Virginia Tech reinstates affirmative action policy after ban vote
Virginia Tech's Board of Visitors voted 8-5 to rescind a March 10 ban on race and group based preferences in hiring admissions and scholarships. The meeting drew about 250 supporters amid protests and calls for action over affirmative action. In Honduras a prison riot left 69 dead and 31 injured, with all inmates accounted for after a daylong search for fugitives was called off.
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Kenya’s new government faces progress and problems
Kenya’s ruling coalition won a strong victory after 39 years of one party rule. The Kibaki government is praised for curbing corruption but struggles to create jobs and satisfy promises. Two of three anti corruption bills stalled amid infighting, threatening renewed donor aid.
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Bush hopes IMF meetings ease Iraq rifts
Washington AP reports World finance officials seek ways to insulate the global economy from war and terrorism. The Bush administration aims to use IMF meetings to mend rifts from the war and secure pledges to rebuild Iraq.
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North Korea Rejects UN Talks as War Fears Rise
North Korea dismissed the UN Security Council plan to discuss its nuclear standoff. Seoul canceled high level talks after Pyongyang did not confirm, and KCNA warned the UN actions were a prelude to war. North Korea seeks a direct non aggression pact.
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Hong Kong lawmakers warn hospitals may buckle over mystery illness
AP reports lawmakers in Hong Kong fear hospitals could be overwhelmed by rising SARS cases as WHO investigators seek clues to the illness. China tallies 52 dead from SARS with six new fatalities, while Hong Kong records 22 deaths and 42 new cases bringing infections to 800. Officials warn resources must be reallocated or normal services will fail.
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