Putin Rice vow to keep US Russia ties from election strains
Russia and the United States pledged Tuesday to shield their relationship from campaign pressures. Secretary Rice met with Lavrov and Putin to urge cooperation, amid disputes over missile defense and concerns about Guantanamo detainees. Portuguese police questioned a suspect in the Madeleine McCann case as the inquiry continued. Former Guantanamo detainees reportedly joined Taliban activity in Afghanistan, with the Pentagon outlining six detainees and noting possible mis releases.
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City leaders again nix gay pride parade plan
Moscow authorities refused organizers permission to stage the Gay Pride Parade this year, citing interference with citizens' rights. The May 27 march was denied after a Tuesday meeting with city officials. organizers hoped for a three day festival to highlight gay rights after last year’s denial by Mayor Yuri Luzhkov.
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Nikolai Kulikay
Nikolai Alekseev
Russia
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Eight Fatah police officers killed in Hamas ambush
Hamas gunmen ambushed a Fatah police jeep in Gaza City, killing eight officers who had rushed to support colleagues. The attack, part of escalating factional violence, followed by gun battles that put unity government efforts at risk. A total of 15 people died in Gaza on Tuesday amid fighting across the territory and West Bank, with calls for a unified security plan by President Abbas.
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Pink or Blue test aims to reveal fetus sex early
A London company markets the Pink or Blue test claiming to determine fetal sex at six weeks by analyzing maternal blood for Y chromosomes with up to 98 percent accuracy if followed correctly. Critics warn of unreliable early results and ethical concerns including potential sex selection and commodification of children.
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DNA Worldwide
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India
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Royal College of Obstetricians
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Marcy Darnovsky
Center For Genetics and Society
Pakistan restaurant bombing kills 25 in Peshawar
A suicide bomber struck a crowded Afghan restaurant in Peshawar during lunch, killing 25 and injuring many as Pakistan faces a surge of violence and protests against President Musharraf. Officials say most victims were Afghan, with a message found on bomber legs warning against aiding the United States.
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