Progress in Northern Ireland direct rule talks with IRA disarmament
Britain resumes direct rule in Northern Ireland while seeking a quick return of local Protestant Catholic administration. Disarmament commission reports progress as IRA outlines a process to put arms beyond use, raising prospects of a formal agreement. Ulster Unionists face a pivotal conference on cabinet withdrawal as Mandelson condemns the move.
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Weather outlook tease for a chilly week
Tonight remains cold with partly cloudy skies. Sunday brings considerable cloudiness and possible snow with a low of 27. Monday turns cloudy with a mix of snow sleet or rain and a high of 35. Tuesday turns windy and cold with some sunshine and a high of 30. Wednesday brings clouds with light sunshine and a high of 33.
Global call for aid as rich nations urged to help poor nations
UN Secretary General Kofi Annan urged a Global New Deal at the UNCTAD conference in Bangkok to expand debt relief and open markets for developing countries. Demonstrators clashed with police outside as rich nations were pressed to ensure investment and shared benefits while WTO efforts to restart talks lag.
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Mike Moore
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Jetliner inspections find metal shavings in tail wing systems
Metal shavings in horizontal stabilizer assemblies surfaced on MD-80 and MD-90 jets during inspections tied to the Alaska Flight 261 crash. The FAA ordered nationwide checks on about 1,200 planes, with some aircraft grounded or pulled from service while authorities probe whether the parts caused or were caused by the crash.
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Falge: Rally sent bad message in Syracuse incident
Syracuse police chief James Falge criticized the rally by officers at City Court for James Mullen's court appearance saying it sent a terrible message to residents. The gathering occurred as Danielle Currier, 12, faced assault charges.
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