Senate Defies Bush on Iraq Loan Proposal
The Senate rejected a loan requirement for half of the $20.3 billion Iraq reconstruction aid, while the House moved funds as grants. Lawmakers aimed to finalize the $87 billion package amid partisan splits and pressure from President Bush and aides to keep grants.
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Malaysia Apology Over Jew Remarks At Islamic Summit
Malaysia faced swift criticism from the United States and Europe after Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said Jews rule the world by proxy during a 57 nation Islamic summit. The remarks drew condemnations from allies and prompted an apology from Kuala Lumpur while other notes covered an FBI visit to Gaza and discussions on expelling Yasser Arafat.
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Pilot's prescription focus of ferry probe
The Staten Island ferry crash bound for Staten Island was at full speed when it struck the pier, killing 10 and injuring 65. NTSB Chair Ellen Engleman noted it was not speeding up but at full speed at impact. Investigators explore pilot medication and crew positions as possible factors.
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Taipei 101 tallest building completed in Taipei
Taipei Taiwan construction crews finished the world’s tallest skyscraper on Friday placing a massive pinnacle atop the 1 676 foot tall Taipei 101. The 101 story structure resembles stacked gift boxes while developers liken it to a bamboo shoot with notches. The building will house offices.
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Congress Presses for Guard and Reserve Pullback in Iraq
Washington report notes Pentagon plans to call up more National Guard and Reserve troops for Iraq while lawmakers urge returning units already deployed. Sen. John McCain warns of retention problems if the Guard and Reserves remain overburdened. Sen. Trent Lott also voices unease about the extent of calls.
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Night firefight in Karbala Leaves three Americans Dead
In Karbala Iraq a joint U S Iraqi patrol clashed with gunmen guarding the imam Abbas mosque offices. Three Americans were killed and seven were wounded in clashes that also killed ten Iraqis including two guards. An earlier blast in Baghdad killed a soldier and wounded two others. The incident follows curfew enforcement near the cleric Mahmoud al Hassani and signals intensified pressure on militias.
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