Massachusetts lawmakers reject gay marriage ban
Massachusetts Legislature votes 157 to 39 to reject a proposed constitutional amendment that would ban gay marriage but allow civil unions. The defeat blocks a 2006 ballot measure, with supporters and opponents reacting with cheers and calls for a stricter future amendment possible in 2008.
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Palestinians Smuggle Hundreds of Guns into Gaza via Rafah
Palestinian gunrunners smuggled hundreds of assault rifles and pistols from Egypt into Gaza through Rafah amid border chaos after Israel’s pullout. Black market prices for AK-47s dropped sharply and dispersal of militants challenged Palestinian Authority orders. Egyptian security planned to seal the frontier by evening though violence and crossings continued.
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Bush urges end to trade tariffs at UN gathering
President Bush called on world leaders to abolish all trade tariffs and subsidies to reduce poverty and spur prosperity. He urged action as the U N convened to reform the body and fight terror, marking his appearance amid Katrina fallout. The U N Security Council later backed resolutions to curb terrorism and violent extremism in Africa.
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