Topic: International News

The new items published under this topic are as follows.

Articles: California court reviews same-sex marriage case

Posted by admin on Wednesday, May 26, 2004 - 02:08 AM

	SAN FRANCISCO -- California Supreme Court justices listened skeptically Tuesday to arguments that San Francisco's mayor had the right to defy state law when he issued marriage licenses to 4,000 gay couples earlier this year. Read full article: 'California court reviews same-sex marriage case'

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Articles: Kerry Unsure About Free-Trade Deal with Australia

Posted by admin on Wednesday, May 19, 2004 - 02:36 AM

	Pacific Rim Bureau (CNSNews.com) - A U.S.-Australia free-trade agreement is being welcomed by both governments, praised by the business sector, and appears to enjoy strong support in Congress -- but Democratic presidential hopeful John Kerry evidently is undecided. Read full article: 'Kerry Unsure About Free-Trade Deal with Australia'

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Articles: Taiwanese leaders shrug off Chinese threats

Posted by admin on Wednesday, May 19, 2004 - 02:30 AM

	TAIPEI—Taiwan's vice-president dismissed China's latest stern warning to the island against pushing for independence, saying Beijing had overreacted as she and President Chen Shui-bian prepared to start their second term in office. Read full article: 'Taiwanese leaders shrug off Chinese threats'

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Articles: Cleric urges withdrawal from Shia holy

Posted by admin on Wednesday, May 19, 2004 - 02:27 AM

	BAGHDAD, Iraq - Iraq's most respected Shia cleric urged both U.S. soldiers and a radical cleric's militia yesterday to withdraw from two Shia holy cities where fighting has raged near some of Shia Islam's holiest shrines. Read full article: 'Cleric urges withdrawal from Shia holy'

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Articles: Israeli troops kill 19 in massive attack

Posted by admin on Wednesday, May 19, 2004 - 02:02 AM

RAFAH, Gaza Strip -- Israeli troops backed by helicopter gunships, tanks and bulldozers went street by street and house by house in one of the most densely populated neighborhoods of this city and adjacent refugee camp Tuesday, seeking to root out Palestinian fighters and weapons. Local hospital officials said 19 Palestinians were killed and dozens injured.

Read full article: 'Israeli troops kill 19 in massive attack'

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Articles: Iginla provides key for Flames

Posted by admin on Wednesday, May 19, 2004 - 01:59 AM

	CALGARY -- Call it another milestone mark for Jarome Iginla. Monday's winning goal gave him the second 50-goal season of his NHL career. Read full article: 'Iginla provides key for Flames'

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Articles: Senators: Time running out in Iraq

Posted by admin on Wednesday, May 19, 2004 - 01:56 AM

	WASHINGTON — The United States is in danger of losing the war in Iraq because of the rapidly eroding confidence of Iraqis and Americans, senators of both parties warned the Bush administration Tuesday. Read full article: 'Senators: Time running out in Iraq'

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Articles: Top US Generals to Answer Questions on Prisoner Abuse in Iraq

Posted by admin on Wednesday, May 19, 2004 - 01:54 AM

	Top U.S. generals in Iraq are to appear before a U.S. Senate panel in Washington Wednesday to answer questions about the Iraqi prisoner abuse scandal. Read full article: 'Top US Generals to Answer Questions on Prisoner Abuse in Iraq'

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Articles: Sonia Gandhi refuses to be Indian PM

Posted by admin on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - 08:19 AM

	NEW DELHI, May 18 (Xinhuanet) -- Sonia Gandhi said on Tuesday thatshe would refuse to perform as next Prime Minister of India. Read full article: 'Sonia Gandhi refuses to be Indian PM'

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Articles: US releases human rights report amid "cloud" of POW abuses

Posted by admin on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - 08:16 AM

	LONDON, May 18 (Xinhuanet) -- With America's reputation at its lowest ebb in years, the US State Department published its annual promotion of human rights report, conceding the prisoner abuse scandal was a huge "cloud" over its mission, the British Telegraph newspaper reported Tuesday. Read full article: 'US releases human rights report amid "cloud" of POW abuses'

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