Water shortfall in Iraq endangers children’s health
U N says lack of safe drinking water in Iraq threatens to raise diarrhea deaths among children. Violence hinders protection of water officials and repair work while funding gaps curb Iraqi water systems and UN operations. UNICEF halted water tanker service this month affecting tens of thousands in Baghdad.
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Mexico City drug cash seizure now over 207 million dollars
Mexican federal prosecutors updated a luxury home cash seizure in Mexico City to 17.3 million pesos, replacing the earlier 157,500 figure. The revised total pushes the overall cash seized to over 207 million dollars, with no explanation given for the discrepancy.
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Real estate mogul gives homeless Hawaii woman a multimillion dollar home
Dorie-Ann Kahale, once homeless in Hawaii, received a multimillion-dollar home from a real estate mogul after a swift turn of fortune. The gesture followed a period of hardship and highlights a sudden life change driven by charity.
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Democrats push for Iraq troop withdrawal deadline vote
On the eve of a pivotal vote House Democrats rushed to secure a majority behind a September 1 2008 deadline for withdrawing U S combat troops from Iraq. Leaders faced liberal opposition while moderates feared tying hands, as four critics signaled potential support though they may vote no. The bill ties funding to the end date amid broad war debate and a Bush veto threat.
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States Move Divergently on Gay Marriage Across Union
South Carolina officially banned gay marriage as lawmakers ratified a statewide constitutional amendment after voters backed it in November. In New Hampshire a House panel endorsed civil unions for same sex couples, signaling a contrasting path to recognition.
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Compromise offered in prosecutor firing standoff
A Senate Republican proposed a private testimony compromise in the eight U.S. attorneys firings dispute. Rove and other officials would testify in public but not under oath, while the White House would hear private questions. Democrats pressed for public sworn testimony and subpoenas.
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