NBC fires Peter Arnett over Iraqi TV interview
NBC severed ties with journalist Peter Arnett after he gave an interview to state run Iraqi television in which he said the coalition's initial war plan failed because of Iraqi resistance. Arnett apologized calling it a misjudgment and NBC said it would no longer work with him.
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Gunman kills man during church service in Michigan
In Rochester Hills, a six year feud ended during a church service at St. Pauls Albanian Church when a 38 year old suspect stood up and shot Gjek Isufaj in the back of the head as the priest prepared to distribute communion. At least seven fled injuries, suspect in custody.
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Stepmother Arrested in Slaying of Irvington Children
Sultana Haque, 30, sought in the stabbing deaths of her two young stepchildren, was arrested in Toronto after attempting refuge at a mosque. She faces two murder charges and weapons offenses and awaits extradition to New Jersey. Police say she admitted harming the children.
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Gates Foundation Grants 60 Million for HIV Microbicides
The Gates Foundation will announce a 60 million dollar grant to the International Partnership for Microbicides in Silver Spring Maryland. The funding aims to develop gels creams and similar products to reduce HIV infection risk in women in developing countries. Microbicides include gels films and other topical products for sexual transmission prevention.
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SARS spreads at Amoy Gardens as Hong Kong orders quarantine
Hong Kong officials report 92 new SARS cases at Amoy Gardens raising the complex total to 213 and impose a 10 day quarantine for Block E residents. The WHO notes rapid virus identification but no cure as cases exceed 1,600 globally with deaths in Hong Kong, Toronto, and Singapore.
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