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Jan. 6, 2005 / 11:12 AM

France for holding Iraq poll as scheduled

PARIS, Jan. 6 (UPI) -- France said Thursday it favors holding the Iraqi elections as scheduled on Jan. 30 although it will be a difficult task.

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Herve Ladssus said, "We believe that holding the elections in Iraq will be difficult but possible, and France calls on all Iraqis to reject violence in order to give a chance to the political process.

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"Holding the elections on Jan. 30 will be an important step for stabilizing the situation in Iraq," he added.

President Jacques Chirac will discuss the situation in Iraq with his Iraqi counterpart Ghazi al-Yawer during the latter's visit to Paris next week.

Arizona House Republicans block effort to repeal 1864 abortion law

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Arizona House Republicans block effort to repeal 1864 abortion law

April 17 (UPI) -- An effort to repeal the state's 1864 abortion law by Arizona House Democrats fell short during a special vote Wednesday to suspend rules to advance a measure for a floor vote.

Senate dismisses both impeachment charges against Homeland Security's Alejandro Mayorkas

U.S. News // 6 hours ago

Senate dismisses both impeachment charges against Homeland Security's Alejandro Mayorkas

April 17 (UPI) -- The Senate on Wednesday dismissed both charges brought by House Republicans against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas just as his impeachment trial was getting underway in the 100-member body.

Whistleblowers tell Senate committees: Boeing officials hurried production, hid safety dangers

U.S. News // 10 hours ago

Whistleblowers tell Senate committees: Boeing officials hurried production, hid safety dangers

April 17 (UPI) -- Boeing is producing unsafe aircraft and hiding the extent of dangers, a pair of whistleblowers told separate Senate committees Wednesday.

United States to reimpose sanctions on Venezuelan oil over unfair elections

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United States to reimpose sanctions on Venezuelan oil over unfair elections

April 17 (UPI) -- The United States on Wednesday announced that it will be reimposing sanctions on Venezuelan oil after the government had conceded that the South American country had not gotten close enough to free and fair elections.

Conservative Hudson Institute welcomes Nikki Haley as 'steadfast defender of freedom'

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Conservative Hudson Institute welcomes Nikki Haley as 'steadfast defender of freedom'

April 17 (UPI) -- The Washington-based Hudson Institute this week said it will bring on former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley as its new Walter P. Stern Chair.

Wednesday night storms moving eastward from central Plains into Appalachians

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Wednesday night storms moving eastward from central Plains into Appalachians

Following a slew of severe weather incidents, including more than a dozen tornadoes over the central Plains on Tuesday, the threat of violent storms shifts eastward across the Midwest into Wednesday evening and night.

Seven suspects likely to face charges for Michigan State University assaults

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Seven suspects likely to face charges for Michigan State University assaults

April 17 (UPI) -- Michigan State University police on Tuesday identified seven suspects accused of hate crimes for their alleged assault on two male students at the university's main library Monday evening.

Nebraska Sen. Pete Ricketts donates $500,000 to abortion ban ballot initiative

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Nebraska Sen. Pete Ricketts donates $500,000 to abortion ban ballot initiative

April 17 (UPI) -- Nebraska's Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts has donated $500,000 to a plan to put an abortion ban on November's ballot, according to recent paperwork filed with the state's Accountability and Disclosure Commission.

House Speaker Johnson moving forward with aid plan for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan

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House Speaker Johnson moving forward with aid plan for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan

April 17 (UPI) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., revealed three foreign aid bills Wednesday to help Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, respectively, despite opposition from some conservative lawmakers.

State Department invites 22 countries for some hip-hop diplomacy

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State Department invites 22 countries for some hip-hop diplomacy

April 17 (UPI) -- The State Department is doing some hip-hop diplomacy through April 26 in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Chapel Hill, N.C., exploring how the music genre has promoted peace and positive social change.

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