China floods kill at least 118 in Sichuan region
Torrential summer rain caused floods and landslides in southwestern China killing at least 118 and leaving dozens missing. Authorities mobilized thousands of army and navy personnel and rescue workers in Sichuan to aid displaced residents, unload supplies, and rescue those trapped. The Three Gorges hydroelectric project was placed on alert as flood crests moved along the Yangtze and more rain was forecast.
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McGreevey Attends Public Remarks on Transformation
New Jersey Governor James McGreevey spoke to a supportive crowd about his resignation, calling it a transformation and prayer driven process. He had previously avoided questions since August about his decision and the associated extramarital affair. He met workers at a plant, touted job training gains, and briefly answered reporters.
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Ivan strengthens as hurricane heads for Jamaica
Hurricane Ivan powered up to 120 mph over the Windward Islands, threatening Jamaica by Thursday. Forecasters warned it could reach Category 4 as it neared Grenada, with 176 Barbados homes damaged and roofs torn from the Atlantis and Ocean Spray hotels.
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Former Chilean leader to testify before judge
In Santiago Judge Juan Guzman ordered General Augusto Pinochet to appear for questioning this week on the disappearances of opponents during his dictatorship. The probe centers on Operation Condor, a 1970s plan by South American military regimes to purge dissent. Pinochet ruled Chile from 1973 to 1990. twenty Chileans are listed as disappeared in the case.
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School Proposed for Immigrants in Houston
Houston officials propose a new school for immigrants with flexible yearlong schedules, accelerated credit programs and weekend classes. Interim superintendent Abe Saavedra spoke at Lee High School where students from 70 countries speak 42 languages, noting the need for customized instruction to ensure graduation.
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Lawmakers push to enact all 9/11 commission recommendations
Lawmakers on return from recess press for comprehensive reform of the intelligence community, aiming to enact all 41 recommendations. Senators Lieberman McCain Bayh Specter and others back the measure, while House members Shays Maloney propose separate steps. divisions slow full enactment.
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