Geneva rights extended for terror detainees and tribunals
The Bush administration pledged Geneva protections for captives in the war on terror while seeking to restore Congress the military tribunals struck down by the Supreme Court. A memo directs compliance with Article 3, but officials say practical effects on interrogation and trials remain unclear.
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Special Someone Always in Our Hearts Birthday Wish
A heartfelt message from a wife and family to a lost loved one. They express love and remembrance and note a birthday on July 29th, cherishing memories and enduring affection despite the absence.
Eight explosive devices kill, injure commuters in Bombay trains
In Bombay eight hazardous devices exploded in first class carriages during the evening rush hour, killing and wounding hundreds. The attack, thought linked to Kashmiri militants, sparked global security awakenings as investigations focus on coordinated strikes targeting professionals in India’s financial hub. authorities report most victims suffered head and chest injuries. the blast sequence disrupted rail services and left thousands stranded.
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India
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Pakistan
Kashmir
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Ramesh Sawant
The
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Mumbai
Derailment and Fire Disrupt Chicago Transit During Rush Hour
A seven car commuter train derailed near Clark and Lake, triggering a subway tunnel fire. Dozens of passengers evacuated and about 120 were hospitalized mainly for smoke inhalation. two reported in critical condition. No foul play suspected as authorities investigate the derailment cause.
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Chicago Transit Authority
Frank Kruesi
Fire Department
Larry Langford
Clark and Lake
Kruesi
Philip Cline
O'Hare International Airport
Ibis Antongiorgi
Joel Johnson
Novak confirms Rove as source in Plame outing story
Washington columnist Robert Novak publicly confirms Karl Rove was a source for his report outing CIA officer Valerie Plame. Novak says his memory differs from the Rove camp’s account, while Rove’s lawyer contends Rove did not know Plame’s name and merely heard the same information.
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Washington
Robert Novak
White House
Karl Rove
CIA
Valerie Plame
Novak
Rove
Mark Corallo
Plame
Corallo
Convicted teen killer O'Brien executed in Texas
Derrick Sean O'Brien apologized profusely before his execution in Huntsville for the torture rape and strangling of two Houston teenagers 13 years earlier. He was pronounced dead at 6 19 p m seven minutes after lethal drugs began. He was part of a six member street gang involved in the slayings of Elizabeth Pena 16 and Jennifer Ertman 14 whose bodies were found days after they disappeared along railroad tracks.
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Derrick Sean O'Brien
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O'Brien
Elizabeth Pena
Jennifer Ertman
Israel strikes Hamas meeting in Gaza City kills six
Israeli warplanes hit a Gaza City meeting of Hamas commanders and others, killing six including two children and injuring 27. An expanded southern Gaza incursion and a house explosion tied to a Hamas activist's residence were reported as tanks and troops moved to press for a captured soldier's release.
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Nabil al-Salmiah
Bassem Naim
Stranger returns a 70 year old rhinestone brooch after decade
Bernice Weinkauf is reunited with a treasured antique brooch ten years after losing it in a restaurant parking lot. The finder, who wished to stay anonymous, placed an ad in the newspaper after rediscovering the item, saying she felt guilty for not returning it sooner.
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San Angelo
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