Bush leaves Americas summit with mixed signals on FTAA progress
At the Summit of the Americas in Mar del Plata, President Bush faced divided Latin American reactions, with 29 of 34 nations urging talks to continue while Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Venezuela oppose new talks. Protests occurred, but Saturday was calm as negotiations extend toward an April deadline.
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U.S.-led assault targets al-Qaida stronghold in Husaybah
About 3,500 U.S. and Iraqi troops backed by jets launched a major operation against insurgent held Husaybah near the Syrian border to seize control of the Euphrates valley. The assault, named Operation Steel Curtain, aims to cut foreign fighter routes and ready the western Anbar province for the Dec 15 parliamentary vote.
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Bush orders ethics briefings for aides over CIA leak case
President Bush directs staff to review ethics rules after the indictment of a White House aide in the CIA leak case. The counsel's office will hold mandatory briefings next week focusing on handling classified information for all security clearances, with no exceptions.
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Alito Confirmation Hearings Set For January Start
President Bush announced that Senate confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito will begin January 9 with a final confirmation vote planned for January 20. Bush had sought a pre Christmas confirmation and noted Alito as his pick to replace retiring Justice Sandra Day O Connor.
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Texas death row inmate escapes Houston jail in nationwide hunt
Charles Victor Thompson, 35, a Harris County Jail escapee, remains at large as authorities pursue tips nationwide. The U S Marshals have offered a 10000 dollar reward and designated him a federal fugitive to marshal resources. Thompson was condemned in 1999 for the killings of his ex girlfriend Dennise Hayslip and her new boyfriend Darren Cain in 1998 in Tomball and Spring Texas.
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Two killed in Hobby Airport small jet crash
A Cessna Citation 500 crashed at Hobby Airport killing two people on board. The incident occurred about 10 am as the jet was cleared for a quick takeoff to avoid an incoming Southwest Airlines plane. Victims' names and destinations were not released.
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Hobby Airport
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Pirates attack Seabourn Spirit off Somalian coast
Pirates fired rocket propelled grenades and machine guns at a Seabourn Spirit cruise liner about 100 miles off Somalia. Two armed boats approached to board but the vessel outran them. One crew member was injured by shrapnel.
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French suburban violence spreads to tranquil towns
Acheres and surrounding towns faced a wave of arson as youths from Paris suburbs torched 900 vehicles and targeted a nursery school and other sites. Police used a helicopter and mobile units, resulting in over 250 arrests during the ninth straight night of unrest.
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