Two U S Soldiers Die in Afghan Firefight
In Afghanistan a firefight in Paktika left two American soldiers dead and six Afghan troops wounded while an Afghan vice president escaped a convoy bombing. Al Qaida and Taliban leaders reportedly met in Pakistan to discuss election disruption ahead of the October 9 presidential vote.
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President Lifts Libya Sanctions
President Bush signed an executive order lifting sanctions against Libya in reward for dismantling its weapons programs. The move, announced by Scott McClellan, could release over $1 billion to Pan Am 103 victims families as a settlement deadline with Muammar Gaddafi’s government nears on Wednesday.
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Allawi says Saddam begged for mercy in prison
Iraqi interim leader Ayad Allawi told Al Hayat Saddam Hussein was low in spirits and asked for mercy saying his regime meant no harm. He noted four assassination attempts on his own life and that Saddam's message was carried by a government member. Barzan al Tikriti also reportedly sought to distance himself from Saddam.
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Jeanne floods Haiti kill over one hundred in N Haiti
Tropical Storm Jeanne unleashed deadly floods across Haiti with roads and fields submerged. Officials confirmed at least 109 dead as survivors clung to rooftops and trees days after the storm, while Jeanne churned over the Atlantic and posed no immediate threat to the US mainland.
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Watchdog: 40 Nations Could Build Nuclear Weapons
UN watchdog head Mohamed ElBaradei said more than 40 countries with peaceful nuclear programs could retool to make weapons. He urged tighter global controls and warned reliance on voluntary compliance risks rapid policy shifts amid Iran, Libya, North Korea, and other proliferation concerns.
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New golf ball may be barred for excessive bounce
Connecticut company unveils an unusually rubber rich golf ball claimed to outdistance six top Tour balls by up to 13 yards and bite the green with steady putts. Officials say it may breach rebound limits like a barred titanium driver, and the name of the ball is kept secret. Availability is direct only, with pricing tiers and a 30 day trial.
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