Murky terrorism intelligence cited by Wolfowitz on TV
Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz said intelligence on terrorism is inherently murky and urged acting on imperfect information to prevent attacks. He linked Iraq war to the broader war on terror, while critics noted the previous certainty about al-Qaida links.
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Black degree gains touted amid rising incarceration
National Urban League President Marc Morial says 2002 census shows 17 percent of blacks 25 and older hold bachelor degrees, a record high, but warns that rising imprisonment and covert racism undermine progress. He notes gaps between college access and black incarceration rates.
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Rebels urged to pull back as Monrovia shudders with fighting
U S Ambassador John Blaney appealed to Liberia's LURD rebels to retreat beyond the Po River to let food aid reach refugees in Monrovia. Shelling killed at least 16 civilians near the rebel port as government forces and rebels clash at key crossings. Sekou Conneh said retreat would occur only with peacekeepers in place.
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Congressional delegation finds no abuse at Guantanamo prison
A group of six U.S. representatives toured the Guantanamo Bay terror suspect facility in Cuba and reported no evidence of abuse. Rep. C A Dutch Ruppersberger said inmates had alleged beatings and cold, overcrowded rooms but the delegation saw otherwise while reviewing interrogation rooms and techniques. The base holds about 660 prisoners from 42 countries on suspected al Qaida links.
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Richardson to Lead 2004 Democratic National Convention
Democrats plan to nominate Bill Richardson New Mexico governor as convention chairman with Terry McAuliffe poised to announce in Boston. Alice Huffman of the California NAACP named to head the convention committee.
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Yemen forces seize four al Qaeda linked militants
Yemeni security forces arrested four alleged members of an al Qaeda linked group suspected in the attack on a military medical convoy. The detainees are said to belong to the Aden Abyan Islamic Army, formed by Arab and Yemeni fighters who fought the Soviet Union in Afghanistan in 1989. The group is blamed for the June 21 assault that wounded seven soldiers in southern Yemen.
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Cambodians vote to decide prime minister amid irregularities
Cambodians vote Sunday to decide whether to retain Prime Minister Hun Sen and his 24-year party in a generally peaceful election. Reports of irregularities circulated as a grenade incident near the Royal Palace wounded one person. final results expected Aug. 8 with trends by today.
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