US investigates Black Hawk crash amid Iraq war toll
In Baghdad US forces probe a Black Hawk crash caused by insurgent fire as 17 soldiers die in the worst single loss of life since the Iraq war began. An audio tape purporting to be from Saddam Hussein calls Iraqis to escalate attacks against the occupation. The tape airs on Al Arabiya. The speaker says Saddam and the Baath Party must return to power. US troops press offensive with Baghdad operations.
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Al Qaida claims Istanbul synagogues blast responsibility
Arabic newspapers received separate statements Sunday alleging Al Qaida carried out the Istanbul attacks near two synagogues. The claim said two units acted after monitoring Mossad agents, while Iraqi conflict coverage noted ongoing U S military actions and alleged Saddam-era preparations for guerrilla warfare.
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Bush backs tentative Medicare drug benefit expansion
President Bush endorsed a tentative deal on legislation to add prescription drug coverage to Medicare. The plan, potentially the largest expansion, would cost up to 400 billion over 10 years and charge about 35 dollars monthly. It would involve private insurers for seniors and disabled Americans, with Senate leaders optimistic about passage this week.
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Palestinian leader cautious as cease-fire talks near
Palestinian aides say militants signaling readiness for cease-fire with Israel ahead of Egyptian intelligence chief Omar Suleiman’s visit. Prime Minister Ahmed Qureia expects truce talks to start soon, hoping to revive the road map peace plan despite past violence and political wrangles.
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Missing Iraq war veteran found slain in woods near Fort Benning
Spc. Richard Davis, a 25 year old Iraq veteran, was discovered almost skeletonized after four months in a wooded area. Four men, former infantry comrades, stand charged with killing him after a homecoming celebration near Fort Benning. Family accuses Army of treating his disappearance as AWOL. Investigators consider the death as a possible brawl gone wrong, amid battlefield trauma questions.
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Protests Rise Outside Miami Talks on Free Trade Area
Hundreds of antiglobalization activists picketed as 34 Western Hemisphere nations opened talks on a Free Trade Area of the Americas. About 4,100 demonstrators gathered near downtown Miami and 200 others rallied in Fort Lauderdale, protesting wages and labor conditions. Rosalia Nolasco and her seven year old son joined the Immokalee farm worker wage protest.
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