Pakistan releases SO terror suspects in Waziristan
Across the lawless South Waziristan region Pakistan released terror suspects as part of a broader drive to curb tribal militancy tied to Afghanistan's Taliban legacy. The report links the area with potential hideouts for Osama bin Laden and al Qaeda's Ayman al-Zawahri amid a harsh security push.
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Karzai seeks reintegration of moderate Taliban in Kandahar
Afghan President Hamid Karzai visited Kandahar, signaling willingness to reintegrate about 150 moderate Taliban leaders while excluding top figures tied to al Qaida. He emphasized restoring life for those doing ordinary work but pressed harsher measures against the worst elements, amid heightened violence and security sweeps in Kandahar and surrounding areas.
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Army seeks more armored Humvees for Iraq convoy safety
In Iraq near Najaf and Baghdad, a roadside blast damaged a Humvee but left four soldiers uninjured. Army leaders vow a full push to arm nearly 15,000 Humvees in theater, with about 1,500 to 2,000 already armored, while factories accelerate production.
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Koizumi’s LDP Grabs All Three By-Election Seats in Japan
Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's Liberal Democratic Party won all three parliamentary by-elections, gaining two seats outright and the third per early results. The victory boosts LDP dominance to 245 lower house seats and 279 in coalition, reflecting support after the Iraq hostage crisis. The party faced crossfire over Japan’s Iraq troop role, with many voters backing Koizumi despite constitutional and pacifist concerns.
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China probes four new SARS cases in Beijing
China announced four new suspected SARS cases in Beijing linked to a single 20-year-old patient, with one confirmed case in Anhui. Officials urged preparedness for a holiday travel rush as authorities stress transmission remains limited to close contacts and not a wider outbreak.
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Oprah Winfrey Hi Gorgeous tour draws Atlanta crowd
Talk show host Oprah Winfrey told about 3,000 women at an Atlanta stop of her Hi Gorgeous tour that many wish for her success and health lifestyle tips. The event promoted body acceptance and individuality for O Magazine subscribers and fans, with remarks from attendees about potential to reach high goals.
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