Opposition police form joint patrols in Kyrgyzstan protests
In Bishkek and southern Kyrgyzstan, opposition supporters and police formed joint patrols as protests calling for President Askar Akayev's resignation over parliamentary election fraud continued. Akayev ruled out a state of emergency despite the standoff and unrest following March runoffs.
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Schwarzenegger under fire for campaign fundraising hypocrisy
California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger faces renewed charges of hypocrisy over fundraising. He collected a record 26 million dollars last year from big corporate donors and aims to raise even more to back ballot measures. He defends his stance by saying his wealth enables independent representation but critics note his nonprofit networks mask donors and spending.
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Shopkeepers in Baghdad fend off insurgents in street clash
In Baghdad's Doura district residents and shopkeepers drew guns as militants in three cars opened fire injuring a man a woman and a child. Police said earlier in the day a police officer was killed nearby. The episode occurred during a day of heightened violence as U S lawmakers visited.
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Biotech corn sent to buyers in error
Swiss firm Syngenta said it mistakenly shipped experimental bug resistant corn seed never approved by US regulators. Between 2001 and 2004 hundreds of tons of the crop reached consumers and abroad while investigations by EPA FDA and USDA reviewed the incident. Regulators found no health or environmental risk due to similarities with an approved Syngeta product. The company noted no safety concerns but investigations continue into legal compliance and trade implications.
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Pope John Paul II may skip hospital after health concerns
Vatican reports Pope John Paul II remains out of hospital despite strong headaches and weakness. Italian agency Apcom cites unnamed sources. Proietti denies planned hospitalization. Vatican confirms one Easter Sunday appearance. Pope may address Holy Week from his apartment.
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Reform leader charged with forgery in Egypt
Ayman Nour, leader of the AbGhad party, was charged with forging signatures for his party registration. Nour, 40, says the charges are an attempt to wreck his presidential bid amid Egypt's push for multi party elections. He was arrested in Cairo and held for weeks, drawing U S concern over democracy in the region.
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