Vatican opposes war in Iraq warning against pre emptive strike
The Vatican renewed its opposition to military action in Iraq calling a pre emptive strike unethical and illegal. Archbishop Renato Martino condemned unilateral action and urged UN authorization noting past wars worsened problems and caused human costs and instability.
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Iranian official jailed for allowing kiss at Yazd festival
Mohammad Ali Pakdel, a Yazd cultural official, was jailed for failing to arrest actress Gowhar Kheirandish and actor Ali Zamani after they kissed on the cheek at a public festival. He was released on bail of about 9 537 Canadian dollars.
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Suspects nabbed after freeway chase in Orange
Three men wanted for questioning about a murder led authorities on a 40 minute freeway chase from Buena Park to a residential street. The truck spun out after 7 a.m. as occupants hurled objects from a window. No motive or killer details released.
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Kabul zoo receives two lions from China to replace Marjan
The Kabul zoo accepts two lions and additional animals from Beijing's Badaling Safari World. The lions were shipped overland to Xinjiang and flown to Kabul in a Russian cargo jet. China’s ambassador called the donation a gesture of peace and promised training for Afghan keepers.
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Former Bosnian Serb leader pleads guilty to crimes
Iljana Plavsic, 72, former wartime Bosnian Serb leader, pleads guilty to one count of crimes against humanity. She admits persecution and prosecutors drop other charges. She may serve as a witness against Slobodan Milosevic while awaiting sentencing under provisional release.
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Reid plans guilty plea in shoe bomb case
Richard Reid, accused of attempting to blow up a flight with explosives in his shoes, plans to plead guilty to attempted murder and all other charges. He seeks to drop al Qaida training language from two counts, while prosecutors and the attorney general say the indictment remains intact. Trial is set for November 4 in Boston.
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Bush Says Use of Force On Iraq May Be Unavoidable
President George W. Bush warned that force against Iraq may become unavoidable if Saddam Hussein refuses to disarm. He spoke after House leaders approved a resolution authorizing him to oust Saddam, while Senate divisions linger and talks continue on checks and timing.
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