Trial Delayed As Saddam Refuses to Attend
BAGHDAD, Iraq - Saddam Hussein's trial was delayed Wednesday after the ousted president refused to attend the session, court officials said. Defense lawyers huddled with the judges in hopes of resolving the latest test of wills in the often-unruly trial.
Russia hits back at US criticism of Iran arms deal
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia has every right to sell arms to
Iran, its defense minister said on Wednesday, responding to
mounting criticism of a $1 billion deal announced last week.
Bush to Focus on Economic Progress in Iraq
WASHINGTON - In defense of his war policy, President Bush will highlight U.S. efforts to help Iraqis overhaul their economy and rebuild their shattered infrastructure — an endeavor continually undermined by unrelenting violence.
Al-Zawahri Video: Attack Gulf Oil Plants
CAIRO, Egypt - Al-Qaida's deputy leader called for attacks against Gulf oil facilities and urged insurgent groups in Iraq to unite to drive out American forces, according to a videotape posted on the Internet Wednesday.
Fiery Plane Crash in Iran Kills 115 People
TEHRAN, Iran - A military plane loaded with Iranian journalists crashed into a 10-story apartment building Tuesday as the pilot attempted an emergency landing after developing engine trouble. At least 115 people died, the Tehran police chief said.
Japan to stay the course
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese ruling party panels on Wednesday
approved a plan to keep troops in Iraq for up to a year beyond the December 14 expiry of their current mandate, clearing the way for the cabinet to confirm the decision, domestic media said.
Rice Clarifies U.S. Interrogation Policy
KIEV, Ukraine - Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice sought Wednesday to clarify U.S. policy on harsh interrogation methods, saying no U.S. personnel may use cruel or degrading practices at home or abroad.
Spokane Mayor Recalled After Sex Scandal
SPOKANE, Wash. - Mayor James E. West must leave office this month after voters recalled him in a special election sparked by allegations he used a city computer to woo gay men over the Internet.
South Korea Watchdog Fines Microsoft $32M
GWACHEON, South Korea - South Korean antitrust regulators on Wednesday ruled that Microsoft Corp. abused its market dominance, fined it $32 million, and ordered the software giant to offer alternative versions of Windows. Microsoft said it will fight the decision in court.
Don Ho Recovering From Stem Cell Procedure
HONOLULU - Legendary Hawaiian crooner Don Ho was recovering Tuesday at a hospital in Thailand after undergoing an experimental stem cell procedure on his ailing heart.
Bin Laden alive, leading holy war: Al-Qaeda number two
DUBAI (AFP) - Al-Qaeda number two Ayman al-Zawahiri claimed in a new videotape that the network's leader Osama bin Laden was still alive and leading the "jihad" holy war against the West, the Al-Jazeera channel said.
NYSE Seat Holders OK Archipelago Purchase
NEW YORK - The New York Stock Exchange is already undergoing one major transformation, but it's in the market for more.
Attack on Baghdad Police Academy Kills 43
BAGHDAD, Iraq - Two suicide bombers detonated explosives inside Baghdad's main police academy Tuesday, killing at least 43 people and wounding more than 70, police said. Al-Qaida in Iraq claimed responsibility for the attack, the capital's deadliest in months.
Some Megachurches Closing for Christmas
This Christmas, no prayers will be said in several megachurches around the country. Even though the holiday falls this year on a Sunday, when churches normally host thousands for worship, pastors are canceling services, anticipating low attendance on what they call a family day.
Cheney Warns Against Withdrawing From Iraq
FORT DRUM, N.Y. - Vice President Dick Cheney told military troops Tuesday that terrorists can win in Iraq only "if we lose our nerve and abandon our mission." He rejected calls for a speedy drawdown of troops.
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"Not Guilty"
Yahoo! News / AP
TAMPA, Fla. - In a stinging defeat for federal prosecutors, a former Florida professor accused of helping lead a terrorist group that has carried out suicide bombings against Israel was acquitted on nearly half the charges against him Tuesday, and the jury deadlocked on the rest.
No time changes for Pinellas County schools
WTSP
Largo, Florida - Pinellas County students will continue riding buses and going to school the same time as always.
Convicted cop killer escapes
Local 6
Dominic Leonard Reddick, 22, was being transported from Orlando to Gainesville in a van run by a private transport company when he was able to escape officers. A massive search of nearly 600 acres of woods in Sumter County, Fla., was stopped Tuesday night after it was determined that Reddick likely stole a pickup and drove away from the initial search area.
Judge refuses evidence request in new teacher-sex case
WFTS
TAMPA - A Hillsborough County judge says he has no doubt a former teacher, accused of having a lesbian relationship with a student, will be able to get a fair trial. Jaymee Wallace, 28, was arrested in October on charges of lewd and lascivious battery on a female Wharton High School student.
Married to the 'red kettle robber'
Bay News 9
More information is surfacing about Lee George, the "red kettle robbery" suspect who drowned in a stolen car Monday in a creek off the Hillsborough River in Tampa. George, 41, of Clearwater had an extensive criminal record that dates back to 1984. He was married in 1986 to a woman who says he abused her and her son.
Pinellas County honors pair who saved boy from submerged SUV
WFTS
ST. PETERSBURG - The man who dove off the Howard Frankland Bridge to rescue a 7-year-old boy and the nurse who breathed life into that child were honored with the keys to Pinellas County on Tuesday.
City annexes land of reluctant owners
St. Petersburg Times
LARGO - When the City Commission found out some property owners had no intention of joining Largo, they taught the owners a lesson. They annexed them anyway.
Tampa man kidnapped in Haiti
Bay News 9
Tampa resident Daniel Thelusmar, 26, was reportedly taking supplies to an orphanage in Haiti when armed men pulled him from his car.
Witch says fellow pagan out to get her
Daytona Beach News-Journal
PALM COAST - It was close to midnight on Sunday and Jill Pagan -- who practices paganism and calls herself a witch -- was getting settled into bed when she heard a crash.
Gonzalez Celebrates Birthday With Castro
Breibart.com
HAVANA - Elian Gonzalez, the Cuban boy thrust into the center of an international custody battle six years ago, celebrated his 12th birthday Tuesday listening to a speech by President Fidel Castro.
Fire caused by lamp destroys North Tampa apartment
St. Petersburg Times
TAMPA - One apartment was destroyed, and several damaged, following a fire that began late Monday when a resident of the Andover Club Apartments in North Tampa plugged in a lamp.
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