Sharon vows to stay as Gaza plan is rejected
Prime Minister Ariel Sharon refuses to resign after Likud votes against unilateral disengagement from Gaza. Allies hint at possible overrides or new forum votes. Violence mars tally as Gaza gunmen kill a pregnant settler and her four young daughters. Israel strikes kill four militants and destroy a Hamas radio station. US expresses cautious disappointment.
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Soldiers reprimanded over Iraqi POW abuse charges
Seven more U S soldiers were reprimanded for abuse of Iraqi prisoners in Baghdad. The order came from Lt Gen Ricardo Sanchez with six receiving the harshest administrative reprimand and one given a lighter admonishment. Investigations reportedly complete with no further court martial expected, potentially ending the officers' careers.
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Iraq siege easing as U S forces hold fire near Fallujah
The battle for Fallujah continues with US Marines withdrawing to an outer ring while an Iraqi brigade assumes control of southern Fallujah. Civilians celebrate a perceived victory as investigators assess damage from a month of siege. A released hostage, Thomas Hamill, reunites with his wife in Germany after escaping captors north of Baghdad. Nine US soldiers died nationwide as violence persisted, including a mortar attack near Ramadi killing five sailors and one Army private.
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Ottawa Downtown History Kiosk Tour Details
A downtown Ottawa tour director describes kiosks with fade resistant images in fiberglass cases showing local history. Audio narration by Phil Messenger will play at the push of a button at stops on Main Street and near the Franklin County Courthouse detailing the Marais Des Cygnes River area, 1920 boiler incident, and Washburn design.
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