World summit ends with sweeping vision and slow gains
Johannesburg leaders frame sustainable development as a global priority but fail to resolve key issues such as extinctions disease trade subsidies and cleaner energy. Critics say goals were too ambitious or politically unacceptable, while activists feel betrayed by concessions to rich nations and big business dominates the outcome. A separate suit seeks over $1 trillion in damages linking Iraq and al-Qaida to 9 11.
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Explosion rocks Kabul market killing score and wounding many
A car bomb tore through a busy market near Kabul's Ministry of Information killing at least 22 people and wounding about 65. Emergency services and UN staff rushed the injured to hospitals as police sealed off the area. a second blast drew crowds and officials warned of ongoing danger.
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Bush promises to seek Congress Approval Before Iraq Invasion
President Bush told Congress he will seek approval before any invasion of Iraq. He met with leaders at the White House to urge support while acknowledging no decision has been made on military action. Senate leaders pledged more hearings and a resolution of support before acting.
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Flag raised by WTC firefighters goes missing in inquiry
Hackensack, N J reports the 4 by 6 foot World Trade Center flag raised over the wreckage by firefighters on Sept 11 has disappeared after removal during cleanup. City officials say the yacht star of America flag may have been swapped or misplaced amid events and no owner has claimed the 4 by 6 foot banner. Firefighter Dan McWilliams and colleagues raised it at Ground Zero. The 5 by 8 foot flag preserved by the city is linked to Yankee Stadium appearances. The original flag’s fate remains a mystery as authorities investigate.
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