EU leaders face tough sell of new constitution across Europe
The EU must secure ratification from 25 member nations after a two day, fault filled negotiation. The charter enshrines a 50 article rights pledge while preserving vetoes in key areas and faces skepticism at home in Britain Spain and elsewhere as opponents warn it could abridge national sovereignty.
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Afghan official disputes heart attack in CIA case death
Afghan regional official questions defense claims that Abdul Wali died of a heart attack at a U.S. base in Asadabad during a 2003 custody incident. David Passaro faces four counts of assault over the death, while Afghan government officials say the death followed treatment concerns and a cursory examination.
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Iran weighs resuming uranium enrichment under pressure
Iran plans some nuclear activity in coming days and may restart uranium enrichment, defying a IAEA rebuke. Top negotiator Hasan Rowhani says Iran will reconsider suspension, though he did not specify which activities. Iran rejects demands to halt heavy water reactor and nuclear conversion facility operations while pledging continued IAEA cooperation and inspections.
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U N to hold seminar on confronting anti Semitism
The United Nations will host its first full seminar focused on anti-Semitism with Secretary-General Kofi Annan opening and Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel delivering the keynote. Three panels will discuss current anti-Semitism, education driven tolerance, and the fight against prejudice.
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Jacob Blaustein
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