Iraqi Sunnis resist federalism as constitution deadline nears
In Baghdad on Saturday U N and U S diplomats pressed Sunni Arabs to accept a federal constitution two days before the deadline. Sunni leaders reject federalism fearing division while Kurds back the draft presentation to parliament with or without Sunni approval. Bombs, gunfights kill at least 12 as negotiations focus on Islam's role and a federal system.
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Iraq
U.N
Jalal Talabani
U.S
Zalmay Khalilzad
Ashraf Qazi
Kamal Hamdoun
United States
Bush
Talabani
Sadr
Gaza warfare contest heats up as Hamas eyes control
Hamas leaders emerged for a mass news conference in Gaza City amid a push for influence before Israel's withdrawal. Abbas opens a Gaza withdrawal media center with live feeds and updates. Hamas founders spoke publicly, pledging to challenge the PA and claim a role in security and withdrawal planning.
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Gaza Strip
Hamas
Israel
Palestinian Authority
Mahmoud Abbas
Abbas
Mushir Masri
West Bank
Gaza
Fatah
Zapatista rebels seek spotlight on national politics
Zapatista leader Subcomandante Marcos announces a nationwide tour to build a broader political movement amid Mexico's 2006 presidential race. He criticizes parties and says the expanded “we” includes more people, but it's unclear if the campaign will attract voters or alter the field.
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Carmen Patate
Mexico
Zapatista
Chiapas
Mexico City
Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador
Marcos
Zapatistas
Zapatista National Liberation Army
British Airways resumes hundreds of flights at Heathrow
British Airways flew 420 of 500 scheduled flights at Heathrow as passengers endured a daylong ground crew walkout. The strike by Gate Gourmet catering staff disrupted thousands, with officials warning normal levels would take days to return. Latifie Vanja, stranded with family, voiced cautious optimism about traveling home.
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Heathrow
Gate Gourmet
Latifie Vanja
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Five Hearing Aid Makers Seek 50 Study Volunteers
Five leading manufacturers begin a product study seeking 50 volunteers. The effort aims to test new hearing aid models and gather user feedback on comfort, performance, and battery life across diverse applicants. Participants may receive compensation upon completion of the study.
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Gregg Lindly
Livingston Hearing Centers
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A fragment from a historical page notes payment for qualified workers in a typing or transcription task. The readable portion implies compensation for qualified typists or text editors, suggesting a job or payroll notice. The text is incomplete, but indicates wages or remuneration for skilled labor in a clerical role.
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