Black Hawk crashes during training at Fort Drum New York
An Army Black Hawk assault helicopter with 13 aboard crashed near Fort Drum in good weather around 2 p.m. local time. Two soldiers survived in serious condition, transported to Samaritan Hospital in Watertown. The drill involved a routine training mission with at least one other helicopter present on the 10th Mountain Division base 70 miles north of Syracuse.
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Man Claims Bomb Threat At Reuters Beijing Office
A man who said he carried a bomb entered Reuters Beijing and held several correspondents. All staff were released. The man remained inside with police and a sniper outside. He cited anti corruption protests in China. China's legislature meets to elevate new top leaders this week.
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Bush seeks $1 billion for DNA crime funding plan
Atty. Gen. John Ashcroft announced the Bush administration requests a billion dollars over five years to expand DNA analysis to clear national backlogs. Bush aims to eliminate all state and federal DNA backlogs within five years amid about 350000 pending crime scene samples and up to 300000 from convicts awaiting processing.
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Freedom fries salute in House cafeterias becomes protest
In a symbolic move, House lawmakers rename French fries to freedom fries and add freedom toast to breakfast. Rep. Ney and Rep. Jones announce the sign and menu change in Longworth, citing France's opposition to the Iraq war. embassy回应 notes Belgian origin of fries. Additional talk of Paris Air Show and postwar French participation arises, but DeLay says sanctions aren’t needed.
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Putin expands FSB powers amid fears of KGB revival
President Vladimir Putin ordered the security service to gain broad authority over border guards and government communications, aligning the FSB with its KGB predecessor. Observers warn the move signals growing KGB influence, amid concerns from rights groups about civil liberties and pressure on activists.
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London Libya talks make progress on Pan Am 103 case
U S and British diplomats held a three way session in London with Libyan officials on responsibility for the December 21 1988 Pan Am 103 bombing. Officials said the meeting was useful but downplayed claims of Libya accepting responsibility or a compensation deal.
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Rumsfeld Keeps List Of Potential War Pitfalls
Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld has maintained a growing list of risks in using force against Iraq. He cites chemical or biological attacks, attacks on oil fields, and possible flooding, noting risks of acting or not acting. The list, now four to five pages, has been shared with the president and NSC, with additions from Wolfowitz and Myers Pace.
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