Bush pledges aid to Africa at G8 summit
At Gleneagles the G8 leaders gathered for a three day summit with President Bush promising to ease African suffering through aid while opposing mandatory emissions cuts. He met Bono and Geldof to discuss funding for poverty disease and war relief. He also defended the Kyoto accord stance and pressed Blair on U S positions.
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G eight summit seeks unified action on climate and aid
Leaders of the G eight gather with Blair hosting to push a strong international accord on man made pollution and mandatory CO2 cuts while aiming to maintain unity with Bush. They discuss Iraq, UN role, and new insurgent tactics as Bush defends his choices.
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White House slows pace on next Supreme Court pick
The White House signaled a slower timetable for selecting a new Supreme Court justice, saying Bush may wait weeks before announcing a nominee. Plans aim to shorten the window before Senate hearings, while O'Connor's retirement has unsettled observers. Bush defends Gonzales amid criticism as Thompson to help shepherd the nominee.
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Al Qaida linked group threatens Egypt envoy in Baghdad
Al Qaida linked militants threaten to kill Egypt's top envoy in Baghdad as Iraq urges foreign diplomats to stay. Attacks on Bahrain and Pakistan envoys spark regional security concerns amid calls for continued Western support and diplomatic upgrades.
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Five U.S. Citizens Held in Iraq Insurgent Probe
The Pentagon reports five U.S. citizens detained separately in Iraq on suspected insurgent activity. Among them are Iraqi-Americans captured in spring and summer, a Jordanian-American tied to Abu Musab Zarqawi, and an Iranian-American found with bomb timer parts. One Iraqi-American faced alleged planning for an attack and another possible kidnapping.
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