Guantanamo terror suspect denies threat at hearing
A 30 year old detainee at Guantanamo Bay told a U S military hearing he went to Afghanistan to fight Russians and tried to flee to avoid Americans, denying he threatened the United States or participated in a deadly riot. The session was among the first open to reporters to review whether 545 prisoners remain a threat or have value for intelligence.
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France eases 35 hour workweek to boost flexibility
France moves to loosen the 35 hour week as lawmakers back a government bill allowing higher annual hours and optional overtime paid at a premium. The reform lets employers strike new agreements, with unions warning the change may not truly empower workers and could worsen unemployment.
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Guards Watch Border Sec tion To Head Off Insurgents
U S and Iraqi border guards tighten focus on the Mandali frontier into Iran to curb smuggling and insurgent aid. Lone Iranian intelligence suspect Jaffar Sadiq Fette linked to killings sought camps run by Hezbollah and border tensions rise as Bush warns Iran over nuclear plans.
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Schwarzenegger Accused of Hypocrisy Over Fundraising
Sacramento report notes Arnold Schwarzenegger once denounced money in politics but has now raised a record 26 million dollars using nonprofit networks and large corporate donations. Critics compare the shift to Gray Davis, while supporters cite political overhaul aims and new fundraising methods.
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