India to hold first talks with separatists in Kashmir
New Delhi reports Kashmiri separatist leaders and the government agree that all violence in the divided region should stop. Prime Minister Vajpayee will meet separatists on Friday as talks continue with plans for late March discussions. Abdul Ghani Bhat read a joint statement noting the only way forward is ending violence at all levels.
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FDA poised to decide on over the counter Plan B pill
Thirty-one years after Roe v Wade, the FDA weighs making Plan B an over the counter emergency contraceptive. An advisory panel already backed the move and proponents argue broad access reduces pregnancy risk up to 89 percent within three days. Critics warn of hormonal risks without prescription. Doctors urge clear guidance for young women.
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Agency suspends airline license after fatal crash
Transport Canada suspended Georgian Express operator certificate after the Jan. 17 Lake Erie crash that killed 10. Mississauga based airline must prove compliance with regulations to regain license as Coast Guard resumes recovery work amid poor weather. HANOI Vietnam WHO warns bird flu could mutate into deadlier form. latest outbreak linked to village boy infection with five deaths reported.
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Senate approves huge 373 billion spending bill passage
The Senate voted 65 28 to pass a sprawling 373 billion bill funding government programs for the budget year starting Oct 1. It preserves Bush administration policies on overtime pay media ownership and food labeling while ending Democratic delays. Edward Kennedy criticized the move as harming working families veterans and women.
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Dems attack Bush in debate in New Hampshire
In Manchester New Hampshire Democratic presidential contenders assailed President Bush over tax cuts and the Iraq war arguing his policies hurt the middle class and overburden troops. Kerry Dean Lieberman and Edwards pressed tax positions while Dean urged repealing all tax cuts and others defended their records.
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Lopez Ends Engagement With Affleck After Public Split
Jennifer Lopez ended her engagement to Ben Affleck amid ongoing media scrutiny. A publicist confirmed the breakup while noting privacy for Lopez. The pair, once linked to Gigli and high-profile nuptials, will star together in Jersey Girl released March 19 with Lopez portraying Affleck’s wife who dies 12 minutes in.
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Prince Harry To Aid Mothers In Africa
Prince Harry will spend eight weeks in Africa aiding programs for young mothers and disadvantaged children, visiting multiple locations on a trip kept secret for security reasons. Clarence House said the dates and countries would not be announced, fitting between his Eton education and charity work.
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Sharon defiantly says he will not resign as prime minister
Ariel Sharon, facing corruption allegations and possible indictment, vows to stay in office. A real estate developer was indicted for bribing Sharon with 690000 dollars and prosecutors may decide on indicting the prime minister in weeks or months. Sharon repeats he will not resign and plans to stay as prime minister and Likud chairman until at least 2007.
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Jackson judge Melville known as strict and fair
Santa Maria California Superior Court Judge Rodney Melville presides over Michael Jackson's child molestation case. The taskmaster enforces courtroom rules, bans cameras, curbs tardiness, and upholds decorum while earning respect as fair and compassionate among attorneys and peers. If the case goes to trial it could bring global attention to his courtroom.
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