U.N. may seek charges over Taliban prisoner deaths
A confidential U.N. memo cites evidence for a full criminal investigation into mass deaths of Taliban prisoners held by the Northern Alliance in Afghanistan. Newsweek notes the probe centers on a mass grave near Shiberghan where prisoners suffocated during transfer from Kunduz.
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Bush to explain Iraq decision if action taken
White House aides say President Bush would fully explain to the American people his reasoning if he orders military action against Saddam Hussein. Dan Bartlett promises clear articulation to allies and U.S. citizens as Cheney joins a planning summit at Bush's Texas ranch to discuss defense, missile plans, and the Pentagon budget.
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Democrats Budget Plan Assailed By White House Aide
Washington AP Dan Bartlett said Senate Democrats exceed the White House plan and must live within set budget limits while Bush advocates no deficit and fiscal discipline. House and Senate bills total 759 and 770 billion respectively for the fiscal year.
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Israel to withdraw from Gaza and Bethlehem in pilot plan
Israeli and Palestinian security officials reached a Sunday night agreement for Israeli troops to pull back from parts of the Gaza Strip and Bethlehem. The pullout begins today if the Palestinians calm security and curb violence. The plan envisions Palestinian forces regaining security control and extending withdrawal if attacks stop.
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Israel court bans army from using civilians as shields
Israel's Supreme Court issued a temporary injunction barring the army from using unwilling Palestinian civilians to knock on doors enter buildings believed booby trapped or collect dubious packages. The ruling follows a coalition of seven human rights groups filing earlier the same day.
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Charges filed in raid on counterterrorism firm HEAT
Federal officials say David Hudak, president of High Enemgy Access Tools, stockpiled 2352 small missile warheads and 4000 pounds of explosives. He was arrested on charges of possessing unregistered missiles. The case hinges on licensing and registration violations, not terrorism.
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Virginia police pursue new leads in missing girl case
Investigators in Henry County focus on promising leads in the disappearance of 9-year-old Jennifer Renee Short, whose parents Michael Short and Mary Hall Short were found shot to death in Bassett. Authorities report little physical evidence and no sightings or vehicle descriptions as the search continues. An autopsy on the parents was expected to be completed.
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New York City Election Service Overhauled
Voter News Service a six member consortium plans a new vote counting system for November midterms. ABC CBS NBC CNN Fox and The Associated Press reviewed changes at a board meeting. Battelle Memorial Institute will help build the new system after past miscalls in 2000.
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Acela Express returns to service ahead of schedule
Amtrak's high speed Acela trains resume service in Washington New York and Boston with nine trains today, 30 departures from the three cities versus 47 on a normal day. Repair work on faulty shock absorbers is progressing, allowing 17 Washington New York departures and 13 New York Boston departures.
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