Hong Kong imposes SARS quarantine for households
Hong Kong will quarantine anyone living with a confirmed SARS patient for up to 10 days. Health officials say the move aims to curb the outbreak as deaths rise, with authorities enforcing compliance through police visits and possible penalties. Alternative housing will be available for those unable to stay home.
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GOP Leaders Struggle To Hold War Budget Bill Together
Congressional Republicans raced to salvage a 2004 budget deal amid questions whether the framework allows the higher tax cuts GOP lawmakers seek. The plan hinges on a $2.2 trillion budget and a later tax bill, with Senate obstacle fears over a $350 billion ceiling and potential 60 vote requirements. Democrats urge smaller cuts, urging reconciliation of differences.
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Fire at Russian Deaf School Kills 28 Children
A blaze at the Republican School for Deaf Children in Makhachkala, Russia, killed 28 pupils aged 6 to 14 and seriously injured 17. Firefighters evacuated 138 as responders woke nonhearing students and some older pupils helped guide others to safety.
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