Kenyan ecologist wins Nobel Peace Prize
Kenyan environmentalist Wangari Maathai became the first African woman and the first environmental activist to win the Nobel Peace Prize. She urged action to protect Earth's resources, deforestation and war, receiving the medal and a $1.5 million award amid a ceremony with royals, Oprah Winfrey, and Kerry Kennedy.
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U.S. funded Ukraine opposition money tied to democracy efforts
The Bush administration spent over 65 million in two years to aid Ukrainian opposition groups and to fund training, forums, and exit polls. Officials say these actions supported democracy work, not direct electoral interference, though some grants reached groups allied with Viktor Yushchenko and the Orange Revolution. President Bush’s White House press briefing continues.
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U S Spending on Democracy Abroad Draws Scrutiny
The State Department allocates over 1 billion annually to democracy programs abroad. Secretary Scott McClellan asserts accountability and designated-use controls. Following Ukraine's Supreme Court ruling invalidating the Nov 21 runoff, Russia and the U S clash over interference as a new election is set for December 26.
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Yushchenko vows to prosecute past regime in Ukraine race
In Kiev opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko pledged to prosecute crimes of the previous regime if he wins the December rerun. He cites the beheading of an investigative reporter as a key attributed crime alongside broader reforms.
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