Quake in Afghanistan Provinces Kills 57 People
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Sarbagh Khuram village in Samangan, causing a landslide that killed about 50 and flooded 100 homes after blocking a river. Seven others died in Rustaq, Takhar, as roofs collapsed in the northern region. Local officials and Uzbek militia spokesman Sharif Ullah Khan provided details to AP.
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Ireland Introduces 13-Cent Plastic Bag Tax
Ireland imposes a 13 cent per bag charge on plastic shopping bags to push reusable bags. The government expects about 160 million dollars annually to fund environmental programs as shoppers resist throwaway bags amid Dublin protests and mixed local opinions.
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Senate farm bill faces faster boost to growers income
Economists analyzing the Senate and House farm bills say the Senate version would deliver quicker income gains this year, with $7.1 billion more national farm income than current programs, while the House bill would ultimately yield higher income after 2003. By 2004 the House would surpass the Senate by about $2 billion, and by 2006 more farms would benefit from the House plan.
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Sept 11 attackers acted alone say FBI officials
FBI officials say they are increasingly confident the 19 hijackers acted without help inside the United States and that few additional charges stemming from the attacks are likely. After thousands of interviews they have not found a known American accomplice or any contact between Zacarias Moussaoui and the hijackers. Lawmakers prepare tough hearings as six month anniversary nears.
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