Return of al Hakim energizes Basra Shiite drive for role
Ayatollah Mohammad Baqir al Hakim, leader of Iraq's largest Shiite group, returns from two decades in exile to Basra amid flower tributes and pledges against extremism while urging an Islam of independence and justice. His homecoming heightens Shiite calls for a major role in Iraq's post Saddam government.
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Powell seeks new deal in peacemaking with Palestine
Secretary of State Colin Powell launches a fresh push for Middle East peace amid a leadership shift in Palestine. He cites Abbas's statements against terror and cooperation from Israel's Sharon, meets Israeli officials in Jerusalem, and plans talks with Abbas in the West Bank. Powell notes Palestinian refugees and pressure on militant groups, with CIA involvement in assessing anti terror tactics.
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Silvan Shalom
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Provisional Palestinian state eyed in new Middle East plan
Israelis and Palestinians react to a plan for a temporary sovereign entity with provisional borders in the West Bank and Gaza. The road map envisions international recognition and possible UN membership by year end, while key issues include the right of return and drawn borders.
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Colin Powell
Berklee awards honorary doctorates to Steven Tyler and Dianne Reeves
Steven Tyler received an honorary doctorate in music from Berklee College of Music as Jazz vocalist Dianne Reeves also earned the same honor. Tyler spoke of music as a road under construction and recalled his early dream to be a musician.
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Dianne Reeves
Berklee
Dardanelle Hall of Honor honors Nell Davis Frost
Nell Davis Frost, a 1913 Dardanelle High School graduate and former teacher for 40 years, received the school's Hall of Honor award amid praise for her vitality. The alma mater honored Frost as part of a ceremony noting her significant contribution to the local community. May 18 will see the graduation of 91 seniors from Dardanelle High School.
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Quotable graffiti and remarks amid Baghdad and U.S. gunfire
In Baghdad graffiti pro Saddam declares violence against soldiers, while U S politicians criticize Republican policy as abandoning families with a bill. At Case Western Reserve University a student recalls a gunman opening fire, describing the incident as indiscriminate.
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Sachin Goel
Case Western Reserve Business School
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