Cheney Back Home With Cold Heart Fine Says Aide
Vice President Dick Cheney has a cold and no heart problems after three hours of tests. Former President Clinton also reported in good health after heart surgery, per a former aide. Cheney, who had four past heart attacks and a pacemaker implanted in 2001, followed doctors orders for tests. In Belfast, the Ulster Defence Association said it will desist from attacks and seek peace, as Britain noted a credible truce. A Rathcoole rally drew over 1,000 UDA supporters honoring war dead and past civil disorder victims.
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Chinese envoy urges calm after submarine intru sion
China's ambassador to Japan urged calm and mutual respect after Tokyo protested Beijing over the intrusion of a Chinese nuclear submarine into Japanese territorial waters. The incident strained ties between the two powers as Wang Yi called for a calm path to resolving their differences.
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Dollar crisis fears grow as trade deficit rises
Washington reports a soaring U S trade deficit and a record low dollar against the euro. Treasury Secretary John Snow maintains a strong dollar stance with no new government action to stop the slide. The dollar briefly traded at 1 30 per euro, an 8 percent drop in three months.
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Marines Launch Swift Second Fallujah Assault
Maj. Gen Richard Natonski says the April failure led to a six day ground push with six times more troops and heavy air power. He calls the operation a flawless execution and ahead of schedule as Iraqi and U.S. forces press to clear Fallujah’s 50,000 buildings amid ongoing gunbattles and civilian tolls.
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U.S. assault on Fallujah faster with more troops and aircraft
The U.S. ground and air offensive on Fallujah progressed quicker than the April assault, using six times as many troops and twenty aircraft types. Thirty eight Americans were killed as militants attacked two police stations, killing at least six Iraqi National Guards and wounding three others. Contractors expected to enter Fallujah soon to clear rubble repair utilities and rebuild. The Iraqi government has appointed Fallujah leaders and thousands of police and paramilitary forces are being deployed to establish order ahead of elections.
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Iran suspends uranium enrichment in move toward deal
Iran informed the UN watchdog of a full suspension of uranium enrichment and related activities to ease fears of nuclear arms. Tehran backs a temporary suspension, framing it as a voluntary confidence building measure and a concession to European Union diplomacy.
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Hamilton Shares Surf Stories With Hawaii Governor
Teen surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost an arm to a shark, chatted with Gov. Linda Lingle after filming an anti drug PSA. Lingle described returning to the sea in September and noted the project will air on local radio and TV this week.
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Romanian judge accused over X rated video scandal
Simona Lungu a 36 year old Bucharest Tribunal judge resigned after authorities investigated claims she acted in an adult video sold in Denmark. The Forensic Institute said it confirmed her identity, a finding she contested before the Superior Council for Magistrates, which declined to clear her name. The council accepted her resignation.
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