Guantanamo to arraign four detainees in first hearings
The four defendants include Salim Hamdan Yemeni driver for Osama bin Laden Ali al Bahlul also Yemeni and Ibrahim al Qasi Sudanese born 1960 all charged with conspiracy to commit war crimes with varying allied counts David Hicks Australian faces war crimes conspiracy aiding the enemy and attempted murder The hearings mark a new military commission process with limited appeals and significant legal restrictions and delays.
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Pakistan hunts suspects in al Qaida linked terror plot
Pakistani officials say 11 or 12 suspects, mostly Pakistanis, were arrested in Islamabad Hyderabad and Lahore between Aug 10 and 15 in a plot linked to al Qaida to attack leaders including Musharraf and the U S Embassy. Police seized bombs grenades rocket launchers and belts for death by own action attacks as authorities press a nationwide clampdown.
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Palestinians condemn apparent U S readiness on settlements
Palestinians denounce what they call U S readiness to allow construction in the West Bank settlements. The AP reports Washington may refrain from objecting to construction in main blocs while not expanding settlements, challenging the Bush road map. Prime Minister Ahmed Qureia warns such a shift could wreck the peace process.
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Fierce battle erupts in Najaf Old City as clashes escalate
In Najaf Iraq US forces battle Shiite militants around the Imam Ali Shrine. Warplanes and helicopters bombed positions south of the shrine while militants reportedly damaged outer walls. Five US troops were killed and an American hostage was released as government officials urged patience for a peaceful settlement.
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Halliburton awaits final decision on Iraq payments
After a week of Army flip flops Halliburton waits for a final decision on withholding 15 percent of payments for work in Iraq a move that could cost about 60 million dollars. The case ties into broader probes into KBR contracts amid insurgent violence and political scrutiny surrounding Dick Cheney.
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Honduras Tightens Security After Al Qaida Recruitment Claim
Honduras declared a national terror alert and tightened security at foreign embassies after intelligence reports said al Qaida was recruiting Hondurans to attack U S, British, Spanish and El Salvador embassies. Security Minister Oscar Alvarez said some were offered money or persuaded ideologically.
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Local doctor leaves for Army duty
Dr. Edward J. Pienkos will join active duty with the United States Army and permanently close his Carbondale office at 1275 Cedar Court after August 31, 2004. His urology patients will receive ongoing care through alternative arrangements.
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