Israel transfers two West Bank cities to Palestinian control
Israel says it will hand over two more West Bank cities and shut three roadblocks as part of the U S backed road map. Decisions on timing and which cities will be handed over will be set next week after talks between Israel's defense minister and the Palestinian security chief.
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Canadian government boosts relief to cattle industry over mad cow scare
Canada announced extra aid to the cattle sector as 35 countries ban Canadian beef after the bovine spongiform encephalopathy case. Alberta will receive 136 million dollars, Ontario 12.5 million, Saskatchewan 8.6 million, addition to 136 million federal aid, with potential more funds if provinces join a new agricultural policy. The outbreak began May 20 in Northern Alberta, triggering border closures by trading partners.
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German investigator links al Zarqawi to al Qaida at trial
A German investigator testified that authorities tied Abu Musab al Zaqawi, leader of Al Tawhid, to al Qaida but found no proof of contact with Saddam Hussein. The claim contrasts with Powell's UN remarks. Officials said the BKA connected al Zarqawi to Hamas and Hezbollah, not Saddam.
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Strong earthquake jolts northeastern Japan
A strong 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck Miyagi prefecture in northeastern Japan at 12:13 a.m. causing power outages and injuring at least 11 people, with aftershocks including a 3.4 magnitude quake. The tremor was felt in Yamatocho and Narusecho, about 190 miles northeast of Tokyo. Public reports by NHK cited police treating injured residents.
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Indian forces kill 16 in Kashmir clashes report
Indian soldiers killed 11 suspected rebels and five Bangladeshi civilians trying to cross into Indian Kashmir. Two Indian soldiers died. Artillery exchanges continued along the Line of Control with no reported casualties on the Pakistani side. Bangladeshis often attempt entry for work.
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Intelligence report warns of continuing terrorist threat
The summary cites a CLA estimate that up to 120,000 men trained in military or terrorist tactics passed through Afghan camps from 1979 to 2001, with 15,000 to 20,000 trained by Osama bin Laden. It notes al Qaida experiments with enhanced explosives using radioactive material and details a Khalid Shaikh Mohammed network in the United States. Omar al Bayoumi is named as a suspected facilitator. Congress urges action to question Saudi-linked figures and release secret sections.
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Checks go out to families as child tax credit rises
The Treasury began mailing checks up to 400 dollars per child to over 25 million middle income households. First delivery batches total 4.4 billion dollars, with August shipments to follow, as the expanded credit phases out for higher earners and some low income families miss the benefit.
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