UN concerned about electoral changes
UNITED NATIONS (AP): THE UNITED Nations has expressed its concern to the Iraqi government that last-minute changes to the country's electoral laws do not meet international standards, a U.N. spokesman said yesterday.
US troops mount second big attack on al Qaida
BAGHDAD, (Reuters): U.S. MARINES launched their biggest offensive so far this year against al Qaida guerrillas in western Iraq when the military said 2,500 troops moved yesterday against militants around Haditha.
Court to rule on abortion rights
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP): AN ANONYMOUS caller accused her of genocide. Her home was broken into. Bodyguards now escort her around town. Lawyer Monica Roa has felt the fury of anti-abortion advocates in this deeply Catholic country...
Evangelist sees 'revival' for New Orleans
LYNCHBURG, Virginia (AP): EVANGELIST FRANKLIN Graham told an audience that Hurricane Katrina could lead to a spiritual rebirth of what he called a sinful New Orleans.
Chirac backs Turkey's EU bid
PARIS, (Reuters): FRENCH PRESIDENT Jacques Chirac yesterday reiterated his support for Turkey's accession to the European Union, but said Ankara must conform to the bloc's values if it wants negotiations to result in full membership.
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