Barghouti Convicted in Palestinian Attacks by Israeli Court
In Tel Aviv an Israeli court convicts Palestinian uprising leader Marwan Barghouti of overseeing militant attacks that killed five and of a Jerusalem mall car bombing attempt. He is also found guilty of forming a terror organization, while charges on 21 other deaths remain unresolved. Separately in Washington a Republican revolt challenges a 2.4 trillion budget plan, threatening Senate passage despite House approval.
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Lawmakers Back Troop Aid in Record Defense Bill
House and Senate rally behind troops as they back a defense bill worth 422 billion for next year. The legislation includes a military pay raise and enhanced Humvee armor, reflecting higher demands from Iraq and Afghanistan operations. The bill is 20.9 billion above this year’s funding and 125 billion higher than the past three years.
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Precursor of database project gave up 120,000 suspects
The Matrix project began after Seisint Inc. provided 120,000 names of people deemed likely terrorists under a high terrorism factor score. State and federal officials cited this scoring system to appoint Seisint as sole contractor on the $12 million federally funded database effort.
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Taiwan president seeks to ease Beijing fears in inaugural speech
Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian urged gradual unification while defending his policies that anger Beijing and pivoted from his re election stance. He aimed to reassure China and the United States amid warnings from China not to test the mainland’s tolerance.
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Chalabi raid strains US Iraqi ties and unity government
Iraqi police with US soldiers raided Ahmad Chalabi's home and offices, wounding tensions with Washington weeks before sovereignty. Two Iraqi Governing Council members consider resigning in protest as authorities seized documents and equipment. Chalabi called the action a political move while US officials avoided commenting on motives.
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Terri Clark to Join Grand Ole Opry Next Month
Nashville AP reports Terri Clark will be inducted into the Grand Ole Opry on June 12 becoming the first female Canadian artist and third Canadian overall after Hank Snow and Stu Phillips. Clark, 35, called it the epitome of her career and said the invitation came during an Opry performance after her single Girls Lie. Opry member Steve Wariner extended the invite.
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Clinton to Speak at City College Commencement
Former President Clinton will deliver the June 4 keynote to 2,700 graduates at City College. He will receive an honorary degree and has a Harlem office nearby through his post presidency foundation work on economic development education AIDS initiatives and reconciliation.
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Michelle Branch Plans A Relaxed Summer Break
Los Angeles AP report notes Michelle Branch will take it easy through summer to relax after a busy period. She says she has no regrets about early fame and will return to work in the fall with plans for a new album. She hints at possible collaborations.
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Lawsuit seeks tax refunds for Black Americans since 1913
William Wright sues the IRS arguing ongoing racism violates Black citizens rights and seeks refunds of taxes paid since 1963 plus a 91 year retroactive claim. He asks a judge to rule the 1913 law denies equal protection and due process and to stop IRS actions. Wright cites late 1950s Columbus and 1953 Georgia segregation funding.
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