Hamdan Charged Over Al Qaeda Ties in Embassies Attacks
Salim Ahmed Hamdan, a Yemeni former driver for Osama bin Laden, is charged with conspiracy and providing support for terrorism in connection with the 1998 Kenya and Tanzania embassy bombings, the 2000 USS Cole attack, and the September 11 attacks. He awaits arraignment in Guantanamo Bay.
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Japan opens anonymous infant drop box Crane's Cradle
A Kumamoto hospital launches Crane's Cradle the country's only anonymous infant drop box to deter abortion and unsafe abandonments. A 24 hour hatch carries infants to staff who care for them and arrange eventual adoption under Catholic Jikei Hospital.
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Survivors allege Turks and Caicos boat abandoned capsized sailers
Survivors of a May 4 capsizing off Providenciales say a Turks and Caicos patrol boat rammed their sailboat carrying about 160 migrants, then towed them into deeper water and left them to drown. They report beatings with batons and being run over as the vessel flipped near shore.
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Blair to resign as British prime minister in June
UK leader Blair announced his resignation in a defiant speech thanking allies and defending his Iraq decision. He hinted Gordon Brown will likely succeed him, as Brown emerges from Blair's shadow and leads Labour toward the center amid criticism of the Iraq war.
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Pope warns Brazilians to resist world evils and affirm life
Benedict XVI addressed about 40,000 youths in Sao Paulo urging resistance to wealth, power, drugs, violence, abortion, and euthanasia while promoting life from conception to natural end. He condemned Amazon environmental damage and spoke on fidelity and chastity amid enthusiastic reception by Brazilian Catholics.
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Gaza security plan launches amid Hamas Fatah clashes
In central Gaza Strip clashes between Hamas and Fatah erupt as a new security plan begins. About 3,000 police are deployed in Gaza City to secure intersections and government buildings while a joint operations room and political talks aim to restore order amid ongoing violence and distrust.
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