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 Observers
fear broader FBI powers are another blow to civil liberties
New Federal Bureau of Investigation
terrorism guidelines that allow agents to monitor religious services,
political organizations, and public meetings of Americans and
non-citizens drew sharp criticism from some politicians, civil
libertarians and activists. The new rules announced May 30 by U.S.
Attorney General John D. Ashcroft represent a loosening of restrictions
placed on the agency in the 1970s as a result of the late FBI director
J. Edgar Hoover�s Counter-Intelligence Program against Black Power
leaders, civil rights groups, leftist organizations and anti-war
activists.
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FCN
Editorial: Expanded FBI powers: Problem or solution?
 Black
journalists get close-up view of Cuba
HAVANA,Cuba�The
Institute for Advanced Journalism Studies at Delaware State University,
under the direction of USA Today syndicated columnist DeWayne Wickham,
organized a delegation of Black journalists for a journey to Cuba May
20-26. This prestigious group will report on life behind the U.S.
blockade and document the African influence on this tiny island nation.
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Libya denies Lockerbie settlement offer
TRIPOLI, Libya (PANA)�Former South African
President Nelson Mandela, in a May 29 evening telephone conversation
with the leader of the Libyan revolution, Colonel Muammar Gadhafi,
reiterated his commitment in the Lockerbie case and his determination to
pursue consultations with all the parties concerned. Mr. Mandela, in
collaboration with the Saudi Arabian authorities, played a key role in
breaking the deadlock in the Lockerbie case in March 1999 while he was
still South African president.
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 A
skeptical Europe hears Bush tirade against terror
BERLIN (IPS)�In a major speech to the German
parliament May 23, President George W. Bush called upon Europe to continue
its support of the U.S.-led war against global terrorism, declaring that
�terror cannot be appeased.� �In this war, we defend not just
America or Europe, we defend civilization itself,� said President Bush,
mindful of criticism in Europe that U.S. is pushing its own national
interests in the war against terror, which do not necessarily coincide
with Europe�s.
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