Turkish al-Qaida trial delayed by court authority
The trial of six suspected Turkish al-Qaida cell members was postponed after the court ruled it lacked jurisdiction following May’s abolition of state security courts. The reform, part of Turkey’s EU bid, won’t take full effect for about a month, prompting plans to establish new tribunals to handle this and other cases.
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Peterson murder trial to start today
The Peterson case opens with no murder weapon or direct evidence. Prosecutors plan hundreds of witnesses in a loosely defined circumstantial case while the defense fights to create reasonable doubt under a gag order. The trial in Redwood City could last five months or more with potential death penalty or life without parole if convicted.
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Karachi mosque blast kills at least 16 people
A bomb exploded during evening prayers at Imam Bargah Ali Raza in Karachi, killing 16 and wounding 38. Police suspect possible sectarian motives tied to the slaying of Sunni cleric Nazamuddin Shamzai, amid rioting by Shiite youths and clashes across the city.
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Koizumi Surges in Polls Ahead of July Elections
Japan's Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi and his Liberal Democratic Party show rising support two months before parliamentary elections after a North Korea summit clash and earlier Iraq mission. Analysts cite his personal appeal and political acumen as key factors amid lingering critique.
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Sharon presents revised Gaza withdrawal plan to Cabinet
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon urged Likud rebels to back a four stage Gaza withdrawal after a tense closed door meeting. Naomi Blumenthal accused him of ignoring party wishes as opposition within Likud grows. Egypt backs the plan while Mubarak urged progress and Washington endorses it. The plan’s first phase of dismantling three Gaza settlements is unlikely to complete before March 2005.
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