Bush plans Egypt Jordan trip to push Middle East peace
Crawford Texas report says White House backs Israel endorsement of a U S peace plan and Shar el Sheikh and Jordan visit are likely in June with possible third Arab country after the Evian G8 summit. Officials caution plans may change at the last minute. Blagojevich signs Illinois ephedra ban after a teenager’s death and urges broader action.
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Canadian tests clear first herd linked to mad cow case
Canada reports that tests on the initial quarantined herd tied to North America s first mad cow case in a decade are negative. Dr Claude Lavigne of the CFIA said the BSE incidence now appears confined to one cow in Alberta s herd of 150 after a Tuesday discovery.
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SARS death toll tops seven hundred amid Taiwan deaths
Taiwan reports 12 new SARS deaths while China tallies seven. Taiwan rejects Beijing offers of help and accuses China of blocking its bid to join the WHO and other bodies. Mainland Affairs Council urges Beijing to confine its medical response to its own outbreak.
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Israel Accepts Road Map Peace Plan Amid Split Cabinet
Israel's cabinet narrowly approved the revised road map peace plan under heavy U.S. pressure, signaling a potential three way meeting with President Bush and Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas. The vote, 127 to 4 abstentions, acknowledged Palestinian rights while delaying full plan adoption and cementing a new path toward Middle East talks despite right wing opposition. Sharon planned a second summit with Abbas, eyeing Sharm el Sheikh as the venue for a three way summit with Bush.
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Bremer moves to reshape Iraq after Saddam era
United States civilian administrator L. Paul Bremer tightens control in Baghdad after arriving May 12. He bans Baathists from government, disbands military and police branches, and abolishes the Information Ministry. Bremer aims to restore services and security while delaying a national conference for an interim government until July. Local and international reactions note ongoing law and order challenges and public discontent with the pace of change.
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Streep energizes UNH graduates with call for change
DURHAM NH Meryl Streep urged University of New Hampshire graduates to break gender barriers and shatter the glass ceiling. She recalled coeducation at Dartmouth after Vassar, praising women’s progress and urging optimism. The speech followed by references to Dartmouth and gender progress.
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Rescued toddler amid alleged washing machine endangerment
In Pomona a 2 year old girl was pulled from a running coin laundry washer after a surveillance tape allegedly shows her mother Erma Osborne 35 placing her in the machine. The child survived but was listed in serious condition with injuries. Osborne was arrested on child endangerment charges.
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