U S says momentum remains in Iraq war effort
Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage, during a visit to Iraq, asserted the United States holds the initiative and momentum in the war while two paratroopers were killed in a roadside ambush. The Red Cross announced closures of two main offices due to deteriorating security as attacks on coalition forces and Iraqi security personnel rise.
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Explosions Rock Riyadh Compound Killing At Least Two
Three blasts hit a western Riyadh residential compound, killing at least two people and injuring 86. Saudi officials blamed a death by own action car bombing possibly linked to al Qaida. The attack followed US warnings of imminent terror and closure of three diplomatic missions in Saudi Arabia.
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Arafat Wins Power Deal as West Bank Tensions Rise
Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat retained control of security forces after a weeks long power struggle with Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei. The accord names a handpicked interior minister and clears the path for a new government and resumed talks with Israel. Israeli troops killed Palestinians in West Bank clashes, and in Gaza near the fence, two more were slain as a large explosives lab was destroyed in a refugee camp.
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CIA says N Korea can validate nuclear plans
The CIA told Congress North Korea may have validated its nuclear designs without a test through 1980s explosive tests. Estimates suggest one or two weapons, with some analysts arguing more may exist. Mechanisms remain unspecified and the report frames the rationale for an early weapon capability.
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Pittsburgh Diocese pushes autonomy amid church split
The Pittsburgh diocese approved an amendment to ignore some national church policies when they conflict with diocesan constitution and canons, asserting authority to prevail where the church's resolutions oppose the historic faith and order.
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Orion star blocks in a Liberty gas stop on set
On location in rural fields Lloyd Bridges welcomed a movie crew including Dee and Wanda Orton. Dee notes she scuba dives and Bridges’ sons Jeff and Beau also scuba. A photo with Bridges was taken, and the group found gas near Liberty as Wanda’s weekly column begins.
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