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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 2008

Page

7

Dutch defense chief's son killed by Afghan device

Lt. Dennis van Uhm, 23, son of the Netherlands' defense chief Gen. Peter van Uhm, was fatally hurt by a roadside device in Uruzgan seven miles from Camp Holland. Two other Dutch soldiers were wounded. Taliban claimed pre-knowledge of his movements, a claim the government rejected.

Hague Netherlands Afghanistan Dennis van Uhm Camp Holland Uruzgan van Uhm Peter van Uhm Taliban Qari Yousef Ahmadi Jan Peter Balkenende Balkenende Robin Middel

Pope links human rights to peace in UN address

Benedict XVI urged global cooperation and stressed respect for human rights as the path to solving world problems. He warned that multilateral decisions are still controlled by a few powerful nations, and he did not single out any country in his General Assembly remarks. The trip also marked the first visit by a pope to an American synagogue.

New York Benedict XVI United Nations U.N Benedict United States U.S U.N. General Assembly Vatican Iraq Security Council

Pope Benedict urges rights based global action for peace

Pope Benedict says faith and values require international cooperation to protect the environment and aid Africa and developing regions from globalization harms. He links human rights to reduced inequality and security, warns rights violations fuel violence, and notes his wartime draft experiences during World War II.

Africa Benedict

Carter holds talks with Hamas chief in Syria

Former President Carter met with Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal and deputy in Damascus bypassing warnings from the United States and Israel. Hamas officials described the session as warm while offering no commitments on rocket attacks or prisoner exchanges.

Carter Hamas Syria Damascus U.S US S Israel Khaled Mashaal Eli Yishai Nazzal Mashaal Gilad Shalit

Israel to build more homes in two West Bank settlements

Israel plans 100 new homes in Ariel and Elkana deep inside the West Bank as part of ongoing settlement expansion. Housing Minister Zeev Boim says growth is due to natural population increase and rejects promises to halt all construction, despite a U.S. backed peace plan calling for a moratorium.

Israel Jerusalem West Bank Ariel Elkana Saeb Erekat Rael Zeev Boim

Wall dividing Sadr City sparks clashes in Baghdad

Loyalists of Muqtada al-Sadr denounce a concrete wall built by U.S. forces through Sadr City while clashes erupt between Mahdi Army fighters and U.S. and Iraqi troops. The barrier aims to limit insurgent movement and rocket attacks on the Green Zone, though residents complain of checkpoint delays.

Al-Sadr U.S Baghdad Muqtada al-Sadr Sadr Sadr City

Tejano star Emilio Navaira moves from ICU toward recovery

Tejano Grammy winner Emilio Navaira is being moved out of intensive care at Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center and could leave the Houston hospital in weeks. Doctors say full recovery may take months or longer despite progress. His wife Maria says he is out of danger. The 45 year old singer was injured when his tour bus crashed into freeway barrels near the I 610 and US 59 interchange in Bellaire on March 23.

Associated Press Emilio Navaira Houston Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center Navaira Navarra Maria U.S. Highway 59 Bellaire

L A court orders Spears to pay lawyers in conservatorship

A Los Angeles court commissioner authorized payment of over 372,500 dollars to lawyers for Britney Spears and family from Spears assets. The funds are controlled by her father James Spears and attorney Andrew Wallet. The next conservatorship hearing is set for May 29.

Associated Press Los Angeles Britney Spears Spears Reva Goetz James Spears Andrew Wallet Goetz

Eve Klum Hilton Attend US Weekly Hollywood Party

Heidi Klum Eva Longoria hosted US Weeklys Hot Hollywood party at Beso in Hollywood. Nicky Hilton Lauren Conrad Ian Ziering and Marlee Matlin joined celebrities from The Hills and Dancing With the Stars in a red carpet and VIP room scene.

Associated Press Eve Heidi Klum Nicky Hilton US Weekly Eva Longoria Hollywood MTV ABC Lauren Conrad Ian Ziering Klum Marlee Matlin Cristian de la Fuente

Hasselhoff Agrees To 25 000 Monthly Alimony And Support

David Hasselhoff will pay 21000 a month to ex-wife Pamela Bach and 4000 a month for their two daughters 17 year old Taylor and 15 year old Hayley under a divorce settlement filed in California. They share custody and will divide the couple’s home cars bank accounts and guild pensions. Bach and Hasselhoff divorced in 2006 after more than 16 years of marriage.

Associated Press David Hasselhoff Baywatch” Star Pamela Bach Taylor Hayley Hasselhoff Bach California

Portrait artist George Pollard dies at 88 in Kenosha Wisconsin

Kenosha artist George Pollard aged 88 died Thursday. He painted notable figures including Presidents Truman and Kennedy, Pope John Paul II, and Muhammad Ali. No cause of death was provided.

Associated Press George Pollard Kenosha Wis Harry Truman John Kennedy Pope John Paul II Muhammad Ali

Robert Downey Jr. Faces Down Demons in Parade Profile

Sunday in Parade traces Robert Downey Jr. battle with addiction and legal troubles. The article details his climb from the brink to renewed fame, highlighting key turning points, mentors, and his ongoing recovery journey.

Robert Downey Jr

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