EU recommends Turkey start talks toward full membership
The European Union urged that Turkey begin accession talks toward full membership, a cautious step amid concerns over democracy and human rights reforms. Commission President Romano Prodi called it a qualified yes, while Chirac warned talks could last 10 to 15 years at minimum.
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Karzai ally survives bombing in Afghan vote drive
In Afghanistan the vice presidential hopeful Ahmed Zia Massood escaped a remote detonation attack as campaigns proceed toward Saturday's presidential vote. The bombing occurred on a road in Badakhshan province while Massood and dignitaries were traveling, with UN observers urging continued peace and democratic progress.
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No Evidence Saddam Built Weapons After 1991
U S arms inspector Charles Duelfer said Saddam Hussein showed no evidence of producing weapons of mass destruction after 1991 and that his capabilities to develop such arms had faded during sanctions. The report notes Saddam's intent to revive WMD programs if sanctions ended, while confirming he remained a threat.
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Flu shot supply tight as clinics cancel
Aventis Pasteur will make 55.4 million flu shots this year, one million more than planned, but officials say production will not exceed that before February or March. The CDC scrambles to locate doses, track distribution, and guide scarce supplies to the young, elderly, and ill, while many clinics cancel events and wait for voluntary rationing.
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Regulators Halt Major Flu Shot Supplier Shifting U.S. Supply
U.S. health officials respond to a shutdown of a major flu vaccine producer by urging voluntary rationing and reserving stock for high risk groups including babies and toddlers the elderly and individuals with chronic conditions. Cumulative and projected distribution figures from 2003 and 2004 are cited.
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Ja Rule to Face Assault Charge in Toronto Court
In Toronto a judge ordered rapper Ja Rule to stand trial for assault causing bodily harm with a tentative March 7 to 11 date set in Ontario Court. The 28 year old, real name Jeffrey Atkins, did not attend the pretrial hearing amid ongoing defense preparations.
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Political race notes and odd bidding on anti Bush message
In Kentucky Geoff Davis faces questions after using NRA GOP survey material for AARP voter guides and arguing with Nick Clooney over partisanship. In Indiana Kerra Fowler auctioned skull space on eBay for a Kerry anti Bush tattoo raising funds for personal needs.
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