Peacekeeping advance under way as Liberia awaits Peace deployment
West African officers aided by U S contractors mapped camps as aid shipments arrived and refugees crowded Monrovia amid hopes for a multinational force to separate Taylor forces from rebels. Nigerian troops lead a 300 member vanguard of a 3 250 strong force planned to deploy soon.
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AcceleGlove translates sign language into speech
Jose Hernandez-Rebollar of George Washington University demonstrates the AcceleGlove, an electronic sensor glove that translates rapid ASL hand signs into spoken words and text. The device aims to ease deaf communication with hearing people and may advance military silent signaling research.
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Gay Episcopalian bishop-elect nears final confirmation vote
In Minneapolis the Rev. V. Gene Robinson, 56, moved toward becoming the first openly gay elected Episcopal bishop after winning one of two final votes. The House of Deputies approved him 128 to 63 with 25 delegations not counted. The final Bishops vote follows amid conservative anger and fears of divides within the Anglican Communion.
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Iraq's new president al Jaafari vows to lead despite limits
Ibrahim al Jaafari, Iraq’s new president, says he does not fear the responsibility though U S veto power and a rotating nine member council limit his authority. He has lived abroad since 1980 and his family remains in London as he takes office in a nation rebuilding after dictatorship and war.
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Hussein sons laid to rest in Saddam's hometown village
In Al Auja near Tikrit, Odai and Qusai Hussein and grandson Mustafa were buried after a U.S. led operation. Locals recall a miracle in the remains while other accounts describe decomposition and a strong odor at burial.
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