England to plead guilty in Abu Ghraib abuse case
Pfc. Lynndie England will plead guilty to seven of nine counts in the Abu Ghraib abuse case at Fort Hood, dropping two counts. The plea reduces potential sentences from up to 16 years to about 11 years, with other members of the 872nd MP Company already accepting pleas or awaiting trial.
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Taiwan Nationalist Leader Lien Chan Meets Hu Jintao in Beijing
Lien Chan, head of Taiwan's Nationalist Party, visits mainland China and meets President Hu Jintao in the Great Hall of the People. They pledge steps to reduce cross strait tensions, enable Taiwan farm sales, and explore Taiwan's participation in global groups while observers doubt real change.
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Wisconsin governor vetoes voter ID bill
Gov. Jim Doyle vetoed a bill requiring government issued picture IDs at the polls saying it would disenfranchise about 100,000 senior citizens without drivers licenses. Republicans argued the measure would curb fraud while Doyle called it voting barriers. Assembly Speaker Gard planned a vote to override, but vetoes stand.
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FDA approves Byetta diabetes drug for type 2
The FDA clears Byetta exenatide, a new injectable for type 2 diabetes derived from Gila monster saliva. It must be injected twice daily and is to be used with older medications initially, with sales starting by June 1. price not disclosed.
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Tory leader accuses Blair of lying over prewar Iraq
Britain’s Conservative chief Michael Howard said Prime Minister Tony Blair lied about prewar intelligence and the Iraq war case. He argued Blair lacks truth and a plan for postwar peace while polls show public distrust in Blair’s honesty.
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