Wyoming student Matthew Shepard beaten and hospitalized
Matthew Shepard, a 21 year old gay University of Wyoming student, lay in critical condition after a brutal beating near Laramie. Police charged two men with attempted murder and aggravated robbery and two women as accessories. Community members condemned the attack while defending Wyoming as tolerant and safe.
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United Methodists ask bishops to change gay marriage policy
A letter by 363 United Methodist clergy and laity from 37 states and Washington, D C urges bishops to end the ban on same sex marriages. Rev Jimmy Creech of Raleigh, who performed a same sex blessing in 1997, leads the push as church debates canon rules and defrocking penalties amid rising anti gay sentiment.
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Wyoming
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Tenn
Israel Army finds photographer injury an accident in Hebron clashes
The Israel Defense Forces concluded that Palestinian photographer Hussam Abu Alan was struck by a rubber bullet during clashes near Hebron, an accident amid rioters and soldiers at checkpoints. The camera crew disputed the near-rioters claim, noting some journalists lacked protective gear.
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Ex-communists join state government talks in Schwerin
In Schwerin former East Germans the ex-communist Party of Democratic Socialism gains leverage as the Social Democrats seek a stable coalition. Chancellor Kohl defends Western unity while Angela Merkel warns of a grave misstep. Coalition talks begin Tuesday.
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Kohl
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