Political groups move to deny al Jaafari prime minister bid
Three major blocs including Sunnis Kurds and secularists urged the Shiite alliance to withdraw Ibrahim al Jaafari from the prime minister nomination as talks on a new national unity government stall. At least 47 people were killed across Iraq in bombings and shootings, the deadliest a car bomb in southeast Baghdad killing 29 and wounding 67.
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EPA proposes higher pollution limit for ethanol plants
The EPA proposes raising the emissions threshold for corn milling plants that produce ethanol from 100 to 250 tons per year to boost domestic renewables. Sen. John Thune has pressed the change, saying it aligns with human consumption ethanol and eases gasoline price spikes. Public comments will be collected for 60 days.
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Saddam asserts ordered trial and executions in Shiite crackdown
Saddam Hussein declares in court he ordered the trial of 148 Shiites who were executed and the destruction of palm groves and farms after an assassination attempt in Dujail. Prosecution cites 1984 decree. defendants face possible hanging for crimes including torture and root crackdown. Trial adjourned to March 12.
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Putin admits moral responsibility for 1968 invasion
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow bears moral responsibility for the 1968 invasion of Czechoslovakia. He noted no legal liability but affirmed moral fault during a Prague news conference with President Vaclav Klaus. He also referenced a 1993 critique by Boris Yeltsin and linked the stance to improving ties with former Soviet satellites.
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Dubai-linked deals under federal security review
The Bush administration opened national security probes into a Dubai owned firm’s 1.2 billion purchase of Doncasters Group Ltd and into an Israeli bid for Sourcefire. The actions involve plants in Georgia and Connecticut making precision components for military engines and tanks. Congress is being briefed on the investigations.
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