Israelis and Palestinians barter demands as Powell tours region
Secretary of State Powell arrives to push the three phase road map as Israel seeks changes and both sides exchange conditions. Palestinian officials demand Israel halt targeted killings and prisoner releases while Israel seeks Palestinian reforms and a broader freeze on settlements. Powell plans meetings with Sharon and Abbas, avoiding Arafat.
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Iranian dissidents sentenced to prison terms up to eleven years
A leading Iranian dissident and 14 other activists were sentenced to prison terms ranging from four to 11 years. Ezzatollah Sahabi and Taqi Rahmani each got 11 years. The verdict bans political activity for up to 10 years after release. Rahmani vows appeal. RSF condemns the sentences.
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Paradise Street Holds Day-to-Day Struggles After Saddam Fall
In Paradise Square Baghdad residents cope with looting and outages a month after Saddam Hussein's statue fell. Neighbors plead for security and basic services while U S and Iraqi authorities pledge progress. A new “Freedom” statue is planned as residents hope for stability and an end to foreign troops.
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US official sets June 15 Iraqi stability deadline
In Baghdad on Saturday the top U S civilian in Iraq Jay Garner announced a June 15 goal to restore the power grid health and education systems and to establish city councils nationwide He said free health care would be provided for the next 45 days funded by future oil revenue and urged rapid action to end chaos and rebuild services to return governance to Iraqis
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