Palestinian leaders prepare Arafat burial as health worsens
A deeply comatose Yasser Arafat clung to life with major organs functioning. Palestinian officials planned burial at his sandbagged West Bank headquarters and turned the site into a shrine while stressing he would not be removed from life support. Shaath said survival depended on his body and the will of God.
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Fallujah raid yields weapons caches amid Iraq vote tensions
The operation in Fallujah, backed by Iraqi troops and approved by the interim government, uncovers rocket propelled grenades Kalashnikovs and bomb making leaflets as Sunni allies protest the assault and call for a January election boycott. Marines note progress as Col. Patrick Malay reports ahead of schedule.
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Ashcroft resigns as Bush administration faces criticism
Former U S Senator John Ashcroft resigns from the Justice Department after four years, stating the task of safeguarding the nation is complete while urging new leadership. Bush defends Ashcroft’s record on terrorism and civil liberties amid criticism from the ACLU calling him divisive. Evans, a longtime Bush ally, champions tax cuts and support for the Iraq war.
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Botkins agrees to sell 50 acres to Shawnee tribe
Botkins Village Council approved selling 50 acres to the Eastern Shawnee tribe of Oklahoma to pursue a proposed 145 million casino project. An intergovernmental agreement sets a 2 percent share of electronic gaming revenues for village infrastructure and services, with initial payment estimated near 3.285 million. The plan includes a 60,000 square foot casino plus future hotel, entertainment, and retail spaces, creating about 1,500 jobs. Some residents urged greater input as the decision passed amid controversy.
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