Syrian air defenses fire at intruding Israeli planes over Gaza crisis
Syria state TV says two Israeli jets briefly entered the Mediterranean coast area early Wednesday and were dispersed by national air defenses amid rising Mideast tensions over the abduction of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit. Israel denies targeting Assad’s summer palace.
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Supreme Court broadens latitude for midterm redistricting nationwide
The Supreme Court ruled states may redraw congressional districts more freely between decennial censuses, largely upholding Texas gerrymandering gains while voiding the rights of Hispanics in the Laredo area and rejecting a broader bar on redistricting for partisanship. It left timing open, prompting mixed signals about 2006 elections and future court action.
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Britain votes to elect first Lord Speaker in Lords
Britain's House of Lords voted to elect its first Lord Speaker to replace the Lord Chancellor in a reform aimed at making the upper house more democratic. Nine candidates sought the post with a July 4 announcement. The role will preside over the Lords independent of government while the Lord Chancellor shifts to judicial and cabinet duties. The salary is about 185000 dollars plus 62000 dollars expense allowance.
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