Aruba father freed in case linked to Alabama teen mystery
Aruban police released Paul van der Sloot 52, father of a Dutch suspect connected to the missing Alabama teenager. Anita van der Sloot stressed the family’s relief as authorities kept silent on the release after a party boat disc jockey’s arrest. Beaches reopen in Florida after shark killed 14 year old Jamie Daigle near Walton County, with lifeguards added.
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Justice Dept detained Muslims after 9 11 in flawed cases
A report by the American Civil Liberties Union and Human Rights Watch alleges the Justice Department imprisoned at least 70 Muslim men for months after the September 11 attacks based on secret evidence and weak links to terrorism. Four were convicted, three await trial, and 13 received government apologies.
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Wildfire triggers evacuations and highway closure in Utah
Firefighters fought a nearly 60,000 acre blaze in hot dry wind near St George Utah closing a major highway for hours and casting a dark smoky haze over southwest Utah. Officials planned to allow Gunlock residents to return home Sunday evening with one hour notice if the fire shifts.
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Settlers clash as bulldozers begin Gaza withdrawal force
Israeli troops and several dozen Orthodox Jewish settlers clashed near Shirat Hayam as demolitions began in Gaza. Dozens of protesters climbed bulldozers and blocked paths while one soldier was disciplined for siding with demonstrators. Israel plans to uproot 8,500 settlers in Gaza starting mid August.
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Iran leader vows restart of nuclear program amid defiant stance
Iran's president-elect Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says Iran will pursue the nuclear path with self reliance and warns Europeans that trust requires mutual effort. He frames the shift as progress and promises a moderate approach while deflecting questions on U S ties.
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London malls ban hoodies spark blaze of debate
In Britain the ban on hooded sweatshirts spreads to about six malls and schools as a tactic against vandalism and petty crime. Prime Minister Blair endorses the policy begun at Bluewater Mall in Kent, drawing public debate on youth freedom and security.
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