NASA warns of rain delays for Discovery return
NASA warned astronauts Sunday to expect rain delays as the Discovery crew prepared to end a two week mission. The seven member crew planned to land at Cape Canaveral. commander Alan Poindexter said extra time in orbit is fine and a Tuesday return or a backup landing in Southern California is possible if rain holds.
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Aid Arrives as Hu Jintao Visits Quake Hit Town in China
In Jiegu western Tibet the quake death toll reached 1706 with 12128 injured as aid pours in amid protests over reach. President Hu Jintao cut short a South America trip to oversee relief in the disaster zone.
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Cuba blocks Ladies in White protest in Havana
Cuban security agents barred the wives and mothers of jailed dissidents from their weekly Sunday march in Havana. The seven year run of peaceful demonstrations was halted as officials led the women away, after officials announced they would require permission to protest. The group supports roughly 75 dissidents arrested in 2003.
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Iceland farmers rush to shield herds from volcanic ash
Across Iceland near Skogar farmers contend with ash from Eyjafjallajokull. Dairy farmer Berglind Hilmarsdottir and neighbors moved cattle to shelter as some animals wandered in the gray ash. Fluoride in the ash risks poisoning and internal damage if inhaled or ingested.
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Pope vows stronger protection after Maltese abuse talks
Pope Benedict XVI tearfully pledged to protect children and pursue justice for abuse victims after meeting eight Maltese men who say four priests abused them as youths at a Catholic orphanage. The Vatican said the pope offered no new admissions but promised effective measures while rejecting church-wide cover up accusations.
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Airlines test flights show no damage from ash cloud
Major carriers including KLM Lufthansa and Air France sent test flights into European airspace amid ongoing volcanic ash warnings. Officials say safety appears possible though meteorologists warn skies remain unstable and EU may resume only partial traffic as 80 percent of airspace stays closed.
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