Insurgents Down U S Helicopter As Iraq Violence Rises
Insurgents shot down a U S helicopter during a raid south of Baghdad killing two soldiers as clashes and roadside bombings push the weekend toll higher. U S forces say they killed more than 40 militants in five southern raids amid efforts to form a national unity government. Saddam Hussein refused to plead guilty or not guilty in his trial, reiterating he remains president.
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Northeast floods swamp New England as rivers flood
Emergency crews used boats to rescue residents trapped by four days of heavy rain across New England. The Merrimack and Spicket rivers overflowed, forcing hundreds to evacuate in Haverhill and Wakefield. Sewage plants threatened, and officials warned conditions would worsen. Senator Kerry visited Peabody while 600 roads in New Hampshire were damaged or under water.
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Abbas urges new push for peace talks with Israel
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas called for resuming long stalled negotiations with Israel and urged Hamas to halt violence and for Palestinians to pause rocket attacks. He spoke on Palestinian radio and TV while Palestinians mourn Israel’s founding and pursue unilateral border moves.
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U.S. blocks arms sales to Venezuela over concerns
The Bush administration bans arms sales to Venezuela citing government lack of counterterrorism support and ties to Iran, Cuba, and Colombian guerrilla groups. President Chavez dismisses the move while in London and vows to seek a solution.
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EU to back civilian nuclear program for Iran
The European Union says it will support a proliferation proof civilian nuclear program in Iran if Tehran accepts international oversight. EU foreign ministers consider incentives including economic aid and political cooperation to steer Tehran away from uranium enrichment.
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