Sunday, August 28, 2005
Hurricane Katrina kills 2
Hurricane Katrina kills 2. HOLLYWOOD, Florida -- Hurricane Katrina lumbered onto the southeast Florida coast Thursday evening, and forecasters predicted the slow-moving storm could dump up to 15 inches of rain and cause flooding in some areas.
Russia says its firms did not break oil-for-food rules. The commission members, led by former U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker, met with Foreign Ministry officials during their third visit to Russia while investigating the scandal-tainted humanitarian program.
Killer Katrina hits Florida. HOLLYWOOD, Florida -- Hurricane Katrina lumbered onto the southeast Florida coast Thursday evening, and forecasters predicted the slow-moving storm could dump up to 15 inches of rain and cause flooding in some areas.
Russia says its firms did not break oil-for-food rules. The commission members, led by former U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker, met with Foreign Ministry officials during their third visit to Russia while investigating the scandal-tainted humanitarian program.
Killer Katrina hits Florida. HOLLYWOOD, Florida -- Hurricane Katrina lumbered onto the southeast Florida coast Thursday evening, and forecasters predicted the slow-moving storm could dump up to 15 inches of rain and cause flooding in some areas.
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UN: Syrians slow probe of Lebanese leader's death
UN: Syrians slow probe of Lebanese leader's death. German prosecutor Detlev Mehlis, the chief of the probe, believes the Syrian silence has 'considerably slowed down' the work of the commission probing Hariri's death, Undersecretary-General for Political Affairs Ibrahim Gambari told the U.N.
Colombian rebels blamed for massacre of 14 in drug feud. In this case, the victims worked on one of the many farms in a corner of Antioquia state where coca flourishes.
Iraq parliament allows 1 more day for constitution talks. Shiite leaders signaled they had lost patience with protracted negotiating and wanted to refer the draft approved by them and the Kurds last Monday to the electorate.
Colombian rebels blamed for massacre of 14 in drug feud. In this case, the victims worked on one of the many farms in a corner of Antioquia state where coca flourishes.
Iraq parliament allows 1 more day for constitution talks. Shiite leaders signaled they had lost patience with protracted negotiating and wanted to refer the draft approved by them and the Kurds last Monday to the electorate.
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Talks on Iraqi charter extended
Talks on Iraqi charter extended. Sunni leaders fear federalism will split the country up Talks to agree a new Iraqi constitution are to continue on Friday, the country's parliament speaker says. Hajim Hassani made the announcement as a third deadline passed with no deal.
Gay Rights Groups Oppose Roberts. By Maura Reynolds Times Staff Writer 3:12 PM PDT, August 25, 2005 WASHINGTON Despite John G.
Iran calls for nuclear talks to include more nations. The talks involving France, Germany and Britain suffered a blow earlier this month when Iran rejected the Europeans' central proposal an offer of economic incentives in return for permanently giving up uranium development.
Gay Rights Groups Oppose Roberts. By Maura Reynolds Times Staff Writer 3:12 PM PDT, August 25, 2005 WASHINGTON Despite John G.
Iran calls for nuclear talks to include more nations. The talks involving France, Germany and Britain suffered a blow earlier this month when Iran rejected the Europeans' central proposal an offer of economic incentives in return for permanently giving up uranium development.
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No agreement yet on Iraq constitution
No agreement yet on Iraq constitution. BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Another self-imposed deadline for resolving differences over the Iraqi constitution passed early Saturday without an agreement.
Military releases nearly 1,000 detainees from Abu Ghraib prison. The move, the largest prisoner release to date, followed appeals by Sunni representatives to start releasing thousands of prisoners who have been languishing in the jail for months without being charged.
Katrina arrives as hurricane. HOLLYWOOD, Florida -- Tropical Storm Katrina reached hurricane strength Thursday afternoon with 75 mph winds as its outer bands reached South Florida.
Military releases nearly 1,000 detainees from Abu Ghraib prison. The move, the largest prisoner release to date, followed appeals by Sunni representatives to start releasing thousands of prisoners who have been languishing in the jail for months without being charged.
Katrina arrives as hurricane. HOLLYWOOD, Florida -- Tropical Storm Katrina reached hurricane strength Thursday afternoon with 75 mph winds as its outer bands reached South Florida.
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Negotiation Stalemate Continues
Negotiation Stalemate Continues. Several Iraqi leaders indicated that the current wording would be placed before Iraqi voters in an Oct. 15 national referendum whether or not Sunni representatives approve. '.
Mississippi, Louisiana fear Katrina. I just don't see any reason why this will not become a very, very powerful hurricane before it's all over,' hurricane center director Max Mayfield said at a news conference.
Howard blasts Aussies carrying drugs. CANBERRA, Australia -- A lingerie model and an English teacher are the latest Australians arrested by police in Asia and charged with drug offenses. They'd better not expect any sympathy from their prime minister back home. '.
Mississippi, Louisiana fear Katrina. I just don't see any reason why this will not become a very, very powerful hurricane before it's all over,' hurricane center director Max Mayfield said at a news conference.
Howard blasts Aussies carrying drugs. CANBERRA, Australia -- A lingerie model and an English teacher are the latest Australians arrested by police in Asia and charged with drug offenses. They'd better not expect any sympathy from their prime minister back home. '.
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Saturday, August 27, 2005
Iraqis differ on charter progress
Iraqis differ on charter progress. Sunnis in Baquba demonstrated against constitution plans Negotiators for Iraq's Shia majority say a deal has been agreed on a final draft for the new constitution.
Forecasters: Katrina to aim for Mississippi, Louisiana. I just don't see any reason why this will not become a very, very powerful hurricane before it's all over,' hurricane center director Max Mayfield said at a news conference.
Chavez swipes at 'assassin' Bush. Chavez is an outspoken critic of the US Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says US President George W Bush will be to blame if any thing happens to him.
Forecasters: Katrina to aim for Mississippi, Louisiana. I just don't see any reason why this will not become a very, very powerful hurricane before it's all over,' hurricane center director Max Mayfield said at a news conference.
Chavez swipes at 'assassin' Bush. Chavez is an outspoken critic of the US Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says US President George W Bush will be to blame if any thing happens to him.
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Iraqi Leaders Renew Charter Talks After Bush Intervenes
Iraqi Leaders Renew Charter Talks After Bush Intervenes. BAGHDAD, Iraq, Aug. 26 - Iraqi leaders renewed talks on a new constitution today in the hope of reaching an agreement, a day after President Bush intervened in an effort to broker a last-minute deal.
Calif. Plans Cut in Quake Premiums. It currently has the ability to handle damage claims of as much as $7.2 billion half of which would come from private insurers.
Katrina's estimated bill. NEW YORK - Insurers are laying out their estimates of the insured losses that Hurricane Katrina will cause, and the figures range from $600 million to $2 billion.
Calif. Plans Cut in Quake Premiums. It currently has the ability to handle damage claims of as much as $7.2 billion half of which would come from private insurers.
Katrina's estimated bill. NEW YORK - Insurers are laying out their estimates of the insured losses that Hurricane Katrina will cause, and the figures range from $600 million to $2 billion.
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Brothers held again in Natalee Holloway case
Brothers held again in Natalee Holloway case. -- Two brothers who were detained and then released in connection with the disappearance of Alabama teen Natalee Holloway in Aruba have been arrested again in the case, a chief investigator said Friday.
Court: Sri Lanka must hold 2005 elections. The election creates political uncertainty at a time of heightened tensions following the Aug.
Reward is up to $250,000. ORANJESTAD, Aruba -- The family of Natalee Holloway on Monday more than doubled the reward for help with solving her disappearance, while the U.S. teen's mother again criticized the direction of the investigation.
Court: Sri Lanka must hold 2005 elections. The election creates political uncertainty at a time of heightened tensions following the Aug.
Reward is up to $250,000. ORANJESTAD, Aruba -- The family of Natalee Holloway on Monday more than doubled the reward for help with solving her disappearance, while the U.S. teen's mother again criticized the direction of the investigation.
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Ellsworth Air Force Base gets reprieve
Ellsworth Air Force Base gets reprieve. WASHINGTON -- The base closing commission voted Friday to keep open Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota -- rejecting the Pentagon's plan to close it.
'Nightmarish' Paris blaze kills 17. PARIS, France -- Investigators are searching for the cause of a massive blaze that swept through a seven-story Paris apartment building housing many west African immigrants, killing at least 17 people and injuring 30 others.
Sunnis rally against Iraq charter. Sunnis object to the banning of Saddam's Baath Party members Thousands of Sunni Muslims have rallied in the Iraqi city of Baquba to protest against the draft constitution being debated in Baghdad.
'Nightmarish' Paris blaze kills 17. PARIS, France -- Investigators are searching for the cause of a massive blaze that swept through a seven-story Paris apartment building housing many west African immigrants, killing at least 17 people and injuring 30 others.
Sunnis rally against Iraq charter. Sunnis object to the banning of Saddam's Baath Party members Thousands of Sunni Muslims have rallied in the Iraqi city of Baquba to protest against the draft constitution being debated in Baghdad.
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Paris building inferno kills 17
Paris building inferno kills 17. Rescuers helped many of the building's residents to escape The majority of those who died when a fire swept through a building in Paris housing African immigrants were children, French police say.
Shiite official: Bush urged constitution compromises. officials have also appealed to the country's powerful Shiite clergy, including Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, to help resolve the standoff, said Ali al-Adeeb, a Shiite member of the committee drafting the charter.
Children die in Paris hostel fire. Rescuers helped many of the building's residents to escape Fourteen children and three adults have died in a fire that swept through a building in Paris housing African immigrants, French police say.
Shiite official: Bush urged constitution compromises. officials have also appealed to the country's powerful Shiite clergy, including Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, to help resolve the standoff, said Ali al-Adeeb, a Shiite member of the committee drafting the charter.
Children die in Paris hostel fire. Rescuers helped many of the building's residents to escape Fourteen children and three adults have died in a fire that swept through a building in Paris housing African immigrants, French police say.
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Friday, August 26, 2005
Changes to Iraq charter 'agreed'
Changes to Iraq charter 'agreed'. Sunni Arabs have taken to the streets to oppose the draft Iraqi political leaders have agreed amendments to the draft constitution as they try to reach consensus on the document, a government spokesman said.
Abbas Says Raid in West Bank Undermines Peace Efforts. JERUSALEM, Aug. 25 - The Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas today accused Israel of undermining peace efforts with an undercover military raid into the West Bank.
Katrina grows to hurricane strength. HOLLYWOOD, Florida -- Tropical Storm Katrina reached hurricane strength Thursday afternoon with 75 mph winds as its outer bands reached South Florida.
Abbas Says Raid in West Bank Undermines Peace Efforts. JERUSALEM, Aug. 25 - The Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas today accused Israel of undermining peace efforts with an undercover military raid into the West Bank.
Katrina grows to hurricane strength. HOLLYWOOD, Florida -- Tropical Storm Katrina reached hurricane strength Thursday afternoon with 75 mph winds as its outer bands reached South Florida.
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Late pope's 'martyrdom' may signal sainthood shortcut
Late pope's 'martyrdom' may signal sainthood shortcut. Mario Agnes, editor-in-chief of the official Vatican daily L'Osservatore Romano, told an annual pro-Catholic political meeting that the stones in St.
Closings panel eyes air bases. WASHINGTON - A federal commission weighing military base closures turned its attention to the Air Force Thursday afternoon, after a morning session in which it voted to close the crown jewel of Army hospitals.
Scavengers search wreckage of Peruvian airliner. Dozens of soldiers stood by and watched as residents of this Amazon jungle town dug through debris of the Boeing 737-200 that crashed Tuesday, looking for anything of value. '
Closings panel eyes air bases. WASHINGTON - A federal commission weighing military base closures turned its attention to the Air Force Thursday afternoon, after a morning session in which it voted to close the crown jewel of Army hospitals.
Scavengers search wreckage of Peruvian airliner. Dozens of soldiers stood by and watched as residents of this Amazon jungle town dug through debris of the Boeing 737-200 that crashed Tuesday, looking for anything of value. '
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Confusion over Iraq constitution
Confusion over Iraq constitution. News There was confusion today over the status of Iraq's draft constitution after rival sides gave opposite accounts of the document's readiness to be put to the country in a referendum in October...
Protecting your home, wallet. The cost of the damage? Nearly $8,000 -- short of the retired couple's $10,000 insurance deductible. So this year, the couple intends to minimize out-of-pocket losses through some simple home improvements.
Jet crashes underscore gap in safety practices. WASHINGTON The five civil airline crashes of recent weeks, including the crash Tuesday in Peru that killed as many as 40, have made August the world's deadliest month for plane disasters in more than three years.
Protecting your home, wallet. The cost of the damage? Nearly $8,000 -- short of the retired couple's $10,000 insurance deductible. So this year, the couple intends to minimize out-of-pocket losses through some simple home improvements.
Jet crashes underscore gap in safety practices. WASHINGTON The five civil airline crashes of recent weeks, including the crash Tuesday in Peru that killed as many as 40, have made August the world's deadliest month for plane disasters in more than three years.
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Iraq charter amendments 'agreed'
Iraq charter amendments 'agreed'. Sunni Arabs have taken to the streets to oppose the draft Iraqi political leaders have agreed amendments to the draft constitution as they try to reach consensus on the document, a government spokesman said.
Crown jewel of Army hospitals slated for closure. WASHINGTON -- A federal commission voted on Thursday to close the crown jewel of Army hospitals as it began its second day of decision-making on sweeping plans to restructure military bases across the country.
China-EU talks to continue Friday. EU restrictions are beginning to hurt Chinese manufacturers Textile trade talks between the European Union and China will continue Friday after Thursday's talks failed to bring about an agreement.
Crown jewel of Army hospitals slated for closure. WASHINGTON -- A federal commission voted on Thursday to close the crown jewel of Army hospitals as it began its second day of decision-making on sweeping plans to restructure military bases across the country.
China-EU talks to continue Friday. EU restrictions are beginning to hurt Chinese manufacturers Textile trade talks between the European Union and China will continue Friday after Thursday's talks failed to bring about an agreement.
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Iraq struggles for charter deal
Iraq struggles for charter deal. Sunni leaders fear federalism will split the country up Talks aimed at persuading Sunni Arabs to back the text of a new Iraqi constitution have resumed after a deadline passed with no deal reached.
California Plans Cut in Earthquake Premiums. It currently has the ability to handle damage claims of as much as $7.2 billion half of which would come from private insurers.
Iraq legislators delay constitution meeting. Earlier Thursday, a radical Shiite cleric called on followers Thursday to end clashes with Shiite rivals, one day after his office in the holy city of Najaf was burned and four of his supporters were killed.
California Plans Cut in Earthquake Premiums. It currently has the ability to handle damage claims of as much as $7.2 billion half of which would come from private insurers.
Iraq legislators delay constitution meeting. Earlier Thursday, a radical Shiite cleric called on followers Thursday to end clashes with Shiite rivals, one day after his office in the holy city of Najaf was burned and four of his supporters were killed.
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Katrina grows to hurricane strength
Katrina grows to hurricane strength. HOLLYWOOD, Florida -- Tropical Storm Katrina reached hurricane strength Thursday afternoon with 75 mph winds as its outer bands reached South Florida.
Katrina arrives as hurricane. HOLLYWOOD, Florida -- Tropical Storm Katrina reached hurricane strength Thursday afternoon with 75 mph winds as its outer bands reached South Florida.
Talks on Iraqi charter extended. Sunni leaders fear federalism will split the country up Talks to agree a new Iraqi constitution are to continue on Friday, the country's parliament speaker says. Hajim Hassani made the announcement as a third deadline passed with no deal.
Katrina arrives as hurricane. HOLLYWOOD, Florida -- Tropical Storm Katrina reached hurricane strength Thursday afternoon with 75 mph winds as its outer bands reached South Florida.
Talks on Iraqi charter extended. Sunni leaders fear federalism will split the country up Talks to agree a new Iraqi constitution are to continue on Friday, the country's parliament speaker says. Hajim Hassani made the announcement as a third deadline passed with no deal.
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Scavengers search wreckage of Peruvian airliner
Scavengers search wreckage of Peruvian airliner. Dozens of soldiers stood by and watched as residents of this Amazon jungle town dug through debris of the Boeing 737-200 that crashed Tuesday, looking for anything of value. '
Changes to Iraq charter 'agreed'. Sunni Arabs have taken to the streets to oppose the draft Iraqi political leaders have agreed amendments to the draft constitution as they try to reach consensus on the document, a government spokesman said.
Abbas Says Raid in West Bank Undermines Peace Efforts. JERUSALEM, Aug. 25 - The Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas today accused Israel of undermining peace efforts with an undercover military raid into the West Bank.
Changes to Iraq charter 'agreed'. Sunni Arabs have taken to the streets to oppose the draft Iraqi political leaders have agreed amendments to the draft constitution as they try to reach consensus on the document, a government spokesman said.
Abbas Says Raid in West Bank Undermines Peace Efforts. JERUSALEM, Aug. 25 - The Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas today accused Israel of undermining peace efforts with an undercover military raid into the West Bank.
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Jet crashes underscore gap in safety practices
Jet crashes underscore gap in safety practices. WASHINGTON The five civil airline crashes of recent weeks, including the crash Tuesday in Peru that killed as many as 40, have made August the world's deadliest month for plane disasters in more than three years.
Late pope's 'martyrdom' may signal sainthood shortcut. Mario Agnes, editor-in-chief of the official Vatican daily L'Osservatore Romano, told an annual pro-Catholic political meeting that the stones in St.
Closings panel eyes air bases. WASHINGTON - A federal commission weighing military base closures turned its attention to the Air Force Thursday afternoon, after a morning session in which it voted to close the crown jewel of Army hospitals.
Late pope's 'martyrdom' may signal sainthood shortcut. Mario Agnes, editor-in-chief of the official Vatican daily L'Osservatore Romano, told an annual pro-Catholic political meeting that the stones in St.
Closings panel eyes air bases. WASHINGTON - A federal commission weighing military base closures turned its attention to the Air Force Thursday afternoon, after a morning session in which it voted to close the crown jewel of Army hospitals.
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China-EU talks to continue Friday
China-EU talks to continue Friday. EU restrictions are beginning to hurt Chinese manufacturers Textile trade talks between the European Union and China will continue Friday after Thursday's talks failed to bring about an agreement.
Confusion over Iraq constitution. News There was confusion today over the status of Iraq's draft constitution after rival sides gave opposite accounts of the document's readiness to be put to the country in a referendum in October...
Protecting your home, wallet. The cost of the damage? Nearly $8,000 -- short of the retired couple's $10,000 insurance deductible. So this year, the couple intends to minimize out-of-pocket losses through some simple home improvements.
Confusion over Iraq constitution. News There was confusion today over the status of Iraq's draft constitution after rival sides gave opposite accounts of the document's readiness to be put to the country in a referendum in October...
Protecting your home, wallet. The cost of the damage? Nearly $8,000 -- short of the retired couple's $10,000 insurance deductible. So this year, the couple intends to minimize out-of-pocket losses through some simple home improvements.
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Iraq legislators delay constitution meeting
Iraq legislators delay constitution meeting. Earlier Thursday, a radical Shiite cleric called on followers Thursday to end clashes with Shiite rivals, one day after his office in the holy city of Najaf was burned and four of his supporters were killed.
Iraq charter amendments 'agreed'. Sunni Arabs have taken to the streets to oppose the draft Iraqi political leaders have agreed amendments to the draft constitution as they try to reach consensus on the document, a government spokesman said.
Crown jewel of Army hospitals slated for closure. WASHINGTON -- A federal commission voted on Thursday to close the crown jewel of Army hospitals as it began its second day of decision-making on sweeping plans to restructure military bases across the country.
Iraq charter amendments 'agreed'. Sunni Arabs have taken to the streets to oppose the draft Iraqi political leaders have agreed amendments to the draft constitution as they try to reach consensus on the document, a government spokesman said.
Crown jewel of Army hospitals slated for closure. WASHINGTON -- A federal commission voted on Thursday to close the crown jewel of Army hospitals as it began its second day of decision-making on sweeping plans to restructure military bases across the country.
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