CAFTA passes amid political clash over U S CAFTA trade pact
Congress sent CAFTA to the president as aimed price breaks reach U S shoppers for shirts and pants made in Central America U S sugar growers warn of competition while the six nations benefit from expanded exports Text notes a narrow House vote and broader political fallout with analysts predicting modest macro gains but significant sector effects including textiles machinery and sugar shipments and calls for broader worker protections and WTO accord efforts.
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Iran set to restart Isfahan nuclear plant seals lifted
Iran plans to remove U N seals at the Isfahan Nuclear Conversion Facility allowing uranium processing to resume under I R N A supervision. Reprocessing would begin, but enrichment at Natanz remains suspended, a CN Council spokesman said amid EU warnings and pressure from the Paris talks.
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Important political deadlines loom
Washington faces two looming deadlines tied to Middle East peace and democracy. The first is Israel's Gaza pullout begun August 17 with 8,000 settlers relocated, while the second is Iraq's draft constitution due August 15 as part of a six month political process. Officials stress the risks and rewards for U.S. credibility and troop reductions, with Rumsfeld urging timely completion and momentum aimed at reducing insurgent support.
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Iraqi constitution talks face deadline clash of Islam Kurds and Sunnis
A Western official says an August 15 deadline for Iraq's constitution may slip while Shiites push Islam as a main legal source and Kurds seek federalism. Regional power limits and oil wealth sharing fuel disputes as Khalilzad urges a national compact to avert insurgent gains and allow U.S. troops to leave.
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