Iraq ready to discuss UN weapons inspectors return
Iraq is ready to discuss the return of UN weapons inspectors without preconditions, Vice President Taha Yassin Ramadan told Abu Dhabi Television. He said talks with the United Nations should occur with no preconditions, while warning Iraq is prepared for the worst amid U.S. threats if inspectors are barred from returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
Iraq
U.N
Taha Yassin Ramadan
Baghdad
U.S
United Nations
Saddam Hussein
Four detainees in Guantanamo attempt self harm in cells
Four terror suspects at Camp Delta in Guantanamo Bay attempted death by own action in July and August. Three tried hanging with comfort items while one slashed a wrist with a plastic razor. All were monitored, not seriously hurt, and returned to cells. None has been charged. detainees are interrogated without lawyers amid international criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Juan
Puerto Rico
U.S. Naval Detention Facility
Guantanamo Bay
Cuba
Camp Delta
Army
Joe Hoey
Hoey
Associated Press
U.S
Dams Fail in Mexico Kill Eight. Deaths Rise to Fourteen
Heavy rains burst two dams in central Mexico causing floods across San Luis Potosi and Zacatecas. Local authorities reported at least eight dead and six missing, while federal officials cited 14 dead and 17 missing. In Villa de Reyes water reached rooftops. San Luis Potosi city tallied seven dead and five missing. Civil defense declared emergencies. about 2,000 homeless in shelters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monterrey
Mexico
San Luis Potosi
Zacatecas
la Ventilla
Villa de Reyes
Poles Hope Visit Will Give Frail Pope Strength
Poles prepare for Pope John Paul II ninth homeland visit in Krakow region limited by his health. He plans four days visiting mountain sanctuary Wawel Cathedral and archbishop’s palace with up to four million pilgrims expected at outdoor Mass. Alcohol bans aim to curb disorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krakow
Poland
John Paul II
Wawel
Archbishop’s
Jacek Krupinski
Nasdaq exits Japan after two-year losses
Nasdaq Stock Market pulls out of Japan after two years of losses and will focus on Europe. The Osaka Securities Exchange terminates Nasdaq Japan agreement on Oct. 15 following a Nasdaq Japan board decision. Losses exceed 43 million dollars, ending efforts to boost a startup market in Japan. Rick Ketchum cites economic and market conditions as the rationale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Japan
Europe
Osaka Securities Exchange
Nasdaq Japan Board of Directors
Nasdaq
Israel urges U S attack on Iraq to deter Saddam
Israeli officials gathered evidence of rapid Iraqi progress on biological and chemical weapons and urged the United States not to delay a strike. Prime Minister Sharon's aide said postponement would only accelerate Saddam's weapons program while defense officials warned Israel could be a target if conflict erupts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Israel
Iraq
Saddam Hussein
Ariel Sharon
Sharon
Ranaan Gissin
Gissin
Associated Press
Saddam
United States
Atomic Energy Commission
U.S
Tel Aviv
Kuwait
Binyamin Ben-Eliezer
Ben- Eliezer
Yediot Ahronot
Ben-Eliezer
Dresden flood breaks record and evacuation widens
Elbe River waters surge to a record 29 feet in Dresden. Authorities evacuate up to 33 000 residents as floodwaters threaten landmarks including Church of Our Lady and Semper Opera. Shelters for about 30 000 prepared near Pirna while Germany mourns over a nationwide disaster with 12 deaths in country and 102 across Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dresden
Germany
Elbe
Prague
Church of Our Lady
Europe
East Germany
Zwinger
Saxony
Interior Ministry
Stephan Beemelmans
Pirna
Russia
Black Sea
Gerhard Schroeder
Sena
Blast Shatters Kabul Night Quiet At Telecommunications Ministry
A car tossed explosive shattered windows at the Afghan Telecommunications Ministry in central Kabul. No injuries were reported. ISAF spokesman Maj. Steve Odell said about two pounds detonated in a storm drain curbside, with eight to ten windows broken and no claim of responsibility made yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kabul
Afghanistan
International Peacekeeping Force
al-Qaida
Steve Odell
International Security Assistance Force
Also Mentioned on This Page
World News
Guantanamo
Garden City
Kansas
North 8Th Street
S. Main Street
KLINK
Maple Street
Arkansas River Bridge
K-156
Leslie Road
Steven F. Cottrell
P.E
Jessnitz
Bitterfeld
St. Mary
St. Dominic
Secretary of Agriculture
Washington D.C
Lope Ea
Haggar
Finley
Ohaeolore
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!