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Indonesian quake kills thousands
YOGYAKARTA, Indonesia (Reuters) - A dawn earthquake killed more than 3,000 people around the Indonesian city of Yogyakarta on Saturday, burying many under the rubble of their homes in a scene survivors said was like the end of the world.
Government asks for dismissal of NSA wiretapping suits
DETROIT (Reuters) - The U.S. government has asked a pair of federal judges to dismiss legal challenges to the Bush administration's controversial domestic eavesdropping program, arguing any court action in the cases would jeopardize secrets in the ongoing "war on terror."
Bush urges resolve in war on terror
WEST POINT, New York (Reuters) - President George W. Bush urged resolve in the struggle against Islamic radicalism on Saturday and likened the "war on terror" to the fight against communism after World War Two.
US helicopter crashes in Iraq, two crew missing
"Search and rescue efforts are ongoing for the missing crew members," Marine spokesman Lieutenant-Colonel Bryan Salas said in a statement.
Bush leaning toward friend Evans for Treasury: NYT
The New York Times on Saturday became the latest media outlet to report that the former Commerce Department secretary and long-time Bush friend from Texas was a leading contender to succeed John Snow, who has indicated he wishes to step down by early July.
Hamas rejects deadline on Israel recognition plan
GAZA (Reuters) - Hamas on Saturday rejected a deadline set by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to accept a plan that indirectly calls for recognition of Israel, which he has threatened to put to a referendum.
US says Taliban leaders among 5 killed in attack
The U.S. military did not identify those killed during Friday night's raid in the village of Qala Sak in southern Helmand province, near the border with Pakistan.
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