Settlers urge civil disobedience against Gaza pullout plan
Jewish settlement leaders in Gaza and the West Bank urged followers to resist Israel’s plan to withdraw next summer through nonviolent civil disobedience, signaling rare open defiance despite vows to avoid violence. The move coincides with Blair’s Mideast trip and Israel’s withdrawal from a planned conference.
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Klausjagen in Kuessnacht Welcomes St Nicholas Eve
In Kuessnacht Switzerland crowds of men roam the streets before St Nicholas Day brandishing whips and bells. The Klausjagen parade features headgear and cowbells as locals chase Santa in a traditional dawn-to-dawn revel. Urs Reichlin notes the town will party until morning with about 600 participants.
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Bush says bombers are having an effect on Iraq war
President Bush warned that American resolve is shaken by brutal Iraqi violence and criticized US trained Iraqi troops while saying bombers are having an effect. He dodged questions on Social Security reform and praised Defense Secretary Rumsfeld amid GOP doubts.
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Court Hears Big 2005 Terms Amid Rehnquist Health
Supreme Court prepares for a busy 2005 with major cases on federal sentencing guidelines juvenile death sentences Title IX and immigration. Chief Justice Rehnquist, 80, battles thyroid cancer and works from home while awaiting potential retirement and plans to participate in December cases. He expects to swear in President Bush on January 20.
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Brolin Cited for Misdemeanor Domestic Battery
Actor Josh Brolin was cited for misdemeanor domestic battery after wife Diane Lane called police at the couple’s home. He was arrested early Sunday, released on $20,000 bail, with city attorney reviewing the case and no charges filed yet. Lane and Brolin, married since August, had reconciled.
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Indiana students face fine after guinea pig parachute stunt
Bloomington animal shelter reports a guinea pig survived after being dropped from a dormitory window using a parachute made from a garbage bag dental floss and tape. Police may not act, but the shelter can issue a 500 dollar animal abuse ticket while dorm officials narrow the student list.
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