Redding wildfire forces hundreds to flee in old mining town
A fast moving Northern California blaze tore through French Gulch near Redding, destroying two commercial buildings and threatening nearly 100 homes and 20 other structures. About 3,000 acres burned, with containment around 10 percent as winds drove the fire.
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Redding
Calif
California
French Gulch
Linda Galvan
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Millions Turnout For Venezuela Recall Vote On Chavez
In Caracas thousands line for miles as Venezuela holds a historic recall vote on Hugo Chavez. Polls extended to 8 p.m. with no one in line turned away, while tensions split along class lines amid fears of a Cuba style dictatorship. Activists urged turnout for both sides as supporters and opponents recount long waits and disputed registration delays.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Hugo Chavez
U.S
Jimmy Carter
Chorrez
Chavez
Lila Golding
Chacao
le Pastora
Ers
Miguel Rodriguez
Rodriguez
Governme c
Najaf clashes deepen as ceasefire breaks apart
Explosions ring out in Najaf as tanks and troops reenter the center amid fighting with Mahdi Army militants. Delegates in Baghdad open a landmark National Conference, seeking broader Iraqi participation while violence challenges Allawi's interim government and the session faces security disruptions and casualties.
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Najaf
U.S
Iran
Delegates hold out hope for democracy
Delegates at the Iraq National Conference opened amid mortars and violence in Najaf as 1,300 leaders from Sunni and Shiite groups convened to discuss a future for Iraq. They aim to elect a 100 member council to watchdog the government ahead of January elections, with U.N. and U.S. officials hoping for progress. Prime Minister Allawi framed the gathering as a turning point toward dialogue despite looming security threats.
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Holy
Baghdad
National Conference
Iraq
Ayad Allawi
Green
Health Ministry
U.S
Lidvt
deGui
Fallujah
Adil Khamis
Sadr
Ahmed al-Shaibany
Allawi
Waeil Abdel-Latif
Iran
Deegate Saad Qindeel
Supreme Council
Cahatara
Interi
U.N
Ayad Alla
Naf
Muatada al-Sadr
Air Traqi
Nadim al-Jadari
T’ Hilite
Withdri
Guard and Reserve Workers Struggle with Reemployment
National Guard and Reserve veterans report growing clashes with civilian employers after returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Jobs cut, benefits slashed, and promotions denied push complaints under the 1994 law. Labor Dept data show rising filings since 2001, with progress due to outreach and new rules to protect reemployment rights.
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National Guard
Iraq
Afghanistan
Labor Department
Uniformed Services
Larry Gill
Thomasville
Ala
Jerry Chambers
Oberlin
Kan
Fred Juarbe Jr
Labor
Veterans Employment and Training
Elaine Chao
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