King Fahd of Saudi Arabia Dies at 84 and Modernization Era Ends
Saudi Arabia mourns King Fahd who modernized the kingdom while keeping tight control at home. His death prompts regional leaders to attend the funeral as Jordan declares a 40 day period of mourning. Fahd, born 1923 in Riyadh, ruled from 1982 until his stroke and memory loss in 1995, overseeing shifts toward broader religious influence and costly modernization.
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Seaboard Farms eyes wheat-rye cross for livestock feed
Seaboard Farms studies triticale as a new livestock feed option at the Scoti complex. Nutritionists plan to use the grain in large animal rations and explore markets with cattle feeders. Scott County farmer Sonny Deardon plans to allocate 20 to 30 percent of his fall acreage to triticale, noting lower water use and disease resistance. Ehmke stresses profitability for Seaboard, farmers, and elevators to succeed.
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Administration awaits deadlines shaping Middle East fate
The Bush administration has high stakes as two deadlines approach in the Middle East. The Israeli troop and settler withdrawal from Gaza and the drafting of a constitution for an independent Iraq are seen as tests of democracy and peace efforts. Success could curb terrorism. failure risks regional stability and U.S. credibility, analysts say.
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August Deadlines Shape Middle East and Iraq Path
August brings deadlines for withdrawal talks in Gaza and a draft Iraqi constitution due August 15. The Bush administration weighs Iraq exits tied to reducing terrorist violence, while nuclear talks loom with North Korea and Iran. Saudi succession after King Fahd’s death shifts power, and Iran’s peaceful program debate continues with Europe.
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London transport police flood the subway with neon jacket patrols
London transportation police reinforced patrols across the subway network with officers from around Britain in a show of force after the July 7 bombings left 56 dead. The new staff aim to ease public fear as investigations continue into the July 21 attack and possible accomplices.
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Becker's Bridge North dealer in bridge hand
North holds 102 Q64 K10 A96432 and West has J8764 VK J107 6953. Both sides vulnerable.
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Australian North-South reach six clubs in 1968 Olympiad match
In the Australia United States clash at the 1968 World Bridge Olympiad Dick Cummings and Tim Seres as North-South reach six clubs after a constructive two-club bid and a bold leap to six. Seres uses trumps and squeezes to win all remaining tricks despite a favorable opening lead. West misleads, but Seres executes a precise sequence and finishes with the AKQ9 spades to seal the hand.
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