House approves war funds and unemployment benefits package
Allies of President Bush backed a 268 to 155 vote approving 162 billion dollars to finance U S operations in Iraq and GI Bill revisions, plus a 13 week unemployment extension, approved domestically 416 to 12. The package includes a 2.7 billion emergency flood aid infusion for the Midwest with Iowa and Illinois facing major losses.
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Caches of weapons found in Iraq rise with civilian tips
In Iraq, caches reappear in public spots from a bakery to a fish farm as security gains spur civilian tips. U.S. and Iraqi officials say residents fear militia threats less, aiding authorities. rewards bolster cooperation while critics warn the seized arms may be only a fraction of total stock.
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Truce brings cautious optimism in Gaza and Israel
After the six month cease fire begins, Sderot families plan cautious steps as Gaza brace for calmer days. Palestinians ride bicycles and Hamas guards play ping pong amid trimmed violence hopes. Leaders including Ehud Olmert and Hosni Mubarak plot next moves while Abbas seeks to preserve gains and peace talks.
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Egypt
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West Bank
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Deir el-Balah
Eliaz
Itai
China admits burying U.S. POW in 1953 Chinese hospital grave
The Associated Press reports China told Pentagon officials in 2003 it had taken U S Army Sgt. Richard G Desautels from North Korea to a northeast Chinese city and buried him there after he became mentally ill on April 22 1953 and died April 29 1953 The grave was later moved and its location unknown The disclosure confirms for the first time China’s role in moving and burying an American POW and may illuminate fates of other captives held in Chinese camps
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National Alliance of Families
Rolland Desautels
Vikings on the Potomac prove reenactors debunk pirate myths
The Sae Hrafn longship crew, including TV reporter David Tristan and 60 members from the Longship Company, reenact Viking life on the Potomac River. They wear dragon heads, sing Oh Susanna, and share mead while stressing Vikings were explorers and settlers, not raiders.
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