U S and Canadian Troops Kill Three Fighters in Afghanistan
In the aftermath of the largest U S led Afghan operation, U S and Canadian forces killed three suspected al Qaida or Taliban fighters in a 90 minute gunbattle near Shah e Kot valley. No coalition casualties were reported.
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Panel rejects Pickering nomination in party line vote
The Senate Judiciary Committee blocked Judge Charles Pickering for the appellate court in a party line vote. Democrats cited concerns about temperament and views on constitutional protections. Republicans called it a political fight tied to race and civil rights groups.
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Bush to seek new aid for developing nations
President Bush proposes $5 billion in new development aid over three years tied to anti corruption human rights and democracy reforms. He links funding to the war on terrorism stating poverty fuels extremism. The plan would begin in 2004 and follows support from development agencies and House Minority Leader Gephardt.
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Relatives plead with jurors to spare Andrea Yates life
Sobbing relatives describe Andrea Yates as a wonderful mother and ask the jury to spare her from the death penalty after she was convicted of two capital murder counts for killing three children. The penalty phase follows as deliberations set to begin today.
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Zinni Seeks Cease Fire as Israeli Pullback Begins
U S envoy Anthony Zinni arrives in Jerusalem for a third Mideast mission amid heavy fighting. He meets Prime Minister Ariel Sharon as Israeli troops withdraw from Ramallah. clashes continue with Palestinian militants and Israeli forces. Departures and calls for full withdrawal surface amid stalled prospect for peace.
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