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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 2005
Page
11
In Nablus Abbas, previously hawkish, urges negotiations with Israel after the weekend vote. He says he will meet Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and place the road map on the table, signaling readiness to implement it fully.
Ukraine's Supreme Court dismissed Viktor Yanukovych's appeal challenging last month's vote. The panel ruled the intermediate challenge, alleging mass fraud and calling for invalidation of all 225 districts, had no basis. Yanukovych may pursue further appeals after final results from the Central Election Commission.
Beijing Maternity Hospital welcomed a 8 pound boy as China declared him its 1.3 billionth citizen amid official promotion of the one child policy. Mother Lan Hui and father Zhang Tong received public attention and flowers as state media covered the birth.
Two voters filed challenges in the state Supreme Court over the governor contest. Christine Gregoire, the Democrat, trails in early counts but leads Rossi by 129 after a hand recount amid a 2.9 million ballots total. Gregoire’s inauguration is set for Wednesday.
An appeals court overturned Andrea Yates’s murder conviction for drowning her five children in Houston, citing false testimony by prosecutor expert Dr. Park Dietz who claimed an episode of Law and Order inspired the crime. Yates is entitled to a new trial. prosecutors may seek reinstatement.
Attorney General nominee Alberto Gonzales faces sharp Senate questions over Abu Ghraib and Guantanamo Bay abuses and a 2002 memo claiming Geneva Convention limits are outdated. He vows prosecution of abuses and adherence to treaties, while critics cite his white house counsel reasoning.
Brian Wilson asks for information on Markus Sandlund, 29, of Stockholm Strings n Horns, swept away in Thailand’s tsunami. Sandlund, on Wilson’s Smile project, was last seen at Orchid Beach Resort in Khao Lak with girlfriend Sophia. Sophia was rescued. Wilson sent an agent to find him and urged prayers for his safe return.
Anoka Minnesota residents face a 30 day window to fill the late John Weaver’s city council seat. The letter from Weaver urged his son Jeff to be appointed. Jeff, new to elected office, says he would have accepted with a wink and a smile.
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