Wolfowitz under fire
WASHINGTON (Reuters): Pressure for World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz to resign intensified yesterday as the bank's board wrangled over whether his approval of a high-paying promotion for his girlfriend bent staff rules.The controversy over the...
Coach, team accept Imus' apology
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey (AP):A predominantly black collegiate women's basketball team yesterday accepted the apology of a radio host who was fired for insulting them, saying they hope the furore over his racial slurs will be a catalyst for change.
Gov't mulls curb on corrupt lawmakers' families
BOGOTA (Reuters):Colombian President Alvaro Uribe, pressured by a scandal linking some of his allies to illegal right-wing militias, said yesterday he wants to stop corrupt lawmakers using family members to perpetuate their power.
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