Chalabi pushes to win Iraqi support amid U.S. clash
Chalabi seeks a foothold among Shiite Muslims after decades abroad while clashing with the U.S.-run occupation. Araz Habib, his security chief, is alleged to have ties to Iran's intelligence service, complicating Chalabi's bid to rally locals and casting doubt on his anti-American stance.
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Iran
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Ian Intelligence
Climate change threats reach remote Funafuti and beyond
The piece shows rising seas and shifting coasts on Funafuti Tuvalu as villagers witness encroaching ocean. It notes concern from local meteorologist Hilia Vayne and similar changes across Kosrae and the Marshall Islands. It cites UN warnings and Kyoto Protocol debates in Washington as scientists report record CO2 and a global temperature rise.
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Ankit Stephen
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Alokoa Talley
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Kofi Annan
Washington
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Russia
Warming Planet Faces Shifting Climates and Rising Seas
Scientific assessments from IPCC warn man made greenhouse gases drive warming. Global temperatures may rise 2.5 to 10.4 degrees by 2100, unevenly changing regional climates, melting ice, intensifying storms, and sea level rise from a few inches to nearly three feet.
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IPCC
Questions arise over Iraq prison abuse case involving contractors
An Army probe names interrogator Steven Stefanowicz and translator Adel Lakhla as suspects in abuse allegations at a Baghdad prison. The case highlights oversight and accountability gaps for private firms aiding the military. About 20,000 private security workers from 60 firms are warned to be operating in Iraq, with higher estimates likely.
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Egypt
Australia
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Spaniards celebrate wedding of Felipe and Letizia in Madrid
In Madrid Crown Prince Felipe and Letizia Ortiz wed in Almudena Cathedral dedicating Mass to victims of the March 11 train bombing. Tens of thousands line streets as security surrounds dignitaries, amid rain and mourning, with a $24 million ceremony and a post wedding ride in a Rolls Royce.
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Critics Say Oregon Jailing Highlights Material Witness Controversy
The release of Brandon Mayfield in a Madrid bombing tie sparks debate over the material witness statute. Civil rights advocates say the tool is abused to jail without evidence, undermining due process, while Justice Department officials defend its role against terrorism and note safeguards.
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