British troops restore Basra power amid fuel protests
Basra residents see electricity return as British troops oversee gasoline distribution after two days of protests over shortages. In Baquba, a U.S. soldier was killed and two wounded in a bomb attack near a police station guarded by 4th Infantry Division troops. The death raises U.S. combat fatalities since May 1 to 57.
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Israel seeks restraint after Hezbollah flare in Lebanon
Israel says it will avoid a large scale strike after destroying a Hezbollah cannon in southern Lebanon and vows to use diplomacy to halt cross border rocket fire. Prime Minister Ariel Sharon aims to pressure Syria and seek U S enforcement of Hezbollah restraint with Iranian backing as Washington pushes action.
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Haitian town sees light after years of darkness
In Petit-Goave Haiti residents for the first time in years enjoy regular electricity. Children no longer squint under kerosene lamps while vendors serve cold drinks. Jean-Marie Verbe president of Sogener says the town of 15 000 has 24 hour power with more cities to follow by 2004 end.
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Jean-Marie Verbe
Sogener
Segener
End to race consideration in college admissions eyed
A San Francisco AP poll finds 70 percent of Americans agree with Justice O'Connor that in 25 years colleges should not need to consider race to ensure diversity. The poll notes that while race can be a factor now, it should not be necessary in a quarter century.
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Supreme Court
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NATO Takes Command of Afghan Peacekeeping Force
NATO assumed command of the 5,000 strong ISAF peacekeeping force in Kabul marking the alliance's first operation outside Europe since its founding. It took over from Germany and the Netherlands who led ISAF since February 10.
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Liberia’s Charles Taylor goes into exile amid unrest
Warlord Charles Taylor fled Liberia after 14 years in power vowing to return as rebels siege the capital. President Moses Blairs takes over while U S and regional leaders arrange exile in Abuja Nigeria. Crowds mourn and celebrate a turning point in the West African nation.
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Charles Taylor
U.S
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Moses Blair
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United States
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Moses Blah
Schwarzenegger Faces Pressure Over Policy Details
Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger avoids outlining policies while courting voters in California. Analysts say his star power may suffice, with plans to roll back the vehicle license fee the only concrete pledge aired so far.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger
California
Barbara O'Connor
Institute For the Study of Politics and the Media
California State University
Sacramento
Schwarzenegger
New York City
Bruce Cain
University of California At Berkeley
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Prince William accused of hunting in Kenya sparking protest
AP reports animal welfare campaigners condemned Prince William after a reported hunting trip in Kenya. Headlines in Daily Express and Daily Mirror mocked the incident drawing widespread controversy from activists.
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Prince William
Kenya
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Daily Express
Daily Mirror
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Mail
Africa
Stray chickens lose sanctuary status in Bartow
Bartow city commissioners pass an ordinance to remove protection for stray chickens. The city will hire someone to capture them, hold them three days for owner claims, then relocate unclaimed birds outside the city. In separate items, a Nebraska judge blames burritos for alcohol on a defendant’s breath, and Seattle plans online roommate matching for housing.
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