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...Access to the Philippines is of "vital importance" to JI's continued existence, notes Singapore-based terrorism expert Rohan Gunaratna. Given that fact, it's not surprising that Washington is so eager to gain additional access of its own to the region. The Philippine constitution prohibits foreign combat troops from operating in the country, but hundreds of U.S. special forces have been training Filipino soldiers in counterterrorism tactics for the past two years. The U.S. is also supplying the country with military hardware to hunt down militants, including 20 "Huey" helicopters. After Bush's visit, Arroyo told foreign journalists that...
...cataract, then slipped over the precipice. His only injuries: a few bruised ribs. Jones, who had lost his job after his parents closed the family auto-equipment business, said he was suicidally depressed but his friends told reporters he also said he could survive the drop and gain fame and riches. "After hitting the falls," he said in an ABC News interview, "I feel that life is worth living." Local law officials said Jones drank vodka and Coke with a friend before entering the water. They have charged him with mischief and illegally performing a stunt...
...beleaguered defense was not about to let that happen. Veach was smothered for no gain on his next attempt by captain linebacker Dante Balestracci and junior linebacker Bobby Everett. On the next play, facing third-and-six, Verbit’s pass bounced off the stomach of senior defensive end Brian Garcia and the Tigers were forced to turn to their less-than-reliable kicking game...
...play, a rush by Dawson, gained just two yards. But had the penalty been called, the small gain would have been negated and the Crimson would have been pushed back five yards, possibly preventing the game-winning toss...
...touchdown catch in the second quarter that extended Princeton’s lead to 14-6 should have just been a shovel pass for a three-yard gain. Instead, Veach slipped through a tackle and darted past two would-be pursuers for his second score...