Georgian Prime Minister Zhvania Dies in Suspected Gas Leak
Georgian Prime Minister Zurab Zhvania was found dead in Tbilisi from an apparent gas heater leak. Authorities ruled out foul play, but skepticism grew amid Georgia’s fragile fight against corruption and separatist tensions. President Saakashvili was shaken by the 41 year old’s death and his role in the Rose Revolution.
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Israelis Agree to Release 900 Prisoners and Jericho Handover
Senior Israeli ministers approved the release of 900 Palestinian prisoners and the handover of Jericho in the West Bank to Palestinian control to build goodwill before the Mideast summit in Egypt. Both sides hoped for a cease fire declaration to end four years of fighting while violence flared with two militant attacks injuring six Israeli soldiers and one Palestinian attacker killed.
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Egyptian twins to undergo reconstructive skull surgery
Ahmed and Mohamed Ibrahim, separated twins joined at the head, will have reconstructive skull surgery starting Monday with Ahmed first and Mohamed to follow in March. The brothers were formerly joined at the top of their heads after a tenacious 34 hour separation operation at a Dallas hospital in October 2003.
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Afghan jetliner missing after snowbound flight from Herat
A Kam Air Boeing 737 with over 100 people aboard failed to land at Kabul due to a snow storm and was diverted to Pakistan. A company official said there was no word on whether it landed safely as of Friday morning.
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Gonzales becomes first Hispanic U S attorney general
Alberto Gonzales wins Senate confirmation as attorney general, becoming the first Hispanic to hold the post. Democrats express sharp opposition after contentious hearings over policy on interrogation and terrorism. Cheney swears him in privately at the White House as Bush lauds the vote.
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Sri Lankan court orders DNA tests for Baby 81 custody bid
Sri Lanka judge M P Mohaiideen told Jenita Jeyarajah and Murugupillai they may regain the infant if DNA tests confirm parentage. DNA tests set for next week, with UNICEF funding and police escort to Colombo for testing eight hours away. The Baby 81 case, tied to the December tsunami, drew multiple claimants and public attention as the court considers an expedited ruling before April 20.
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Annan disciplines oil-for-food chief Benon Sevan
United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan ordered disciplinary action against Benon Sevan head of the oil-for-food program in Iraq after a report accused him of undermining UN integrity through a grave conflict of interest. The probe also cites potential kickbacks. Joseph Stephanides faces action as head of the Sanctions Branch, with details to be announced next week.
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FBI Chief Under Fire Over Costly Virtual Case File Project
FBI Director Robert Mueller faced criticism from lawmakers and the Sept. 11 commission over the expensive Virtual Case File project. He said costs beyond the $170 million budgeted remain unknown and noted delays in making the system available to agents and analysts. The inspector general cited planning and management flaws as contributing factors to the program's difficulties.
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