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CIA chief Goss quiet on abrupt departure
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Porter Goss said on Saturday his reasons for abruptly resigning as CIA chief after less than two years would remain a mystery, while the White House denied that President Bush had lost confidence in him.

British helicopter down in Iraq
BASRA, Iraq (Reuters) - A British military helicopter was brought down in the city of Basra on Saturday, killing four people on board, Iraqi officials said, sparking clashes between troops and angry youths throwing petrol bombs.

Gay candidates trail in Episcopal bishop election
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Three openly gay candidates for Episcopal Bishop of California trailed in early voting on Saturday, signaling that members may avoid widening a rift over homosexuality in the global Communion.

Bush says job market best in years
STILLWATER, Oklahoma (Reuters) - President George W. Bush on Saturday said the U.S. job market was the best in years, as he pushed an election-year effort to convince skeptical Americans that the economy is thriving.

US helicopter crashes in Afghanistan
KABUL (Reuters) - A U.S. helicopter crashed while on combat operations in Afghanistan, killing all 10 American soldiers and crew on board, the military said on Saturday.

Democrats push to end tax breaks for oil companies
Sen. Maria Cantwell, a Washington Democrat up for re-election this fall, said the tax breaks for oil companies should be changed to offer incentives for vehicles that can run on ethanol and for more energy efficient goods.

Gulf Arabs want Iran guarantees over nuclear fears
RIYADH (Reuters) - U.S.-allied Gulf Arab leaders called on Iran on Saturday to do more to show it was not trying to obtain an atom bomb, thereby saving the region from another war.

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