England to plead guilty in Abu Ghraib abuse case
Pfc. Lynndie England plans to plead guilty in a Fort Hood military court to seven of nine counts including conspiracy and maltreatment of prisoners related to abuses at Abu Ghraib. Prosecutors say the plea will reduce potential maximum penalties and dismiss one indecent acts charge.
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Taiwan Opposition Leader Lien Chan Meets Chinese President Hu Jintao
Lien Chan of Taiwan's Nationalist Party meets in Beijing with President Hu Jintao on a historic visit, aiming to reduce cross strait tensions. They pledge steps toward mutual military trust, farm trade, and Taiwan's involvement in international groups, amid limited clear political impact.
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Wisconsin Governor vetoes voter photo ID bill
Gov. Jim Doyle vetoed a bill that would require government issued picture IDs at the polls saying it would disenfranchise about 100 000 senior citizens without drivers licenses. Republicans argued it would reduce election fraud and override attempts await.
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FDA approves Byetta, first in new diabetes drug class
The FDA approved Byetta exenatide for Type 2 diabetes, a twice daily injection derived from Gila monster saliva. Developed by Amylin and Eli Lilly, it should be used with older drugs initially and will hit markets by June 1 with pricing undisclosed.
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Conservative chief accuses Blair of lying over Iraq war
Britain’s Conservative Party leader Michael Howard calls Tony Blair a liar on prewar intelligence and the case for war. He says Blair lacks truth and a plan for peace, as polls show mixed reactions and the Goldsmith memo on legality surfaces.
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