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PHILIPPINES: IMPEACHMENT AGAINST ESTRADA
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Opposition groups have filed an impeachment complaint against Filipino President Joseph Estrada.
It could be the start of a months-long attempt to remove the president from office for allegedly receiving illegal gambling...
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INDIA: OPPOSITION PARTY SUPPORTERS PROTEST OVER BRIBES ALLEGATIONS
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Hundreds of supporters of India's largest opposition party have staged a protest in the capital New Delhi after their leader was accused of taking bribes.
L-K Advani, who heads the Bharatiya Janata Party, angrily denies the...
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In the wake of new sex scandals, including South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford's admitted affair in Argentina, how does the Republican party recover?
HEADLINE: GOP looks to recover following Sanford scandal
CAPTION: In the wake of new sex scandals, including South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford's admitted affair in Argentina, how does the Republican party recover? (June 26)
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Start of trial of former President Alberto Fujimori
1. Various of security outside police headquarters where trial against former president Alberto Fujimori takes place
2. Van carrying Fujimori entering compound
3. Fujimori entering courtroom and taking seat
4. Panel of judges entering...
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Ousted Ill. Gov. Rod Blagojevich pleaded not guilty to federal corruption charges Tuesday, making official his denial of political malfeasance that authorities say included a scheme to sell President Barack Obama's former U.S. Senate seat.
HEADLINE: Blagojevich pleads not guilty
CAPTION: Ousted Ill. Gov. Rod Blagojevich pleaded not guilty to federal corruption charges Tuesday, making official his denial of political malfeasance that authorities say included a scheme to...
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New York Democrat Charles Rangel says he's not resigning, despite 13 charges of ethical wrongdoing. In a rambling floor speech Tuesday, Rangel told colleagues: "I am not going away."
HEADLINE: Rangel: "I am not going away"
CAPTION: New York Democrat Charles Rangel says he's not resigning, despite 13 charges of ethical wrongdoing. In a rambling floor speech Tuesday, Rangel told colleagues: "I am not going away."...
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FILE: RAO CONVICTED OF BRIBING LAWMAKERS
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Former Indian Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao was convicted on Friday by a special court of bribing lawmakers to support his government in a confidence vote in July 1993.
Judge Ajit Barihoke announced the conviction in a...
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Includes Thurs pix of Wahid after impeachment vote.
1. Wahid shaking hands with G-15 delegates as they leave
2. Other attendees
3. Wahid speaking to Marco Maciel, Brazilian Vice President
4. Wide shot presser
5. Close up Wahid
6. Cutaway photographers
7. SOUNDBITE: (English) Abdurrahman...
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Three of nine members of a Midwest militia accused of conspiring to overthrow the government were released from jail Tuesday until trial after prosecutors suddenly backed off an intense effort to keep the entire group behind bars.
HEADLINE: Three members of Midwest militia released from jail
CAPTION: Three of nine members of a Midwest militia accused of conspiring to overthrow the government were released from jail Tuesday until trial after prosecutors suddenly...
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GERMANY: FM FISCHER MEETS PROSECUTOR DEL PONTE
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The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, Carla del Ponte, has met German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer at the Foreign Office in Berlin.
Fischer said it wasn't acceptable to...
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Senator Kerry in talks with Karzai
1. Mid of meeting between Afghan President Hamid Karzai and US senator John Kerry
2. Mid of Karzai and Afghan officials
3. Mid of Kerry and US ambassador to Afghanistan Karl Eikenberry
4. SOUNDBITE (English) John Kerry, US...
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Hearings begin into impeachment complaint against Arroyo
1. Wide panning shot of meeting of House committee on Justice
2. Wide shot of congressmen who signed impeachment complaint
3. Wide shot of committee chair
4. Wide shot of meeting
5. Cutaway crowd
6. SOUNDBITE: (English) Simeon...
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New war crimes tribunal law voted in by parliament
Kosovo's parliament voted on Wednesday to approve a law that will enable the creation of a special war crimes tribunal, staffed by international judges and prosecutors, that will try alleged crimes committed by former ethnic Albanian...
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Under pressure to resign in a sexting scandal, Rep. Anthony Weiner announced Saturday he was entering professional treatment at an undisclosed location and requested a leave of absence from Congress.
HEADLINE: Rep. Weiner seeks professional treatment amid scandal
CAPTION: Under pressure to resign in a sexting scandal, Rep. Anthony Weiner announced Saturday he was entering professional treatment at an undisclosed location and...
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USA: IMPEACHMENT: REPUBLICANS NAME WITNESSES TO BE CALLED
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In a surprise move, House of Representatives prosecutors asked the U-S Senate on Tuesday to "request the appearance" of U-S President Clinton at a deposition for his impeachment trial.
To round out the issue of witnesses,...
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Teachers' protest in Oaxaca continues, intv with state governer
1. Wide Oaxaca Governor Ulises Ruiz entering office (in Oaxaca airport)
2. Ruiz with journalist
3. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): Ulises Ruiz, Governor of Oaxaca State:
"They aren't hurting the government, they are hurting the state, the...
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USA: SENATE PROPOSE STIFFER PENALTIES FOR HATE CRIMES
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The U-S Senate has launched a new legislative initiative to stiffen penalties for hate crimes.
The proposal would strengthen a law already in place for hate crimes, to cover offences based on gender, disability and sexual...
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In a last plea for mercy, Rod Blagojevich tried a tactic he never has before: an apology. The disgraced former Illinois governor told a judge Wednesday that he made 'terrible mistakes.'
HEADLINE: Blagojevich tells judge he's sorry for crimes
CAPTION: In a last plea for mercy, Rod Blagojevich tried a tactic he never has before: an apology. The disgraced former Illinois governor told a judge Wednesday that he made...
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USA: SENATOR BOB PACKWOOD SCANDAL UPDATE
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The United States Senate Ethics Committee has publically denounced Senator Bob Packwood for "offensive, degrading, sexual misconduct," saying he should resign immediately.
The committee's chairman Mitch McConnel urged the...
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USA: IMPEACHMENT LIKELY TO PROCEED
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Senate leaders in America are still putting the finishing touches on a plan to proceed with Bill Clinton's impeachment trial.
Private discussions took place throughout the morning and early afternoon on Monday to decide what...
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WRAP Governor pleads not guilty to US corruption charges
1. Pull out from close of sign for Federal Building in San Juan to wide of building UPSOUND: Music being played by governor's supporters
2. Puerto Rico Governor Anibal Acevedo Vila arriving at federal building
3. SOUNDBITE: (English)...
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President Barack Obama defended Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki Wednesday and said if there has been misconduct at the VA, it will be punished. Obama spoke after an Oval Office meeting with Shinseki and top aide Rob Nabors. (May 21)
President Barack Obama said Wednesday if there's misconduct at the Department of Veterans Affairs, it will be punished.
Speaking after an Oval Office meeting with Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki and top aide Rob Nabors, Obama...
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Ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich told reporters after jurors got his case at his corruption retrial that he's relieved he had a chance to speak in court.
HEADLINE: Blagojevich on retrial: 'It's a lonely time'
CAPTION: Ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich told reporters after jurors got his case at his corruption retrial that he's relieved he had a chance to speak in court. (June 10)
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Israeli President Moshe Katsav, facing charges of rape and abuse of power, asked parliament Wednesday to temporarily remove him from office in an effort to blunt growing calls for his resignation.
HEADLINE: Israel's president faces rape charges
CAPTION: Israeli President Moshe Katsav, facing charges of rape and abuse of power, asked parliament Wednesday to temporarily remove him from office in an effort to blunt growing calls for...