Blair cleared as BBC chief quits over Iraq dossier misstep
The judge ruled Blair and officials were not guilty of wrongdoing over the death of David Kelly and criticized the BBC for its Sept 2002 dossier claims. Gavyn Davies quit as BBC chairman, and CEO Greg Dyke apologized for key allegations in May 29 broadcast.
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Army Iraq stay likely through 2006 says official
Schoemaker said staff plans for another Army rotation of similar size into Iraq in 2005 and 2006 while Pentagon officials cautioned decisions on future rotation sizes are months away. Rumsfeld approved the troop increase under emergency authority after 9/11. This month the Army began the largest rotation since World War II moving about 250 000 troops in and out of Iraq and Afghanistan. About 165 000 Army National Guard and Reserve members serve tours longer than expected.
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Kay urges independent inquiry into U S intelligence failures
Former CIA Iraq Survey Group head David Kay urged an outside inquiry to identify flaws in U S intelligence that led to faulty Iraq weapons reports. He cited lack of spies inside Saddam Hussein’s regime and limited data as key issues needing scrutiny.
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Kerry Extends Lead With Endorsements and New Ads
Democratic front-runner John Kerry, riding his New Hampshire win, gains party establishment endorsements and starts TV ads as he heads to Missouri for a seven-state primary swing. Howard Dean shakes up his campaign by replacing manager Joe Trippi with Roy Neel and asking aides to defer pay. Clark Edwards and Lieberman trailed in Iowa results. A total of 269 pledged delegates are at stake next week.
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Vilsack backs Kerry as race shifts after early Iowa
Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack endorses Senator John Kerry signaling Kerry as Democrats best bet for the White House. Vilsack's wife Christie had campaigned with Kerry before the caucuses as momentum moves to Missouri South Carolina Oklahoma Arizona Delaware and New Mexico North Dakota.
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Gaza City clashes leave eight Palestinians dead in street battles
Israeli troops and Palestinian militants fought for hours in Gaza City with eight Palestinians killed. The violence disrupted a U.S. bid to restart peace talks and risked undermining the road map plan. US envoys Wolf and Satterfield pressed Palestinian leaders in Ramallah to rekindle stalled talks.
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