Afghan constitution signals Islam role without full Shariah
Afghanistan plans a new constitution declaring the state Muslim while stopping short of full Shariah law, fueling debates between conservatives and secularists as the nation seeks unity after Taliban rule. Separately, a U S inquiry into possible White House disclosure of a CIA agent's identity is announced, with officials pledging cooperation. In Germany, two commuter trains collided near Holzdorf station, killing one elderly passenger and injuring 29, as investigators examine fault and signaling lapses.
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Palestinians mark third anniversary of intefacteh uprising
Thousands of Palestinians marched in Ramallah to support Yasser Arafat as they marked the third anniversary of the latest violent uprising. The demonstrations came as Palestinians planned a new Cabinet of Arafat loyalists amid U S and Israeli pressure to sideline him over alleged terror fomenting.
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Bomb attack in Florencia disrupts Colombia set to vote
A motorcycle bomb outside Bar Rosa in Florencia killed 11 and wounded 48 as Colombia braces for regional elections on Oct 25. Police blame FARC, offering 17500 for tips. The attack underscores Uribe's struggle to curb a 39 year rebel war and raises questions about security in affluent areas.
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Pope appoints 31 cardinals to influence successor
Amid frail health Pope John Paul II announced 31 new cardinals from 20 countries, to be created in a October 21 consistory. The move strengthens papal influence as the cardinal pool nears conclave eligibility and includes Archbishops from Nigeria France Sudan Spain Scotland Brazil Ghana India Australia Croatia Vietnam Guatemala Hungary Canada Italy and other officials.
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Rapper 50 Cent Buys Tyson Mansion in Farmington Conn
Rapper Curtis James Jackson II purchases the 48000 square foot Tyson mansion for 4.1 million from Monica Turner Tyson. The 52 room estate features servants quarters and a boathouse, Tyson bought it in 1996 for 2.7 million and later transferred to Turner Tyson for 1 in 2002.
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Great White Drummer Involved In Allentown Accident
Derrick Pontier of Great White was in a three vehicle crash in Allentown hours before a concert and treated for minor injuries. The band earlier faced the Station nightclub fire in Rhode Island where 100 died and nearly 200 were injured. guitarist Ty Longley perished. Great White has donated $37,000 from recent shows to a group aiding victims’ families and survivors.
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Midlife dating trends show many women date younger men
AARP The Magazine reports from a survey of 1,407 men and 2,094 women aged 40 to 69 that about a third of unmarried women date younger men. Only 2 percent approve sex on a first date, while 60 percent of women and 45 percent of men say they had no sex in six months.
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