Nine police trainees killed near Baghdad
Gunmen attacked a van killing nine police trainees north of Baghdad. Attacks also hit the Sheraton Hotel in Baghdad with a rocket strike that wounded no one, as foreign contractors and journalists stayed behind blast walls. The US military had no comment on the blast and security guards reported scattered casualties.
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Hard-liner Rantisi elected Hamas leader in Gaza after Yassin killing
Abdel Aziz Rantisi, described as a hard-liner pediatrician, was chosen in secret elections to lead Hamas in Gaza after the assassination of founder Sheik Ahmed Yassin. He urged unity under resistance and called on the military wing to strike, rejecting truces with Israel. Senior Hamas figures pledged loyalty as tens of thousands witnessed the event at Gaza City’s Yarmouk Stadium amid heightened security and ongoing Israeli strikes.
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Failure of diplomacy stalled bin Laden capture before 9 11
The federal panel found that Clinton and Bush era officials pursued lengthy diplomatic efforts rather than military action to reach Osama bin Laden before September 11. Rumsfeld and Powell defended pre 9 11 policies, saying killing bin Laden would not have removed al Qaida sanctuaries. Clarke claimed officials ignored the al Qaida threat.
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Bush Kerry close race shapes national mood
An Associated Press Ipsos poll shows a razor thin presidential race with Bush at 46 percent, Kerry 43 percent, and Nader 5 percent. Voters view Bush as strong on security but weak on jobs, while Kerry is seen as caring about people yet vulnerable on security.
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Elvis Costello inks two book deal with Simon & Schuster
The Elvis Costello agreement covers two books, a lyrical memoir in fall 2005 and a comic philosophy title How to Play the Guitar Sing Loudly and Impress Girls or Boys. No gossip is promised. The artist, Rock Hall inductee, is linked to Oscar-nominated work and marriage to Diana Krall.
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