Karzai Leads in Afghan Presidential Preliminary Vote
Interim leader Hamid Karzai appears to have won a majority of the estimated votes in Afghanistan's landmark presidential election. An expert panel is examining fraud allegations from rivals, with an official declaration possibly delayed by up to a week.
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Israeli Cabinet approves aid for uprooted settlers
The Israeli Cabinet approved compensation legislation for settlers uprooted by Ariel Sharon's Gaza withdrawal plan in a 13-6 vote. Sharon gains momentum as he seeks parliament approval in a Tuesday vote on the withdrawal.
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Powell urges North Korea to resume talks now
Secretary of State Colin Powell urged North Korea to shed worry and rejoin nuclear disarmament talks, promising a peaceful solution to the impasse. In Toledo a fire killed six children and injured another, with victims ranging from 6 months to 7 years, all died at area hospitals.
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Gas price rebound lifts national average to 2.07
The national average price for all grades of gas rose from 2.02 to 2.07 per gallon between Oct. 8 and Friday, driven largely by higher crude oil prices. Retired Archbishop James Aloysius Hickey, longtime Catholic leader in Washington, died at 84 after serving as cardinal and archbishop.
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U S flu vaccine supply could mirror Canada model
The piece argues the United States may adopt a government guaranteed market for flu vaccines similar to Canada where the government orders most doses. It notes past scarcity despite assurances and suggests a guaranteed market could attract more producers and reduce disruption.
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Iran says Isfahan uranium conversion facility 70 percent complete
Mohamad Ghannadi, second in charge of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, told 21 lawmakers the Isfahan uranium conversion facility is 70 percent operational. The plant converts yellow cake to hexafluoride gas, a pre-enrichment step, as Europe proposes a deal requiring Iran to curtail nuclear activities.
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Back Pain Relief Report Promises Clear Elimination Guide
A free back pain relief report claims most sufferers lack methods to end pain and outlines techniques from heat and ice to sleeping positions. Call 1-800-207-6261 for a toll free 24 hour message to obtain the report attributed to Dr. Krueger in Cedar Rapids.
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Halliburton subsidiary accused in no bid Iraq Balkans contracts
Army probes whistle blower Bunnantine Greenhouse who alleges Halliburton subsidiary KBR won billions in no bid contracts to restore Iraq oil and supply U.S. troops in the Balkans. Army confirms referral to the Defense Department inspector general for review and action.
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CIA Moves Detainees from Iraq in Possible Conspiracy
The Washington Post reports the CIA secretly relocated up to 12 unidentified prisoners out of Iraq in six months without ICRC or U.S. oversight notification. A March 19 2004 Justice memo reportedly authorized removals for interrogation, risking Geneva Conventions violations on forcible transfers of protected persons.
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