Bush, EU leaders clash over Iraq while antiwar protests rise
President Bush visited Vienna for a 25 nation EU-U.S. summit as protesters led by Cindy Sheehan voiced antiwar sentiment. Chancellor Schuessel defended U.S. actions while urging coordinated victory in the terror fight. Bush said disagreements were conducted freely as he met students and toured cultural sites.
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Orange Revolution parties reunite to form coalition
After months of talks pro Western blocks reached a deal to restore a coalition and appoint Yulia Tymoshenko as prime minister. Parliament must approve by Saturday though internal tensions threaten the agreement.
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Military begins sending Humvees home for repair
The Army has tagged 7,000 Humvees and 17,000 other pieces of equipment for shipment to the United States to be rebuilt. Pentagon officials say 132,000 U.S. troops in Iraq could fall to about 100,000 by year end if security does not worsen. Commanders plan groundwork for a broad reduction.
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Marines and sailor charged with murder in Iraq shooting
Eight service members from Pendleton based 3rd Battalion 5th Marines face premeditated murder charges for the shooting death of an Iraqi man. They are charged with kidnapping conspiracy larceny and providing false statements while held in restricted status awaiting Article 32 hearings. They have hired private lawyers and await military legal proceedings.
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Gunmen abduct 125 factory workers near Baghdad
Gunmen ambushed three buses carrying about 125 workers from the Victory Industrial Plant in Taji, 15 miles north of Baghdad, in one of the war's largest mass kidnappings. The raid targeted workers leaving the plant around 3:30 p.m. as Interior Ministry officials noted unclear motives and identities.
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Senate rejects minimum wage hike proposal in Senate vote
The Senate, 52 to 46, blocks a $5.15 hourly minimum wage boost as House Republicans pledge no vote. Democrats cite poverty gaps while Republicans warn job losses. The tally includes eight GOP senators up for re-election. the measure fails to reach 60 votes.
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Prison guard shoots FBI arrest team in Florida jail raid
In a federal prison confrontation on Wednesday a guard opened fire on FBI agents and Justice Department investigators attempting to arrest six guards charged with sex with female inmates for bribes. Two people died the guard and a DOJ investigator the wounded include a prison employee. A third person the survivor is in stable condition. The prison was locked down.
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