Poll Finds Widespread Racial Discrimination Claim
Patrick Lozes of the Representative Council of Black Associations says a poll shows blacks facing broad discrimination in France where collecting racial data is banned. He argues the data gap hides the scale of bias.
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Bush calls for restraint in executive pay on Wall Street
President Bush challenged corporate leaders to tie chief executives' pay to shareholder value amid public anger over lavish packages. He pressed for transparency and good governance while signaling no federal intervention, citing Home Depot’s Bob Nardelli as an example of rising pay and severance concerns.
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Chavez Granted Unprecedented Powers In Venezuela
President Hugo Chavez won sweeping decree powers as lawmakers approved the enabling law in a downtown rally like session. Critics warn the move may push Venezuela toward authoritarian rule under Chavez during his new six year term, with plans to reform the economy oil sector and state structure.
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Senate foes align against Bush troop buildup in Iraq
Senators John Warner and Carl Levin, a Republican and a Democrat, join to propose a nonbinding resolution opposing the plan to send 21,500 more U S troops to Iraq. The measure aims to block funding for the buildup while preserving Senate opposition language and may attract broader cross party support.
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Boston Bomb Threat Prank Tied to Aqua Teen Hunger Force
More than 10 blinking devices were planted around Boston bridges and roads triggering shutdowns and bomb squads. Police arrested a suspect as Turner Broadcasting distanced itself, saying the promotion for Aqua Teen Hunger Force was harmless and not a danger.
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