Pope confirms Pompeii pilgrimage amid health concerns
Pope John Paul II, 83, told the general audience in St. Peter's Square that God willing he will visit Pompeii on Oct 7. The frail pontiff appeared alert, reading speeches in multiple languages as about 12,000 gathered, after missing a prior audience due to a mild intestinal ailment.
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GOP Senators Debate Aid as Loans in Bush Iraq Bill
Senate Republicans considering Bush Iraq and Afghanistan aid may split with the administration on repayment. A number of Republicans join Democrats urging part of the 20.3 billion for Iraqi reconstruction be treated as loans or loan guarantees. Appropriations Chair Ted Stevens noted a possible compromise.
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Justice Dept IG Probes FBI Informants in China Deals
The Justice Department inspector general is examining whether FBI agents involved in espionage and terrorism cases used informants and subjects of investigations to aid private businesses they ran. Documents show private companies tied to agents and intelligence assets engaged in deals in China and the Middle East while China tech acquisition probes were active.
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Police fire as Baghdad demonstrators attack station
Iraqi police opened fire in downtown Baghdad after protesters demanding jobs stormed a police station and threw stones. One demonstrator was injured and fighting followed as officers fired into the air and two cars were set ablaze.
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Manufacturing gains and construction spending signal U.S. growth
ISM shows September manufacturing index at 53.7 with August at 54.7, expansion continues for a third month. August construction spending at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 882.7 billion, highest in seven months, driven by housing and public works while private nonresidential construction slips. Wall Street rises as Dow gains 194 points. Fed holds rate at 1 percent amid cautious optimism for renewed momentum.
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Barrier plan extends around West Bank to encircle settlements
Israel approved expanding a partly built security barrier around the West Bank with sections to shield Jewish settlements. The plan aims to complete about 100 miles of fences and walls while leaving routes for later decisions. The project, opposed by Palestinians and the United States, may eventually run around much of the West Bank near the pre-1967 border and around settlements like Ariel.
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Great Sports Legends Dinner honors Estefan and stars
Gloria Estefan received the Buoniconti Fund Humanitarian Award at a fundraising dinner at the Waldorf Astoria with honorees Cal Ripken Jr Oscar De La Hoya David Robinson Jim Brown Dorothy Hamill and Roger Penske. Marc Buoniconti son of Nick Buoniconti was paralyzed in 1985. The 18th annual event unites business sports and entertainment leaders.
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Signs altered at City Hall spark faith religion dispute
City Attorney Chet Adams ordered removal of the word God from patriotic signs at City Hall after concerns of religious endorsement. Signs now read Bless America, prompting debate about church-state issues and potential lawsuits. In a separate Las Vegas case, police seek a Disney paintings thief valued near 800000, hoping public tips prevent sale of Seaside Romance and Sorcerer of the Seas.
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