Northern Ireland leaders form power sharing deal
In Stormont a historic pact brings Ian Paisley and Gerry Adams together to forge a coalition within six weeks. Britain extends the deadline to May 8 for a 12 member administration led by Paisley with Sinn Fein deputy Martin McGuinness.
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Australian Hicks pleads guilty to aiding Taliban in Afghanistan
Australian David Hicks, 31, converted to Islam, pleaded guilty at Guantanamo Bay to providing material support for terrorism. Military officials say he could be sentenced by week’s end and expected transfer to an Australian prison. Defense lawyers note a gag order limits discussion until sentencing. Hicks’s attorneys previously said he feared an unfair trial and sought a plea to end his five-year confinement.
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Iran detains British sailors and marines for questioning
Iran said it questioned 15 British sailors and a marine team to determine if their alleged entry into Iranian waters was intentional or unintentional. Tehran reported proof they were in Iranian territory while Britain said they were seized in Iraqi waters. Depicting a shift from prior certainty, Iran indicated possible charges but kept details under investigation.
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Immigrant Bills Face Civil Rights and Business Input in Texas
A coalition led by Texas Residents United for a Stronger Texas urged lawmakers to reject mandates for local enforcement of immigration laws. They advocate bilingual education and healthcare access while committees plan a joint hearing on immigration and border security with ACLU Texas and NAMLC among members. Perry appointee says he cannot order TYC changes but will push for overhaul as a vocal advocate.
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