Scientology faces fraud charges urged by Belgian prosecutor
A Belgian prosecutor recommended trial for the U.S. Church of Scientology on fraud and extortion charges after a decade-long probe that labeled the group criminal in organization. He named up to 12 unidentified suspects and cited unlawful medical practices, privacy violations, and illegal contracts by European offices. An administrative court will decide whether to press charges while Scientology plans to contest the case.
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Jamaica PM Pledges Challenge as Ballot Count Drags On
Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller refuses to concede while preliminary results show Jamaica Labour Party with a slim 32 seat lead in the 60 member parliament. She hints at challenging JLP seats over dual citizenship, saying no victory is conceded until final tally.
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Bush assured of ally's support in Iraq
President Bush defended the Iraq troop buildup with Australian Prime Minister John Howard affirming that Australian forces will not scale down. Bush cited 30,000 added U.S. troops bringing total in Iraq to about 160,000. Howard, facing a tough election, said Australia remains committed and active in the region.
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Bush to Maintain War Policy Likely symbolic troop cut
Administration officials say President Bush will not order major troop reductions this year. Gen Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker advised preserving the core Iraq strategy amid government findings that Baghdad has not met most Congress set benchmarks. Bush appears committed to the January policy, with no broad cut anticipated.
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Bush weighs longer Iraq presence amid political risk
Officials said President Bush favors extending the U S military focus in Baghdad and Anbar as part of a White House Iraq report due to Congress. Republican leaders voice support for a long term U S presence, but rank and file lawmakers face election pressures. Petraeus and Crocker to testify next week as plans avoid major cuts this year.
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Supreme Court orders rerouting of West Bank barrier
Israel's Supreme Court ordered rerouting of a mile long segment of the West Bank barrier restoring hundreds of acres to a Palestinian village and limiting use of land for settlements. The ruling, praised by Bilin residents, could influence similar challenges and impacts future settlement policy and peace talks.
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