ray Murphy led Bowler for 25 years and recalls the old game as a rare family coincidence.
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