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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 2005
Page
17
U S monthly trade figures indicate a mixed picture with goods and services totaling about 517.5 billion and variations in components. Analysts note shifts in import export patterns and seasonal adjustments affecting the overall balance.
The Commerce Department says the October trade gap rose 4.4 percent to 68.9 billion, topping the prior record of 66 billion. Oil shipments surged and deficits with China Europe Canada and Mexico widened. Critics say Bush free trade policy is not working as the yearly deficit runs near 718 billion.
83 year old Knueven admitted one count of animal cruelty in Fairfax County General District Court after hundreds of cats were found at her home. An animal control officer testified about about 40 cats in the foyer and a house in disarray with a strong urine odor. Health officials declared it unfit for habitation.
Iraqi voters faced high expectations for turnout as 15 million people prepared to elect 275 parliament members from 7 655 candidates on 996 tickets across sectarian lines. Police arrested two insurgents with 72 bombs near Hillah while Baghdad saw mortar blasts and protests over perceived slights amid tight security.
President Bush acknowledged fault in relying on faulty intelligence for the Iraq war but defended the decision to remove Saddam Hussein. He urged victory in Iraq and reform of intelligence, citing progress toward democracy amid mixed public opinion and concerns over civilian casualties. A Pew poll supports cautious optimism on democracy but worry over casualties.
The House voted 251-174 to renew a modified USA Patriot Act to combat terrorism and sent the bill to the Senate where a Democratic-led filibuster was anticipated. President Bush urged quick action, saying the act is essential to fighting the war on terror and preventing another attack. Congress had previously passed the act after the Sept 11 attacks.
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, speaking in Zahedan, called the Nazi Holocaust a myth used to justify a Jewish state in the Muslim world. He drew swift condemnations from Israel, the United States, and Europe, who warned the remarks undermine talks on Iran’s nuclear program. A second item notes masked militants linked to Fatah marching near Rafah, blocking a company building.
Ramallah Reuters notes that young Palestinian activists announced they split from the Fatah movement to form their own party ahead of next month’s parliamentary election, presenting a candidate list as Barghouti appears at election HQ signaling continued dissent.
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