Iraqis convene first freely elected National Assembly
Iraq's Shiites seek a Sunni candidate as the 275 member National Assembly prepares to meet for the first time since elections amid last minute bargaining. Car bombings killed five Iraqis and one American while the US led coalition cools as Italy plans to withdraw 3 000 police.
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EPA Orders Half Mercury Cut From Power Plants
The EPA directed 600 coal plants to cut mercury emissions by nearly 50 percent within 15 years, with some exemptions for the worst polluters. The rule aims to protect pregnant women and children from mercury, a toxin linked to nerve damage, but faces political and legal opposition.
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Three die in Dallas drive-by shooting near SMU campus
A man shot from a sunroof into a moving Jaguar killed three men and critically wounded a fourth in University Park near Southern Methodist University. Police said the suspect fled with others, following a bar dispute earlier that night. Police impounded a Jaguar as the investigation continued.
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European men now outpace US in obesity levels
A major analysis shows Greece to Germany have higher rates of overweight and obesity among men than the United States. Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Finland, Germany, Greece, Malta and Slovakia exceed US obesity levels, while EU plans target diet and marketing to curb rising weights.
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Pentagon anthrax scare ends with negative tests
Two Pentagon mail room tests initially suggested anthrax but repeated testing at both facilities and a Washington processing site came back negative. Officials say alarms were false and 900 workers received antibiotics as a precaution during the days of uncertainty.
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Pakistan near miss in security operation
Unclear AP report discusses a Pakistan security operation against a high‑profile target. Officials say the mission occurred recently with close coordination between agencies. Specifics on location or individuals remain uncertain due to garbled text.
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Musharraf Interview Notes on Bin Laden Location
In a British interview General Pervez Musharraf discusses the pursuit of Osama bin Laden and notes past efforts to locate him, mentioning uncertainties about his possible whereabouts and the challenge of tracking him across the Afghanistan region.
Tur day broadcast by Broadcasting Corp sparks disbelief
A quoted official recalls a Tur day airing and notes confusion over timing. He says movements and loss of contact followed, with years of uncertain handling and the sense that the intelligence situation improved afterward.
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