Cleric urges release of Iraqi prisoners to aid new government
Sunni cleric Ahmed Abdul Ghafour al Samarrai called President Jalal Talabani to release thousands of suspected rebels and issue a broad pardon to work with the new government. He spoke as four bombs in Baghdad killed at least two and wounded 14 amid ongoing violence. Ukraine began withdrawing its 1,462 soldiers, planning full withdrawal by year end, with 900 remaining by May 12.
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Beijing warns of possible legal action against protesters
Thousands rallied in Shanghai and Hangzhou while Beijing police blocked marches in Tiananmen Square amid a push to influence Tokyo’s bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat. China cited social stability and warned protesters faces legal action as Tokyo eyed talks to defuse the crisis.
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Jackson trial judge scolds lawyer and witness in Michael Jackson case
In Santa Maria California the mother of Jackson's accuser faced sharp cross examination as attorney Thomas Mesereau questioned her credibility. The judge urged restraint after lengthy responses and noted the witness had lied under oath in a separate JCPenney_related suit where the family received over 150000 dollars. The singer faces accusations of molesting a 13 year old in 2003 at Neverland Ranch.
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Education officials criticized for poor judgment in Williams deal
A government inspector general report finds Education Secretary Rod Paige and aides exercised poor judgment in hiring commentator Armstrong Williams for 240000 to promote No Child Left Behind. No evidence of personal promotion found, but questions remain about value, ad quality, and reach to target audiences.
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