Pre-poll violence, Bush urges patience
BAGHDAD, (Reuters): A SUICIDE bomber blew up a bus near Iraq's oil ministry yesterday, killing police recruits, as President George W. Bush tried to shore up American support for the war to defend Iraq's new, U.S.-backed political system.
Senate, House to face off
WASHINGTON (AP): THE SENATE faces a confrontation with the House over a US$440 billion (¤368.3 billion) military spending bill that, despite White House opposition, would impose restrictions on the treatment of terrorism suspects.
Gov't dismisses US drug smuggling charge
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP): THE UNITED States has not unveiled evidence to support its charges that Venezuelan National Guard officers were involved in drug smuggling, top anti-drug official said yesterday, denouncing the accusation as a "rumour".
Heavy rains claim over 230 in Central America
GUATEMALA CITY (AP): THE DEATH toll from five days of pounding rains in Central America and Mexico jumped to more than 230 yesterday after rescue workers recovered at least 40 bodies from a landslide in Guatemala.
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