Baker pushed Iraq loan program in late 1980s amid political risk
James A. Baker served as envoy and pressed the Agriculture Department to offer 1 billion in loan guarantees for Iraq to buy U S farm products in 1989. The program, intended to improve ties with Saddam Hussein, was partly funded before a suspension amid improprieties and worsening US-Iraq relations prior to Kuwait’s 1990 invasion.
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Iraqi protests clash with British troops in Amarah
Unrest erupts as unemployed Iraqis pelt British troops with stones in Amarah amid clashes near city hall where six protesters were killed and the occupation force faced improvised blasts. A Shiite cleric urged election of a parliament not chosen by caucuses as Americans forecast.
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Iraq Week In Review Blackhawk crash claims nine
A week in Iraq features a fatal Blackhawk helicopter crash killing nine U S soldiers, mortar strikes wounding thirty five near Baghdad, clashes in Amarah, and Shiite leader Ayatollah al Sistani urging direct elections. The report covers Governing Council talks, protests, and regional tensions.
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Bush links moon base to Mars mission plan
Crawford Texas. The Bush administration promotes the moon as a launch pad and testing ground for future spaceflight with a long term base to enable manned missions to Mars and asteroids. Officials say a moon settlement would cut costs and aid rapid technology development while not predicting a moon settlement for 10 to 15 years or Mars for 25 to 30 years.
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Bitter cold linked to three deaths across Northeast
The weekend chill and icy roads caused at least three fatalities. A Philadelphia man died of hypothermia in a heatless home, with temperatures around 4 degrees. In western New York an 18 year old died after losing control of a car on an icy road. Five derailed tankers spilled hazardous petroleum chemicals, prompting evacuations for 22 residents with no injuries reported.
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Jackson Fans Plan Massive Show of Support
Jackson family friends and fans plan a large display of support as Michael Jackson faces arraignment on child molestation charges. A news conference at Encino will detail plans for fans to travel by car and bus from Southern California and Las Vegas to the Santa Maria Santa Barbara County courthouse.
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Fastow plea talks continue as lawyers seek deal
Lawyers for former Enron finance chief Andrew Fastow said plea negotiations remain ongoing. Lea Fastow's lead attorney declined to elaborate while Justice Department officials did not immediately respond. Fastow faces 98 counts of fraud money laundering conspiracy and other charges for schemes tied to Enron.
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Train derails in Milam County near Cameron
A Burlington Northern Santa Fe freight train derailed early near Cameron Texas, spilling chemicals and prompting evacuation of 22 residents. The seven car train left tracks about 3 am, with cars derailed two miles southeast in rural Milam County.
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NASA delays Spirit rover rollout on Mars by one day
NASA scientists in Pasadena said Spirit will stay on its lander for an extra day delaying rollout onto the Martian surface until at least late Wednesday. The schedule shift follows analysis of photos and data and a second day delay remains possible. Mission manager Arthur Amador noted daily adjustments to manage risks and resources.
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Archbishop urges opposition to gay unions
Archbishop Sean P. O Malley urged Catholics to oppose gay marriage saying marriage and family are under assault and attorneys must help protect them. He spoke at the annual Rec Mass honoring judges lawyers and others in the legal system.
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