Bush Clashes Over Stem Cell Rules Amid Health Hope Debate
The White House rejected pressure from Ronald Reagan’s family and others to ease Bush administration stem cell limits. Bush’s August 2001 order restricts federal funding to 68 embryonic lines, drawing fire from Kerry supporters who seek cures for diseases like Alzheimer’s. In Belgrade, Serbia Mon tenegro, opposition wins threaten coalition gov’t and possible early elections. In Jerusalem, Israel expropriates West Bank farmland for the separation barrier as roadblocks ease slightly elsewhere.
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Asians and Hispanics Grow Fast in US Population
The Census Bureau reported that the number of Asians and Hispanics rose roughly four times faster than the overall population from 2000 to 2003. The race and ethnicity data show ongoing diversity in the United States, echoing the minority growth seen in the 2000 headcount.
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U S to hand over Saddam to Iraqs new government
The United States plans to transfer Saddam Hussein and other detainees to Iraq within two weeks as sovereignty returns. Up to 3,000 detainees may remain, with as many as 1,400 released or moved to Iraqi authorities. Prime Minister Iyad Allawi says Saddam will be delivered to Iraqi authorities and stand trial soon. Red Cross notes charges must be filed or detainees released when sovereignty transfers.
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White House panel urges NASA to curb role in launches
A presidential commission led by Edward Aldridge urges NASA to limit its missions to activities only government can perform, while expanding private industry’s share and reducing taxpayer burden. The panel advocates NASA focus on manned spaceflight while privatization handles launches and access to low Earth orbit.
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U S frees 400 detainees from Abu Ghraib prison
A correspondent describes the release of 400 prisoners from Abu Ghraib amid U S promises to transfer thousands more to Iraqi authorities by June 30. Detainees endure tents, concertina wire, and scorching heat as reporters observe quiet scenes and mixed exclamations of innocence and relief.
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US military to reform Afghan prison regime after review
The US military promised comprehensive changes to its Afghan prison regime after a top general inspected 20 jails amid allegations of abuse including fatalities. Officials say findings will be released within weeks, with some actions already implemented and others deferred or planned for the jails holding Taliban and al Qaida suspects. Autopsies cited blunt force injuries in two of three detainee deaths at Bagram in December 2002.
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