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KUALA LUMPUR: Several Umno delegates who touched on exteme racial sensitivities during thier speeches at last week`s general assembly may face action.

GAINESVILLE - Don`t expect Florida coach Urban Meyer to say much about Florida State this week, even though Meyer`s Gators face the Seminoles on Saturday. Expect plenty of references, however, to "the school out west."

STA BARBARA Mayor Isabelo Maquino yesterday said that he would face all the charges that will be filed against him by Councilor Larry Deatras. He said he believes that he has not violated any law. "Let my lawyer take charge of this matter because I believe that truth would come out," Maquino said.

Louisville Gas and Electric Company should face trial in a lawsuit over the traffic death of a 10-year-old boy, the Kentucky Supreme Court ruled. On the night of February 23, 2001, Shytone Roberson was hit by a car and killed while trying to cross Preston Highway near his home at the Cooper Creek Village Apartments. There was no stoplight or crosswalk where Shytone was crossing. In 2003,

Northern Ireland householders will face an average water bill of £300, according to the government.

A 13-year-old girl is shot in the face with a pellet gun as she delivers newspapers in Worcester.

Flowery Branch — The Falcons` punt and kickoff coverage units face a stiff challenge against New Orleans, a week after a poor performance in Baltimore. The Saints have Michael "The Beerman" Lewis back healthy on kickoff returns and rookie Reggie Bush returning punts. "Michael Lewis, he`s one of the top guys when he`s healthy," Falcons special-teams coach Joe DeCamillis said. "He`s had some injury

Astros, Lee`s agent meet face-to-face

SAO PAULO, Brazil (AP) -- A Brazilian hairdresser who allegedly used a racial slur to insult a worker at Sao Paulo`s international airport was jailed and could face a criminal charge of racism, authorities said Wednesday.