Berger resigns from Kerry campaign amid papersgate uproar
Former national security adviser Sandy Berger stepped down from John Kerry's campaign after acknowledging he removed classified terror documents. The resignation followed partisan finger pointing over the 9 11 commission timing and amid reports of Berger stuffing papers into his socks while reviewing materials for the commission. Berger called the act an honest mistake and expressed deep regret as the 9 11 panel final report loomed.
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Filipino hostage freed as Iraq pullout takes effect
Militants released 46 year old Filipino driver Angelo dela Cruz after Manila agreed to withdraw troops from Iraq to avert his beheading. The move sparked threats against Japan and followed by U S military fatalities in Anbar Province bringing total U S deaths near 900.
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U.N to send inspectors back to Iraq
U N nuclear safeguards inspectors will return to Iraq in coming days after an official invitation from the new government. Mohamed ElBaradei said Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari formally asked the IAEA to resume visits to verify nuclear material at the Tuwaitha facility outside Baghdad.
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Fischer Facing Deportation From Japan Over Passport Issue
Japanese immigration officials said chess legend Bobby Fischer, 61, is detained at Narita since July 13 for passport problems and faces deportation proceedings. He may appeal. officials withheld details.
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United Nations calls on Israel to tear down West Bank barrier
The U N General Assembly approved a resolution urging Israel to comply with the World Court ruling and remove the barrier surrounding the West Bank. The 150 to 6 vote, with the United States and Israel in opposition and ten abstentions, carries symbolic weight though not legally binding.
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West Bank unrest widens as critic shot in Ramallah
Gunmen wounded Nabil Amr, a critic of Yasser Arafat, in Ramallah as Palestinian unrest deepens. Prime Minister Ahmed Qureia threatened resignation over cabinet power, while Arafat refused to accept the move. Saeb Erekat called the crisis ongoing.
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Donors pledge over 1 billion to Haiti recovery drive
Wealthy nations and international financial institutions promised more than 1 billion in grants and loans to Haiti's interim government after a two day donors conference co sponsored by the United Nations World Bank European Commission and the Inter American Development Bank The aid tops Haiti's request of 924 million to foster economic recovery democracy stability and security in the Western Hemisphere.
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