Navy tests flexible Fleet Response plan on Harry S. Truman
Carrier group tests new Fleet Response Plan during Summer Pulse 04 across Pacific Atlantic and Persian Gulf. Mission aims to prove nimble power, rapid deployment with up to eight of twelve carriers ready on short notice while improving training, ports, and global presence.
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Pacific
Atlantic
Persian Gulf
Michael R. Groothausen
U.S
Navy
J.g. Dana Chapin
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Groothausen
Mediterranean Sea
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Mexican president's chief of staff resigns from post
Alfonso Durazo resigned as Fox's chief of staff to oppose First Lady Marta Sahagun's influence and fault the administration for imitating PRI practices. He warned that presidential succession should move beyond old regime mindsets and stressed Fox's "government of change" aims.
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Milosevic Health Delays War Crimes Trial at The Hague
Slobodan Milosevic’s defense was postponed for a third time due to his poor health. A medical report cited heart stress from defending himself and dangerously high blood pressure despite a four month trial break. Prosecutors urged appointing defense counsel as judges consider continuing the trial.
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Britain rejects ban on spanking children in Lords vote
In London MPs rejected a blanket ban on spanking children by 250 to 75 after a three hour debate. A separate vote allowed moderate spanking by 226 to 91 but tightened penalties to prosecute abusive discipline, with Britain seen as behind several European nations. Prime Minister Blair’s government steered away from a total ban amid family privacy concerns.
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