Bush declares Geneva Convention applies to Taliban in Afghanistan
President Bush says the Geneva Convention covers Taliban fighters in Afghanistan but not al Qaida, a ruling aimed at detainees at Guantanamo Bay. White House officials emphasize no change in daily treatment or rights, while Rumsfeld notes Afghanistan signatory status and potential precedent.
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Death of bin Laden could fragment al Qaida
A top Pentagon intelligence official warned that al Qaida could splinter into loosely allied factions if Osama bin Laden is killed. Several leaders are dead or in U.S. custody, but more than a dozen key lieutenants remain at large, risking a fragmented but continuing threat.
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Valentine Jewelry Sale From Monet and Napier
A local ad offers 25 percent off all Monet and Napier earrings with options in clip and pierced styles. Prices range from six to three dollars for silvertone, two tone, gold tone, crystal and color pieces. Monet sale runs February 8 to February 18, Napier from February 8 to February 10.
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