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Texas House speaker refuses to cede post
By APRIL CASTRO and LIZ AUSTIN PETERSON, Associated Press WritersSat May 26, 12:36 PM ET
With his political career in jeopardy, powerful state House Speaker Tom Craddick charged through a rebellion that lasted into early Saturday, refusing to give up his leadership post.
By the time the House adjourned shortly before 1:30 a.m., Craddick had beaten back his opponents, lawmakers who tried to overtake the speaker's podium were physically restrained and the House parliamentarian resigned.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070526/ap_on_re_us/texas_legislature
Venezuelans protest Chavez's TV move
By CHRISTOPHER TOOTHAKER, Associated Press Writer 9 minutes ago
Tens of thousands of Venezuelans took to the streets Saturday chanting "Freedom, Freedom!" to protest President Hugo Chavez's decision not to renew the broadcast license of the country's most-watched TV station, an outlet for the opposition.
Police lined a Caracas avenue while the protesters paraded past, some holding signs reading "No to silence," while others placed tape over their mouths.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070526/ap_on_re_la_am_ca/venezuela_chavez_vs_tv;_ylt=Aj0eWxqDv0tfOLaIAgQ2EFNvaA8F
New US military aid for Lebanon US military planes have delivered more equipment to the Lebanese army, as its stand-off with Islamic militants at a Palestinian refugee camp continued.
Lebanese PM Fouad Siniora again called on Sunni militants inside the camp to surrender or face army action.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/6695055.stm
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