Nine Eleven Commission Disbands to Push Homeland Reform
The Sept. 11 commission closed, but members will testify before Congress and tour the nation to lobby for more than 40 reforms, led by creating a national director to oversee intelligence agencies. Families of victims will continue pressing for changes as bipartisan trips proceed.
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Al-Sadr fighters remove weapons from Imam Ali Shrine in Najaf
Militiamen loyal to Muqtada al Sadr pulled guns from the Imam Ali Shrine but stayed in control of the holy site amid attempts to end a two week uprising. Authorities debated how to transfer control as violence subsides.
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Bush administration pursues new legal angles in detainee cases
The Bush administration narrows its view of rights granted by the Supreme Court to terrorism detainees while seeking to blunt new challenges. Courts may weigh in again. rulings in June limited detention without charges or trial, yet ambiguity remains about compliance. Plaintiffs seek action in dozens of suits, while the government pushes to dismiss claims. Legal experts expect appeals to reach the Supreme Court.
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Security Council backs delaying heavy Sudan sanctions
Most Security Council members oppose immediate heavy sanctions on Sudan if Darfur violence continues past the month end deadline. Britain cites varied fears, including damaging vested interests and signaling a global pressure campaign against Khartoum. The Darfur conflict has caused massive casualties and displacement amid accusations of Janjaweed involvement.
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