German woman missing in Iraq raises tensions
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said a German archaeologist Susanne Osthoff and her driver likely were kidnapped in Iraq. ARD TV aired footage from a video showing captors. The case comes as four Christian Peacemaker Teams workers were reported kidnapped, including Briton Norman Kember, with U.S. and British officials confirming various absences and international efforts to secure their release.
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Turner says Iraq not better off after invasion
Media mogul Ted Turner told Kansas State University listeners that Iraq is no better off after the 2003 U.S.-led invasion. He warned of global overpopulation, poverty, hunger and urged nuclear disarmament while discussing a precarious world at a critical juncture.
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Mystery kidnappings in Middle East deepen security concerns
Authorities offered no leads after a recent kidnapping amid ongoing conflict tensions. Deputy Interior Minister Hussein Kamal stated the case remains unsolved with no group claiming responsibility. A Canadian official details emerged, but specifics remain unclear.
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Card Pusher Examined in Becker's Bridge Lesson
In this Becker column from 2005 King Features Syndicate, West leads heart tricks against South’s four spades. The declarer’s misplay costs the hand. the article argues South should avoid a doomed club finesse and outlines correct play to reach ten tricks. Tomorrow promises a signal experience.
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Merck plans major job cuts and plant closures
Merck & Co announced a restructuring that will cut more than 10 percent of its workforce, eliminate five production plants, and reduce pretax costs by 3.5 billion to 4 billion by 2010. About 7,000 jobs will go, with manufacturing hit hardest. The move follows thousands of Vioxx litigation and patent issues and aims to speed product launches.
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