American and Canadian shot dead at Hunt Oil field in Yemen
A Yemeni gunman killed an American and two Canadians at a Hunt Oil Co. rig in Marib province and wounded another Canadian before killing himself. The attack, described by oil workers and a U S diplomat, occurred in a northern Yemen oil field about 100 miles northeast of Sanaa. motive unclear. Hunt Oil suspended Yemen operations. Nabors, the operator, did not comment.
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Turkey to ask parliament for U S airspace rights in Iraq war
Turkish government said it would seek a parliamentary vote on allowing U S Air Force aircraft to use Turkish airspace for potential strikes on Iraq while not immediately seeking approval for U S troop deployment. Cabinet spokesman Cemil Cicek indicated airspace rights would come first with a later troop decision.
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February housing starts drop sharply amid weak demand
Washington AP reports February housing starts fell 11 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.62 million units, the steepest decline in nearly a decade. The drop underscored ongoing weather and economic concerns hitting residential construction and raising questions about future activity.
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Kopp Convicted in 1998 Slaying of Doctor in Amherst
Buffalo AP James Kopp, 48, an anti abortion extremist who said he aimed to wound the provider, was found guilty of second degree murder for the doctor shot through a window of his Amherst home. Judge D Amico ordered sentencing for May 9 with a minimum of 15 years to life and a maximum of 25 years to life.
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World Allies Split Over Iraq War Stance Across Leaders
Chinese President Hu Jintao urged peace and a UN backed political settlement while Moscow and Paris criticized war. German Chancellor Schroeder and Vatican officials warned against invasion. UK Prime Minister Blair rallied support as Australia pledged 2000 troops and Koizumi kept Japan’s noncombat stance.
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