Barghouti to drop out of race for Palestinian presidency
In Ramallah, imprisoned leader Marwan Barghouti withdraws from the January 9 vote to replace Yasser Arafat. Barghouti, serving five life terms in Israel, had been running as an independent and was near tied with Mahmoud Abbas before a last minute move by his wife Fadwa.
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Year after Saddam's capture trial unsure amid insurgency
A year after Saddam Hussein's capture and relocation, no trial date is set as insurgency rages. Officials warn the process will not rush, studies of evidence proceed quietly with U S help, while Iraqi prosecutors lawyers and judges risk threats. The political transition and upcoming elections complicate the case.
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Trauma in adulthood linked to poorer health in older age
A Psychology and Aging study of 1518 adults 65 and older finds trauma in young and middle adulthood most strongly ties to current health. Those 65 to 74 show greatest impact, with WWII-era resilience noted in 75 to 84 year olds but the oldest group born before 1919 more vulnerable. Health providers may consider past trauma when treating seniors.
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University of
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Ukraine’s Yushchenko heads home after dioxin poisoning probe
Ukraine opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko left a Vienna clinic after doctors confirmed dioxin poisoning and prosecutors reopened the investigation. He praised Ukrainian protesters who opposed the Nov 21 runoff won by Viktor Yanukovych and urged patience as a new vote is set for Dec 26.
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