Abbas denounces Hamas rule as Gaza turmoil intensifies
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas denounces Hamas as an "empire of darkness" after the Gaza takeover and vows not to negotiate with "murderous terrorists." Israel threatens financial moves to Abbas while backing clashes kill four in Gaza and two in the West Bank amid rising tension.
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Bush blocks stem cell research bill
Ireland bans a video game for violence while US events include Hinckley seeking more freedom from a Washington hospital. In Tulsa a 16 year old Russian patient died after an experimental brain stem tumor operation.
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Bloomberg Considers Independent Bid After Leaving GOP
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has quit the Republican Party and weighs an independent run for president. Analysts say he would face ballot access and fundraising hurdles, with past independent efforts like Ross Perot showing limited electoral success. Polls indicate modest familiarity but low cross-partisan appeal. Bloomberg’s California appearances condemned both parties as failing to address major issues.
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Sunni mosques struck as Baghdad tension rises
In Iraq south of Baghdad three Sunni mosques were hit in violent incidents including explosions and mortars near the Green Zone. US and Iraqi officials say security measures are showing early success as a large operation Arrowhead Ripper targets al Qaida in Diyala with over 10 000 troops. An earlier truck bombing near a Shiite mosque killed over 80 and many bodies linger in Baghdad streets.
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Hillary Clinton boos mark Take Back America gathering
Anti-war activists booed Senator Hillary Clinton at the Take Back America conference in Washington D C as she sought to court anti-war Democrats. Some attendees criticized her vote to authorize the 2003 invasion despite her recent opposition to the war and funding cuts.
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Florida man defends porch against rabid bobcat attack
Dale Rippy, 62, wrestled a rabid 25 pound bobcat on his Wesley Chapel porch on May 30, strangling the animal after it slashed and bit him. He was treated for rabies exposure and bites. Pasco County officials praised his quick, clear thinking under pressure.
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