Israel Gaza Rafah camp clashes draw international rebuke
Israeli troops left Rafah after a week long Gaza offensive that killed 45 Palestinians and damaged infrastructure. Authorities reported three tunnels found, 10 detentions, and a possible resumption of searches later. A Rafah resident described ongoing fear and destruction.
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Mustafa Arja
Brazil
Gaza Strip
Clash in Najaf Tests Shiite Faction Tensions
Iraqi fighting near Najaf's Imam Ali shrine left at least 13 Iraqis dead as U S forces clashed with militiamen loyal to Muqtada al Sadr. Shelling blamed on militants damaged the shrine while officials warned of further violence around the Revolution of 1920 Square and nearby cemetery.
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Ali al-Husseini al- Sistani
Mohammed Baqer al- Mehhri
Al-Sistani
Imam Ali Ibn Abu Talib
Brand-name drug prices rise faster than overall inflation
AARP and Families USA report prescription drug prices grew more than three times the CPI last year, with top brand names up 6.5 to 6.9 percent while general inflation stood at 1.9 percent. The studies note older Americans lose purchasing power and promo discounts under Medicare may be undermined.
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Ron Pollack
Bush Administration
Norvasc
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Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Stephen Schondelmeyer
University of Minnesota
Drug price rises for top elderly medications in 2003 2004
Prices for leading brand name drugs used by seniors climbed up to 19.8 percent from 2003 to 2004. Notable increases include Combinent, Alphagan P, Evista, Diovan, Detrol LA, Xalatan, and Norvasc with percent changes listed for each.
Beckham defends image amid tabloid claims of affairs
In Sardinia David Beckham rejects allegations of extramarital liaisons as ludicrous and says media treatment of him and his family is an absolute disgrace. He cites being a loving husband and father while denying accusations linking him to two women. The Real Madrid star also notes his wife Victoria is a good mother.
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Elephants thrive at Riddle sanctuary after retirement
Anna May the veteran performing elephant retires to Riddle's Elephant and Wildlife Sanctuary in Guy Arkansas. She roams 300 acres with Amy and 12 other elephants as breeder plans for Amy are announced.
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Grande Dame
Anna May
Riddle
Elephant and Wildlife Sanctuary
William Woodcock
Amy
Woodcock
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