Grand jury in Michael Jackson molestation case in Santa Barbara
Dozens of prospective grand jurors gathered as officials began selecting a panel to hear evidence in the Michael Jackson child molestation case. A court order restricted media access to proceedings, while Jackson faces seven counts of lewd acts with a child under 14 and two counts of administering an intoxicating agent.
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Blair Eyes Libya as Partner After Historic Gaddafi Meeting
British Prime Minister Tony Blair and Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi met for 90 minutes in Tripoli marking Libya’s return to the world stage. Blair welcomed Libya’s dismantling of weapons programs and offered a defense coordinator, signaling a new security tie as Shell signs a gas deal and BAE Systems plans a Libya contract worth up to $1 billion.
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U S vetoes U N Security Council resolution over Yassin killing
The United States vetoed a U N Security Council draft condemning Israel for the assassination of Hamas leader Ahmed Yassin. Algeria sponsored the resolution and blocked a U S demand to condemn Hamas by name, calling the measure unbalanced and silent on Hamas atrocities. Yassin was killed Monday in Gaza, with Israel warning further leaders could be targeted. Hamas claimed past attacks as 32 years of violence continued.
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Aristide to seek asylum in South Africa after elections
Ousted Haitian president Jean-Bertrand Aristide will seek permanent asylum in South Africa after next month’s general elections, sources say. Jamaica will host him for now as Africa Union and regional officials weigh political sensitivities and stability concerns amid Haiti’s ongoing peacekeeping efforts.
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Final episode blues Gellar snub and Eminem ex-wife jail note
TV Guide interview reveals Joss Whedon did not invite Sarah Michelle Gellar to the finale to avoid a guest star focus. He says characters who endured the series should close it as written. Gellar was in Tokyo filming The Grudge. Separate report: Ki Mathers, Eminem’s ex wife, violated probation by dropping from drug rehab and returning to Macomb County Jail after a 30 day sentence and 90 day inpatient term.
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