Sherpas called Everest's unsung heroes at 50th anniversary
Jamling Tenzing Norgay urged recognition for Sherpas who face greater danger and carry climbers to Everest's summit, which ladders, ropes and oxygen support made possible. Sir Edmund Hillary recalled their teamwork after his near-fatal icefall incident, while discussions highlighted Sherpa risks and limited alternatives in Nepal.
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U S invites international experts to inspect labs in Iraq
The United States plans to invite an international team to inspect two mobile labs suspected of supporting Iraq’s biological weapons program. While not proof, officials say the labs likely served to produce biological agents, and confirmation could bolster Bush administration rationale for war. Col Tim Madere says Pentagon will announce team details soon.
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