Fossett presses on with round-the-world solo flight
Millionaire adventurer Steve Fossett continues the 23,000 mile journey from Salina Kansas despite a fuel system problem in the GlobalFlyer. The team plans to decide after Hawaii whether to continue toward the U.S. mainland as he eyes a midday Thursday finish if favorable winds hold.
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Lebanon Protest Demands Full Syrian Pullout Takes Center Stage
Demonstrations in Beirut with Arab support press for Syria to withdraw its 15 000 troops and intelligence agents from Lebanon as Egypt and Saudi Arabia urge Damascus to set a timetable. President Lahoud seeks a new prime minister while opposition seeks non Damascus dominated government.
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Syrian pullout risks a security vacuum in Lebanon
In Beirut a quick Syrian withdrawal may fulfill Lebanese hopes but risks a security vacuum and renewed sectarian clashes. The pro Syrian premier warns the Lebanese army could splinter into factions as Damascus exits, while Iran backed Shiite groups fear loss of influence amid Hariri’s assassination fallout. The Bush administration orders Syria to leave Lebanon as tensions mount.
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