France honors the forgotten D-Day in Riviera operation
France staged a weekend tribute to American, French, and African troops in the Dragoon invasion adding to the Normandy legacy. Leaders from 15 nations attended as Senegal’s Abdoulaye Wade announced an annual Aug. 23 holiday to honor African roles in World War II. Nine British paratroopers and nine American soldiers received France’s Legion of Honor at ceremonies in Draguignan and nearby cemeteries.
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Pope John Paul II Visits Lourdes Amid Health Struggles
Pope John Paul II, frail and hampered by Parkinson's, joins thousands at the Lourdes shrine for a two day visit. He speaks of shared suffering and God's plan, reads remarks via a French cardinal, and prays at the grotto as crowds of up to 300,000 gather in the Pyrenees town.
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St. Bernadette
Joaquin Navarro-Valls
Asther Mora
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Venezuela Recall Vote Tests Chavez Rule and Democracy
In Caracas the recall referendum nears as Chavez faces a shaken opposition after a failed coup. Mediation by Jimmy Carter and Cesar Gaviria frames the vote as a test of Venezuela's democracy, with leaders urging acceptance of any outcome and pledges to honor results.
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Cesar Gaviria
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Jesus Perez
Bush to cut forces in Europe and Asia
President Bush plans a major troop realignment bringing home about 70 000 uniformed personnel from Europe and Asia along with 100 000 family and support staff. No change for troops in Iraq or Afghanistan. Announcement due Monday at the Veterans of Foreign Wars convention in Cincinnati.
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California wildfire containment progress reported near Shasta Lake
Firefighters reported 80 percent containment of a nearly 10 000 acre blaze south of Shasta Lake that destroyed 80 homes and 30 outbuildings and 10 vehicles. Most evacuated residents were allowed to return as costs exceed 1.8 million dollars. 186 homes had been saved.
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Olympia
Yakama
Carol Tocco
Northwest Interagency Fire Center
Portland
Ore
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