Saudis hunt militants after Khobar siege kills 22
Saudi authorities pursue three suspected al Qaida militants who used hostages as shields during a weekend assault on Oasis complex in Khobar. The siege left 22 dead, including Indians, Filipinos, Saudis, Sri Lankans, an American and others. 242 people were evacuated as commandos raided the hotel and palace area.
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U.N. Lends Hand with Haiti Floods and Withdrawal
U.N. troops resume Haiti missions after a decade of failed peacekeeping efforts as floods kill about 1,700 and aid reaches remote villages. Only 42 of 8,000 troops have arrived at Port au Prince while U.S. and French forces prepare to hand over as helicopters ferry aid.
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Bush Kerry honor veterans at Arlington and Vietnam memorial
President Bush said America is safer because of its fighting forces as he laid a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery. Senator Kerry visited the Vietnam Veterans Memorial for solemn Memorial Day tributes while World War II veterans and a weekend opening of the National World War II Memorial framed the ceremonies.
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Likud rebels press Gaza pullback plan face heat
In Jerusalem on Monday Prime Minister Ariel Sharon urged rebellious Likud legislators to back a revised Gaza withdrawal. A heated clash saw Naomi Blumenthal accuse him of ignoring party wishes as Likud rebels threaten to derail the plan after a cabinet setback and calls for early elections. The plan adds four stages with most settlement buildings to be demolished and a stoppable trigger if security deteriorates.
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Republicans push to curb class-action lawsuits in Senate
The Senate debates moving more class-action suits from state to federal courts to curb frivolous cases. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist seeks immediate action despite Democratic resistance to skipping the defense bill. The measure, backed by Republicans and business groups, would curb costly suits by shifting venue to where awards are smaller.
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