Pentagon Plans Germany Draw Down with Lighter Forces
The Pentagon proposes replacing two Army divisions in Germany with smaller more mobile troops as part of a global force shift. Officials insist the move is not a retreat but a reallocation for greater flexibility to move U S forces to regions like the Middle East. Defense Undersecretary Douglas Feith said planning is advanced and no final decision has been made.
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Collapse of Maria Lionza statue shocks Venezuela
In Caracas a 53-year-old statue of Maria Lionza split at the waist and fell, quickly interpreted by cult followers as a sign Venezuela’s political crisis nears end. Opponents blame Chavez supporters for vandalism during weekend protests, while authorities report ongoing recall signatures.
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Peculiar candidates headline European Parliament election story
European Parliament elections draw unusual contenders from sport and entertainment. Notable figures include soccer star Mladen Rudonja, ex NHL forward Peter Stastny, adult film star Nora Baumberger, and Estonian model Carmen Kass, as 25 EU nations vote.
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Guards testify in Nichols murder penalty phase in Oklahoma
In McAlester Oklahoma a jury weighing life or death for Terry Nichols heard guards describe the bombing co conspirator as polite quiet and scholarly while in custody. Detention officers at Oklahoma County Jail noted his reading Bible writing and prayers as the trial nears closing arguments and jurors prepare to deliberate.
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