Britain questions U S treatment of prisoners
Britain seeks explanation from the United States over photographs from Guantanamo Bay showing al Qaida and Taliban prisoners kneeling in handcuffs. Foreign Secretary Straw said officials will report on the circumstances, stressing humane treatment and compliance with international law.
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U S to pledge 290 million aid for Afghanistan
Tokyo conference attendees hear the United States will pledge 290 million dollars for Afghanistan reconstruction. Hamid Karzai and Colin Powell address delegates as the UN World Bank and Asian Development Bank estimate 1.7 billion needed in the first year.
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Tibetan music scholar freed from Chinese prison on medical parole
Ngawang Choephel, 34, a Tibetan music scholar and former Fulbright teacher at Middlebury College, was released after 6 1/2 years of an 18 year sentence for spying. James Jeffords spoke with him by phone. the release aims to improve U S China relations ahead of President Bush's Beijing visit.
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U.S. Troops Deploy in Philippines Stir Mixed Feelings
Manila reacts to 660 American troops arrival with protest and nostalgia for World War II rescue. Some see potential gains fragile. others fear a U.S. return to dominance amid Muslim rebel fighting with 160 Special Forces aiding Filipino troops.
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Norma Ann Alberts Elkins 62 Dayton obituary
Norma Ann Alberts Elkins, 62, of Dayton, died Saturday January 19, 2002 at her home. Arrangements are pending at Earthman Funeral Home in Baytown.
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Afghanistan Aid Conference Amid War Ravaged Rebuilding Efforts
Afghanistan seeks international aid as Karzai urges reconstruction costs totaling 1.7 billion in year one and up to 15 billion over a decade. UN priorities include filling coffers, restarting farming, and establishing a police force amid fragile security and Taliban activity. Marines and Afghan forces adjust deployments as operations continue and detainees are moved.
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Texas State Guard serves Baytown area amid calls to go overseas
Brown states the Texas State Guard is securing the armory and aiding families as units may be called to duty by the governor. The 8th Brigade, based in Houston and stretching across about 40 counties, includes Baytown's 6th Battalion. The unit, nicknamed Terry's Texas Rangers, traces back to Civil War origins and is named after Benjamin Franklin Terry. Members train monthly and serve without pay unless activated. The 6th Battalion works with local agencies on events and security and seeks volunteers age 17 and older. Call (281) 428-2305 for information.
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