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Caribbean coral under threat

US conservationists say nearly two-thirds of the Caribbean's coral reefs are threatened by human activities.
BBC News - September 23, 2004
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CNN	Rejuvenated Ivan, Jeanne threaten U.S.
	The storm that was once Hurricane Ivan is gathering strength in an encore visit to the Gulf of Mexico. This time it's a tropical storm spinning toward Texas and threatening to cause flooding in Louisiana. Meanwhile, forecasters predict Hurricane Jeanne, now with 105 mph winds, may hit Florida's east... CNN - September 23, 2004

CNN	Ivan and Jeanne threatening
	The storm formerly known as Hurricane Ivan is gathering strength in an encore visit to the Gulf of Mexico. This time it's a tropical storm spinning toward Texas and threatening to cause flooding in Louisiana. CNN - September 23, 2004

North Korea Said to Be Preparing Missile Launch

Japan said it has obtained intelligence indicating that North Korea may be preparing to test fire a short-range missile.
New York Times - September 23, 2004

Kerry Steps Up His Attack on Bush Over Iraq

Senator John Kerry said today that conditions were so bad that the elections in Iraq planned for January were in jeopardy.
New York Times - September 23, 2004

Florida Court Rejects Law Keeping Comatose Woman Alive

The court said that Gov. Jeb Bush violated separation of powers when he signed a law to keep Terri Schiavo alive.
New York Times - September 23, 2004

Ill Winds Improve the View

There's an old truth about hurricanes: they take out the trees that gardeners don't have the heart to cut down.
New York Times - September 23, 2004

Iraqi Leader Addresses Congress, Vowing Elections in January

Offering a simple, "Thank you America," interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi addressed a joint meeting of Congress.
New York Times - September 23, 2004

Halliburton May Separate KBR Unit

Halliburton plans to shed its KBR engineering and construction unit if the company's share performance does not match its peers, it said today.
New York Times - September 23, 2004

Bush Said to Be Ready to Open Oil Reserve Spigot

The Energy Department is reviewing requests for oil loans from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve following the recent hurricanes, the government said today.
New York Times - September 23, 2004

Regulators Order Fannie Mae to Fix Accounting Problems Now

The regulator said broad problems raised questions about the reliability of the mortgage finance company's management.
New York Times - September 23, 2004

Heavy cost of Hurricane Frances

Insurance payouts for Hurricane Frances look set to reach $4.4bn, making it the fourth most expensive storm in US history.
BBC News - September 23, 2004

'Show mercy' begs hostage mother

The 86-year-old mother of a Briton held hostage in Iraq asks his captors to "send him home to me alive".
BBC News - September 23, 2004

Anti-terror refugee laws 'needed'

Terrorists should not be allowed to hide behind asylum and refugee laws, the UK foreign secretary tells the UN.
BBC News - September 23, 2004

Iraq facing 'decisive moment'

The situation in Iraq is coming to a head with the approach of elections, US President George W Bush says.
BBC News - September 23, 2004

Football: Fifa to give players rest

Players are to be given extra time to prepare for the 2006 World Cup a Fifa proposal is approved.
BBC News - September 23, 2004

Sudan rebels hit outside Darfur

Rebels launch an attack outside the western Sudanese region of Darfur, killing eight people, officials say.
BBC News - September 23, 2004

Tension grows over Haiti relief

Relief agencies in Haiti are struggling to hand out aid amid the devastation caused by tropical storm Jeanne.
BBC News - September 23, 2004

Nazi holiday camp sold at auction

A section of a 4.5km-long hotel complex built by the Nazis as a holiday camp is sold at auction.
BBC News - September 23, 2004

India calls for reform of the UN

India's prime minister calls for urgent reform of the UN Security Council to make it a more effective global voice.
BBC News - September 23, 2004

Science cracks killer bug's code

Scientists have decoded the complete sequence of all DNA in the bacterium responsible for potentially deadly Legionnaires' disease.
BBC News - September 23, 2004

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