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Jordan Rejects Saddam Novel

AMMAN, Jordan – It seems even fallen dictators have trouble getting their novels published. Jordan has barred publication of Saddam Hussein’s (search) fourth novel, titled “Get Out, Damned One,” due to political concerns, a senior Jordanian official said Sunday. “I just assessed whether this would be in Jordan’s national interest …

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Bush, Blair Announce Africa Aid Plan

WASHINGTON – President Bush and Tony Blair met at the White House Tuesday for their first get-together since Blair’s government won a close re-election last month, but prior to the meeting the British prime minister already lost out on two top priorities. Bush served notice that he can’t deliver on …

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Chicago Fed Head: Fed Faces 'Judgment Calls' After Katrina

CHICAGO – The Federal Reserve (search) will face “a number of judgment calls” in assessing the impact of Hurricane Katrina (search) on the U.S. economy, Chicago Federal Reserve Bank President Michael Moskow (search) said Wednesday. More broadly, the central bank needs to continue “appropriate monetary policy” to keep inflation well …

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