Bush vows tough stance on corporate fraud in radio address
President Bush assails corporate fraud and phony profits as a crisis of confidence in markets. He pledges vigilant federal action to protect investors and workers, and backs stronger accounting oversight while weighing criminal penalties for executives who certify misleading financial statements.
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Water drought drains Kandahar farms and wells
In Kandahar Afghanistan Abdul Baqi explains the drought as the driest in three decades. The moisture in the water table is scarce with the root layer deep underground. The south shows desertification signs as three provinces warn of turning to deserts. Baqi’s family business has expanded to 300 wells, yet the lack of water imperils crops herds and livelihoods.
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Koreas trade accusations after naval clash near border
North Korean warship reportedly sank a South Korean patrol boat in the Yellow Sea killing at least four sailors and wounding 19 in a 21 minute confrontation. Seoul accused Pyongyang of armistice violations while the North claimed the South fired first. President Kim Dae-jung convened a NSC meeting as Seoul deployed a battleship and jets amid heightened tensions.
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Israelis Destroy Hebron Compound in Nighttime blasts
In Hebron West Bank Israeli forces level the Palestinian municipal and security headquarters with two loud explosions ending a four day siege. 15 armed Palestinians inside were unconfirmed as casualties while troops comb rubble for bodies amid debris and scattered weapons.
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Past Presidents and the Road to Middle East Peace
A historical overview traces U S presidential effort in the Middle East from Nixon through Carter. It notes Nixon’s land concessions and aid tactics shaping later talks, Carter’s Israel Egypt Sinai settlement and pledge shaping what followed.
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