US rejects Turkey request to spare troops for PKK raid
Gen. John P. Abizaid in Ankara says the United States cannot deploy additional forces to attack Kurdish guerrillas using northern Iraq as a base. He notes the PKK is a terrorist organization and that US troops are committed to tasks with Iraqi security forces, but over time must confront the PKK.
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Israeli airstrikes and tanks push into Gaza City
Israeli helicopters fired two missiles at a target south of Gaza City early today and tanks moved into the city. Officials described a limited operation with air force and armor, with no immediate word on casualties or the target.
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Twenty Five Die in Shanxi Fireworks Factory Blast
Twenty five people were killed and nine injured in a blast at the Xiangliu firecracker factory in Shanxi province northern China. Most victims were young women. Investigation continues as authorities seek the factory owner who fled.
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Abu Ghraib witness testifies at Graner trial in Texas
In Fort Hood a Syrian detainee testified by video that Army Specialist Charles Graner mocked and brutalized prisoners at Abu Ghraib, forcing a Yemeni detainee to eat from a toilet while female guards watched. An Iraqi captive described a naked pyramid and later sex acts. Graner defended following orders as prosecutors rest the case.
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Dean enters DNC chair race amid call to values
Former Vermont governor and 2004 presidential hopeful Howard Dean formally joined the Democratic National Committee chair race warning Democrats not to adopt Republican positions after defeat. He argued that labeling issues as values can bow to right wing views and burden ordinary Americans. The DNC votes next month to choose a successor to Terry McAuliffe.
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Four Britons to be freed from Guantanamo Bay
The last four Britons held at Guantanamo Bay and an Australian who knew of Sept. 11 plans but faced no charges will be released within weeks. Moazzam Begg Feroz Abbasi Martin Mubanga and Richard Belmar will return to Britain, according to Foreign Secretary Jack Straw. The releases follow months of negotiations between Washington and London and a direct appeal by Prime Minister Tony Blair to President Bush.
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Sharon and Abbas Seek Meeting After Abbas Victory
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon phoned Mahmoud Abbas to congratulate him on his landslide win and signaled readiness to work with the new Palestinian leadership. A meeting was promised but no date set amid ongoing Palestinian issues and internal Israeli party debates.
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