House to vote on giving Bush war authority against Iraq
The House moves toward a decisive vote to empower President Bush to wage war on Iraq if force is needed. Support is expected bipartisanly, with the Senate likely to follow, while diplomacy at the U.N. stalls amid dissent from France Russia and China. Powell says world leaders unite on disarmament.
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Russia urged to speed up weapons stockpile cuts
Washington reports the United States and other industrial democracies press Russia to accelerate reductions of its vast nuclear and chemical weapon stockpile. Bolton cited G8 priorities including chemical weapon destruction and dismantling submarines, with pledges totaling about 20 billion over ten years.
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West Coast longshoremen return to work after lockout
The 10500 members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union resume operations as ports from San Diego to Seattle reopen. Cargo stacks, including car parts and Christmas goods, appear as cranes restart, following a federal judge order and Bush administration involvement ending the 10 day shutdown.
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Attorneys general press Congress on nuclear plant protection
Thirty countries states including North Carolina urge Congress to form a task force and speed up security standard updates for nuclear plants. North Carolina AG Cooper backs central coordination by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Homeland Security, citing risks at spent fuel pools and rail shipments highlighted by NC WARN regarding the Shearon Harris plant in Wake County.
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Chicago Islamic leader charged with aiding bin Laden
Enaam M. Arnaout head of Benevolence International Founda tion faced racketeering and money laundering charges for allegedly raising funds in the name of charity for widows and orphans while diverting money to Osama bin Laden and other terrorists. Prosecutors flag Ramadan fundraising as a cover. Arnaout denies ties to terrorism and says he knew bin Laden in the 1980s.
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