Bush eyes Arab nations in regional free trade zone
President Bush proposes bringing Arab nations into a wider Middle East free trade zone within a decade. He cites economic links with Israel and Jordan and says WTO membership would be a prerequisite for negotiations, with plans for talks in Jordan and a May 20 meeting with Ariel Sharon.
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Kerry not invited to speak at Bob Jones University
Democratic candidate John Kerry said he would speak at Bob Jones University and challenge its views, but a university spokesman said no invitation would be extended. Kerry’s team described his answer as spontaneous and serious, while school officials held firm on inviting any of the nine Democratic candidates.
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NASA names new shuttle manager
William W. Parsons, 47, director of NASA’s Stennis Space Center, was named to lead the space shuttle program this summer. He succeeds Dittemore during a transition as the fleet remains grounded after the Feb. 1 Columbia disaster that killed all seven astronauts. Parsons plans to implement the Columbia Accident Investigation Board recommendations to safely resume shuttle flights.
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