Pakistan to conduct routine missile tests this weekend
India warns US Britain and Russia it is losing patience over Kashmir as Pakistan announces routine short and medium range missile tests through Monday. Anwar Mahmood says exercises are technical and not tied to the current tensions.
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Colombian vote shapes drug war and peace prospects
Betty and Carlos Becerra, emblematic of disillusioned Colombians, back Alvaro Uribe as they fear the peace process has failed. The election is pivotal for Washington's drug war strategy, with Uribe vowing decisive action against rebels who profit from the trade. The Becerras lost their 1,500acre ranch seized by rebels after investing over 70000 in hope of peace.
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FTC seeks funding for national do not call registry
Federal regulators proposed requiring telemarketers to pay about 3 million dollars in the first year to finance a national do not call registry to curb unwanted sales calls. The plan envisions a toll free number and monthly registry checks, with overall first year costs near 5 million dollars. Christina Duffney of the Direct Marketing Association noted compliance already exists with multiple lists and warned about over-regulation.
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Florida citrus tree cutting law ruled unconstitutional
Broward County Circuit Judge Leonard Fleet ruled the Florida law allowing the removal of healthy citrus trees unconstitutional and narrowed powers to search for diseased trees. He ordered compensation for trees cut and suggested a neutral third party determine value. The ruling followed a lawsuit by Broward, Miami-Dade, and Boca Raton against the eradication policy tied to canker.
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Justice Department to fight ruling on Oregon assisted death law
The Justice Department will appeal a judge’s April decision that blocked federal interference with Oregon’s law allowing terminally ill patients to obtain help in dying. Attorney General Ashcroft had sought to prohibit doctors from using federally regulated drugs to assist deaths.
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