Court upholds Internet filters for libraries nationwide
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that government funds may be withheld from public libraries that fail to install anti pornography filters on library computers. It allows unfiltered access if libraries opt out of federal aid, with limited discretion for adult patrons to request disabling filters. The decision affirms a seven year effort to shield children from online smut.
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Supreme Court
Seth Finkelstein
Cambridge, Mass
Army doctors turn away burned Iraqi children in need
At Balad airfield Sgt. Borell reported three burned Iraqi children begging for care. Army doctors declined treatment as injuries were not life threatening or caused by U.S. troops. The incident underscores tensions over securing trust while troops face increased checks and arrests in Iraq.
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Iraq
David J. Borell
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U.S
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Greeks probe possible terror links to ship Baltic Sky
The Baltic Sky, loaded with 750 tons of explosives and 8,000 detonators bound for Sudan, was impounded by Greek authorities. Crewmembers from Ukraine and Azerbaijan face charges for entering Greek waters with hazardous cargo as authorities assess whether the plan was terrorism or a bad deal.
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Greece
Greek Coast Guard
Baltic Sky
Sudan
Mediterranean Sea
Giorgos Anomeritis
Greece Seizes Cargo Ship With Explosives In International Waters
Greece seized a cargo ship that wandered into international waters carrying 750 tons of explosives and 8,000 detonators. The case highlights the murky shipping world where owners hide behind offshore management companies and flags of convenience.
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Qatari man named enemy combatant in al-Qaida case
President Bush designated Ali Saleh Kahlah al-Marri a enemy combatant in U S custody for aiding al Qaida operatives to settle in the United States. Al Marri, 37, from Peoria Illinois, has been held since December 2001 after being a material witness and charged with lying to the FBI and credit card fraud. He was moved from Illinois to a Navy brig in Charleston South Carolina. Prosecutors say his laptop held over 1000 credit cards and files about Osama bin Laden weaponry and militant Islamic sites.
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United States
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Al-Marri
Peoria
Ill
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al- Marri
Illinois
Charleston
S.C
Osama bin Laden
Hong Kong Removed From SARS Infected Areas List
The World Health Organization dropped Hong Kong from its SARS infected areas list while urging continued vigilance to prevent a new outbreak. Officials warned of Toronto’s recent cases after Hong Kong’s removal, noting nearly 300 deaths linked to the SARS crisis.
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World Health Organization
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Toronto
Canada
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Taiwan
China
Palestinians and Israelis near halting attacks in fragile truce
Hamas and other militants edge toward a cease fire as Israel warns against a tactical pause. A U.S. backed peace road map stalls after 33 months of fighting with each side pressuring the other to concede first.
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Hamas
Israel
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