U S backs off Iraq force threat at UN
The United States has dropped an insistence on a new UN resolution authorizing force if Iraq does not cooperate with weapons inspectors. A compromise would allow inspectors to test Iraq on the ground and soften upfront threats, with France among countries examining the revised offer amid Security Council talks.
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Homemade saw kills Alta. man
In Edgerton Alberta Murray Hobbs and friends tested a homemade stationary saw when a fly wheel flew off and struck the 76 year old carpenter in the torso. He died later at a hospital in Wainwright. RCMP are investigating why the wheel came off.
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Twain Quote On Laughter As Humanity's Weapon
The remark notes humor as the sole truly effective tool for humanity. It highlights laughter's power to defuse tension, bridge divides, and challenge oppression through wit.
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Alberta presents Kyoto-like plan as national climate model
Alberta's environment minister Lorne Taylor unveiled a plan titled Taking Action to resemble Kyoto but allow emissions to rise with development, aiming for 20 million tonnes cut by 2010 and 60 million by 2020. He urged federal alignment, while critics say the approach falls short and would fail to curb overall emissions.
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Daring rider survives downtown wheelie crash in Medicine Hat
A 20 year old rider attempted a wheelie on Third Street S.E. and crashed at 5:20 p.m. causing about 3000 in damage to a 1999 Honda. He was treated for abrasions and road rash and transported to Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. No charges announced.
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Supreme Court to hear challenge to spanking law in Canada
The Supreme Court of Canada will review Section 43 of the Criminal Code which allows corporal punishment by caregivers. The case, brought by the Canadian Foundation for Children Youth and the Law, argues the provision violates the Charter. hearings set with no date yet. A lengthy dispute centers on what constitutes reasonable force.
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