US push for Dec 15 deadline on Iraqi constitution timetable
The United States calls for a United Nations vote on a resolution setting December 15 as the deadline for Iraqs Governing Council to submit a timetable for drafting a constitution and holding elections. The draft does not meet France Germany Russia and Kofi Annans demand for a quick power handover to an Iraqi provisional government. President Bush seeks broader international troop and funding support to stabilize and rebuild Iraq, with a multinational force led by the United States.
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Islamic Leaders Welcome U S Installed Iraqi Government
In Putrajaya Malaysia Islamic nations endorsed the U N backed Iraqi government chosen by the United States while urging a U N timetable for power transfer. The draft statement condemns mass killings by Saddam Hussein's regime in wars and internal repression.
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Muslims seek to shed terrorism label at OIC summit
Delegates at the Organization of the Islamic Conference meeting in Putrajaya call for Western cooperation to counter extremism. They argue United States Iraq occupation and the Palestinian issue fuel radicalism and urge fair scrutiny of Muslim nations. Munir Akram of Pakistan urges support for a moderate Islam.
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Three Americans killed in Gaza Strip bombing
A large blast hit a U S diplomatic convoy near Beit Lahiya in the northern Gaza Strip killing three Americans and wounding one. Palestinian officials said the victims were part of a U S monitoring team tied to a peace plan. No immediate claim of responsibility.
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Third car bombing in a week hits Baghdad
Suicide car bombings strike Baghdad for the third time in a week, outside the Turkish Embassy, killing a driver and a bystander and wounding at least 13. Turkish officials condemn the attack as Iraqis chant pro Saddam slogans while U.S. forces heighten security and FBI and Iraqi police investigate. In Karbala and Najaf, rival Shiite factions clash and Muqtada al Sadr calls for a withdrawal timetable, with U.S. officials wary of his threat.
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Sniper suspect Muhammad pleads innocent in capital case
John Allen Muhammad, 42, enters innocent pleas on capital murder and firearms charges as his death penalty trial opens in Virginia Beach. The trial, moved from near Washington, is expected to last six weeks with extensive juror screening amid defense concerns about fairness and pretrial publicity.
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Kidman Settles Libel Suit Over Sun Affair Story
Nicole Kidman accepts an apology and undisclosed damages from News Group Newspapers publishers of The Sun in a libel settlement over a March story alleging an affair with Jude Law. The case marks a second settlement over the same allegations.
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Benedict Arnold memorial to get corrected dates in London
Norwich native Benedict Arnold will have his birth and death dates corrected on his London memorial after decades of error. Bill Stanley won permission to replace the stone noting 1741 to 1801, and Peggy Shippen Arnold’s name will replace Margaret Arnold on the tribute. In Las Vegas New Mexico, Vanessa Lucero scored the opening TD as West Las Vegas routed Pojoaque 67 to 0 and Lucero, 14, became homecoming princess after the game.
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