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Wed, 18 May 05 14:16:49 GMT UN calls for Uzbek deaths inquiry

The UN's top human rights official calls for an inquiry into last week's bloody crackdown on a protest in Uzbekistan.

Wed, 18 May 05 14:53:03 GMT French no vote 'problem' for UK

Foreign Secretary Jack Straw admits it would be a "problem" if France votes against the European constitution.

Wed, 18 May 05 15:05:40 GMT 159mph speeding charge Pc cleared

A police constable who drove at 159mph in a new patrol car is cleared of speeding and dangerous driving.

	Christian Science Monitor \| Top Stories
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Senate on cusp of grand showdown

Intense negotiations are underway on the eve of a possible vote to end filibusters, a centuries-old tool of minority parties.

Latin states seek more control of oil

Venezuela, Bolivia, and Ecuador want new terms with energy firms.

Two possible futures for Iraq's struggle

Both models, based on Latin America's troubles with insurgencies, could provide some historical reference.

	NYT > Home Page
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Wed, 18 May 2005 00:00:00 EDT Air Force Seeks Bush's Approval for Space Weapons Programs

The proposed national-security directive could move the U.S. closer to fielding offensive and defensive space weapons.

Wed, 18 May 2005 00:00:00 EDT Debate Opens in Senate Showdown on Judges and Filibusters

The Senate opened a long-awaited debate today to decide if the minority can block a president's nominees through filibuster.

Wed, 18 May 2005 00:00:00 EDT L.A. Elects Hispanic Mayor for First Time in Over 100 Years

Councilman Antonio Villaraigosa victory over Mayor James Hahn confirmed the rising political power of Latinos in L.A.

	U.S. News & World Report
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Tue, 17 May 2005 18:00:00 EST Fruit and veg

While it generally seems like a good idea to eat fruit and vegetables, a lot of research is still being done to figure out exactly how the plant foods improve your health. For this study, researchers used a long-term study to look at eating habits, cardiovascular disease, and cancer.

Tue, 17 May 2005 18:00:00 EST Cutting back

In recent years, several studies have tried—and failed—to find a link between diet and cancer. A study presented this week at the American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting in Orlando, Fla., tried again.

Tue, 17 May 2005 16:00:00 EST Accutane

The acne medicine Accutane has often been linked anecdotally to suicide. But research hasn't proved that the drug, also known by the generic name isotretinoin, actually has that effect. Researchers in St. Louis tested the drug's effects on adolescents with moderate to severe acne.

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Wed, 18 May 2005 15:20:56 GMT Senate Takes Up Debate on Bush Judge (AP)

AP - Concluding it was time to act, the Republican-controlled Senate began debating one of President Bush's most contested judicial nominations Wednesday in a showdown over whether the White House can place like-minded judges on the federal bench over the objection of minority Democrats.

Wed, 18 May 2005 14:26:30 GMT Seven More Bodies Found West of Baghdad (AP)

AP - Insurgents gunned down a senior Iraqi Interior Ministry official Wednesday and the bodies of seven men shot in the head were found dumped west of Baghdad, part of an escalation in violence that a senior U.S. military official attributed to an order from terrorist mastermind Abu Musab al-Zarqawi.

Wed, 18 May 2005 13:51:54 GMT FBI, Police Search for Missing Idaho Kids (AP)

AP - Police and FBI agents searched Wednesday for an 8-year-old girl and her 9-year-old brother who vanished from a house where their mother, older brother and a man were found slain.

	ABC News: International
	last updated: Wed, 18 May 2005 15:36:40 GMT

Wed, 18 May 2005 07:09:20 -0400 Insurgents Post Sniper Training Exercises Online

Pentagon Alerts U.S. Military Commanders About Enemy's New Tactic

Tue, 17 May 2005 08:17:42 -0400 Boy's Death May Halt U.S. Adoptions From Russia

Child's Tragic End Spawns Wave of Anti-American Sentiment in Russia

Mon, 16 May 2005 13:46:50 -0400 Wall Street Marine to Be Cleared?

Pretrial Investigation Recommends Dropping Murder Charges

	Guardian Unlimited
	last updated: Wed, 18 May 2005 15:36:41 GMT

Abigail regaining speech

Stabbing victim Abigail Witchalls now able to speak in short bursts, and says sensation is returning to most of her body.

Hello! wins OK! damages appeal

Magazine wins challenge to high court order.

Robodoc hits the wards

Hospital specialist Dr Robbie is the perfect doctor - he is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

	CNN.com
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Wed, 18 May 2005 11:00:17 EDT 'Star Wars': Last of epic series opens tonight

A piece of movie history is made with today's opening of "Star Wars: Episode III -- Revenge of the Sith." Billed as the last episode in the most profitable movie series ever, "Sith" already is a formidable force. Movie industry analysts say total box office and merchandising revenue from all six "Star Wars" films could top $20 billion.

Wed, 18 May 2005 08:57:23 EDT Wave of Iraq car bombings tied to al Qaeda

Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, Iraq's most wanted insurgent, ordered the recent wave of car bombings that killed more than 400 people in Iraq, a senior U.S. military official said today. Al-Zarqawi, the Jordanian-born leader of al Qaeda in Iraq, made the request to increase the number of car bombings to a group of insurgents who met in Syria last month, said the official.

Wed, 18 May 2005 07:00:03 EDT 'Person of interest' sought in Idaho triple slaying

Authorities have named a "person of interest" in a triple slaying and the disappearance of two children from an Idaho community. A lookout has been issued for 33-year-old Robert Roy Lutner and two pickup trucks. Police have not named Lutner as a suspect in the case, but believe he may have visited the victims' home.