Kabul UN election workers abducted by armed men in uniform
Armed militiamen in Kabul stopped a U N vehicle injuring the driver and kidnapping three international staffers linked to Afghanistan s U N sponsored election body Two victims were women one with British Irish dual nationality another from Kosovo The third was a Philippine diplomat The group Jamiat Jaish al Muslimeen claimed responsibility NATO helicopters aided the search for clues
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U.N. urges end to Cuba embargo in 13th vote
The U N General Assembly again calls the United States to repeal its four decade trade embargo on Cuba. The Cuban drafted resolution passed 179 to 4 with one abstention, mirroring last year's 179 to 2 and no abstentions. Cuban Foreign Minister Perez Roque says the vote is symbolic but meaningful to Cubans and world opinion.
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Missouri joins I SaveRx drug program with Illinois and Wisconsin
Missouri Governor Bob Holden joined Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich at a Chicago news conference to announce Missouri’s participation in the I SaveRx program. Illinois and Wisconsin had launched the program to offer savings on about 100 medications, up to 50 percent off U.S. prices, amid federal import bans. Holden said governors are concerned about high prescription costs for low-income residents and framed the move as providing safe, affordable options for Missouri citizens.
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Ramadan banners return as San Diego Muslims celebrate
Banners reading Ramadan Mubarak reappear on Diamond neighborhood light posts a week after city code enforcement removed them amid protests and claims of hypocrisy. Abdur-Rahim Hameed cried with joy upon seeing the 2-by-6-foot banners, raised for six years, while city officials cite lack of permit as the reason for the initial removal.
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Arafat to Fly to Paris for Urgent Medical Treatment
Ailing Yasser Arafat, aged 75, agreed to leave Ramallah for Paris for urgent medical care. Doctors reported a low platelet count but ruled out leukemia as Israel lifted its travel ban, and Jordanian helicopters prepared to move him to Amman then on to Paris.
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Elton John says he may apologize to Madonna over lip synching remark
Elton John says he does not want to escalate the feud and would apologize to Madonna if he saw her. He admits the remark came in heat of the moment during a drunken lunch and notes he does not want to hurt any artist's feelings. John discusses his new CD Peachtree Road and other topics with EW.
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Unusual corpse kept in freezer prompts mental evaluation
A 57 year old woman died and was stored in a chest freezer by her caregiver who sought guidance at Spokane Public Safety Building. Police say there were no signs of foul play and an autopsy will follow once the body thaws. The man, not her husband, had a years-long non marital relationship with her.
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