Europe achieves first moon orbit with fuel efficient probe
Europe's SMART-1 mission reached lunar orbit marking the continent's first successful moon mission. Officials said the compact probe used only 130 pounds of its 181 pound fuel load, achieving claimed efficiency over 5 million miles per gallon as it begins orbiting closer to the surface after launch from French Guiana on Sept. 27, 2003.
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Europe
European Space Agency
Franco Bonacina
Paris
French Guiana
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PETA urges fish empathy with new campaign
New York activists promote the Fish Empathy Project arguing fish are intelligent, sensitive animals deserving protection. PETA says fish deserve the same consideration as pets, challenging the view that eating fish is harmless. Bruce Friedrich of PETA notes the contrast with dogs or cats.
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New York
Bruce Friedrich
PETA
Nader asks New Hampshire recount test for optical scans
Ralph Nader has asked for a recount in 11 of New Hampshire's 126 precincts using Diebold Accurate optical scanning machines. Zeese said the request aims to address concerns over potential inaccuracies or tampering, though it is not expected to change the result.
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Concord
N.H
New Hampshire
Ralph Nader
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Nader
Kevin Zeese
Britain to ban smoking in most pubs and public venues
Britain outlines a plan to ban smoking in most public places including restaurants and pubs that serve food. Health Secretary John Reid said only about 20 percent of pubs and bars would be exempt as private social clubs remain excluded from the rule.
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London
James I
John Reid
FDA approves RU-486 safety upgrade to stay on market
The FDA said RU-486 remains available with strengthened safety warnings after a third death linked to its use. Acting director Steven Galson emphasized the decision was science based and not politically influenced, despite political undercurrents.
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Washington
Food and Drug Administration
Steven Galson
FDA
Center For Drug Evaluation and Research
France refuses to release Arafat medical files
France will not publish Yasser Arafat medical records despite Palestinian requests. Foreign Minister Michel Barnier said the files may only be handed to immediate family under French law, while Palestinian PM Ahmed Qureia urged transparency to quell poisoning rumors surrounding Arafat’s death.
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Arafat
Paris
Yasser Arafat
Palestinian Authority
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Barnier
Suha Arafat
Ahmed Qureia
Associated Press
Jerusalem
Israel
Ashraf al Kurdi
Knight Ridder
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