Cheney press conference outlines U.N. role in Iraq
Vice President Dick Cheney says the coalition will lead Iraq’s transition to a new government while the United Nations handles relief. He argues the UN is not equipped for the central security role and notes Annan’s push for Iraqi transfer of power. Cheney expects humanitarian involvement from France and others and mentions a postwar Iraqi meeting with diverse groups.
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Witness testifies on planned attacks in terrorism case
Government witness Youssef Hmimssa testified that Abdel-Ilah Elmardoudi spoke of a Baltimore network of Islamic extremists and potential mass attacks in the United States before 9 11. Elmardoudi and three others face conspiracy charges for providing terror support.
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Malden seeks to welcome Iraqi ally Mohammed who helped Lynch
Malden West Virginia residents plan to honor an Iraqi lawyer known only as Mohammed who guided U S troops to the hospital where Jessica Lynch was held. James Thibeault leads Friends of Mohammad to bring him to Palestine and Malden for thanks with local veterans and religious leaders weighing fundraising and arrangements.
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Senate panel advances ethanol expansion measures
A Senate Environment and Public Works Committee vote backed expanding corn based ethanol use as a gasoline additive and phasing out MTBE over four years. The energy package also sets an ethanol target of at least five billion gallons by 2012 and includes a separate Alaska gas pipeline project with federal loan guarantees.
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