Iran opens heavy water plant amid uranium enrichment deadline
Iran inaugurated the Khondab heavy water facility defying a U.N. deadline on uranium enrichment. President Ahmadinejad framed the move as peaceful and warned against sanctions, while the IAEA prepares a report that could push for action. Russia and China urged diplomacy, not sanctions.
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Tropical storm Ernesto may become first hurricane of 2006
Tropical Storm Ernesto gathers strength in the central Caribbean and could near hurricane strength, threatening Jamaica and the Cayman Islands with watches in effect. Forecasters warn of heavy rain up to a foot in some areas, with flood risk and possible U.S. impacts later in the week.
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Bush vows to learn lessons of Katrina in Maine radio address
President Bush pledges to learn Katrina lessons and speed disaster response reforms ahead of the hurricane anniversary. He travels to Mississippi and Louisiana to review progress, noting thousands dead and many displaced while citing stalled federal aid and ongoing recovery efforts.
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