Five Palestinians die as protests flare over Arafat siege
Thousands march in Ramallah protesting Israel's assault on Yasser Arafat's headquarters. Four Palestinians die at protests and a fifth later. leaders call for a general strike and international intervention while world powers urge restraint. The report also notes U S and U N reactions and a separate economic report on leading indicators.
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Lawmakers Close In On Iraq Authorization
Washington AP lawmakers edge toward congressional authorization for Bush to take on Saddam Hussein. They seek limits to keep the mandate Iraq only, asking Bush to better explain plans to win domestic and international support. Biden Levin Hagel Kyl Hyde urge UN cooperation and clearer terms.
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Bush plan cuts Medicare payments for outpatient services
New York Times reports that the Bush administration would sharply reduce Medicare payments for many outpatient services and drugs. The proposal targets drugs including cancer and arthritis treatments, pacing implants, and the Remicade infusion used for rheumatoid arthritis, aiming to rebalance the budget amid overcharges for outpatient care.
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Schroeder wins slim majority in Germany election
In Berlin Gerhard Schroeder's Social Democrats secured a second four year mandate with a Greens coalition, but their majority shrank to nine seats. Opposition leader Edmund Stoiber warned the coalition's hold would be short as unemployment and slow growth loom. Schroeder faced backlash over Iraq policy and strained U.S.-Germany ties.
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