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Thousands flee on China lake bank fears
BEICHUAN, China (Reuters) - Thousands of Chinese fled their homes on Saturday amid fears a lake could burst its banks, hampering rescue efforts after the deadliest earthquake in more than three decades killed about 29,000 people.
Sen. Kennedy flown to hospital after seizure
BOSTON (Reuters) - Sen. Edward Kennedy, was hospitalized on Saturday after suffering a seizure at his Cape Cod family vacation home.
Myanmar death toll soars
YANGON (Reuters) - Diplomats witnessed "huge" devastation in the Irrawaddy delta on Saturday and the toll of dead and missing from the cyclone rose above 133,000 people, making it one of the most damaging to hit Asia.
Bush says committed to Middle East peace efforts
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (Reuters) - U.S. President George W. Bush, responding to Arab dismay about his praise for Israel, said on Saturday he was confident a deal on Palestinian statehood could be reached before he leaves office.
Iraqi forces detain 1,000 in al Qaeda push
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi forces have detained more than 1,000 suspects in an offensive aimed at crushing al Qaeda in northern Iraq, the military commander of the operation said on Saturday.