Taiwan Nationalists win big in Taipei race
In Taipei, Nationalist Party leader Ma Ying-jeou helps defeat Democratic Progressive Party Mayor Chen Shui-bian. The Nationalists secure control of the legislature with a 5 percent seat gain, signaling broad public support and rejecting immediate moves toward independence from China.
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Last of Khmer Rouge Surrenders to Cambodian Government
Khem Nuon, chief of staff of the final Khmer Rouge faction, surrendered with arms laid down after decades of civil war. The pact was negotiated with Phnom Penh officials at Preah Vihear temple near the Thai border and broadcast on national television.
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Peru courts order arrest of ex TV owner Baruch Ivcher
A Lima court issued an arrest warrant for Israeli-born Baruch Ivcher, former Peruvian television station owner, accused of doctoring the station’s ownership registry after airing reports linking the military to abuses. Ivcher fled to the United States last year. Peru seeks his capture via Interpol.
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Hong Kong crime boss Cheung Tze-keung executed in China
Reputed Hong Kong crime boss Cheung Tze-keung and four henchmen were shot dead after a Guangzhou court upheld kidnapping and gunrunning sentences. Cheung, alias Big Spender, 43, was linked to kidnappings of two Hong Kong tycoons and triggered questions on HK mainland jurisdiction.
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Prisoner clash in West Bank ahead of Clinton visit
In Ramallah and other West Bank cities Palestinians clash with Israeli forces injuring 25 Palestinians and three soldiers as rubber bullets and tear gas are used. Seven protesters are arrested amid protests over the release of Palestinian prisoners under the Wye River agreement.
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Annan fails to reach Libya pact on Lockerbie suspects
UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan ended talks with Muammar Gadhafi in the Libyan desert without a full agreement to try Abdel Basset Ali al Megrahi and Lamen Khalifa Fhimah for the 1988 Lockerbie bombing. He said plans for a third-country trial could emerge after more procedural work, with Libya showing seriousness in seeking a fair trial.
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Notable Writers and Hall of Fame Figures Featured
E L Doctorow accepts the Peggy V Helmerich Distinguished Author Award in Tulsa noting his attic desk method as key to prolific output. Terry Stewart heads Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with vast memorabilia including Apollo marquee sign and Buddy Holly item. Christopher Reeve voices cautious optimism as Rutgers breaks ground on a neuroscience lab in Piscataway showcasing advances in nerve regeneration therapies.
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Gore Sr dies at 90 a key highway ally and liberal
Albert Gore Sr. died at age 90 in Carthage Tennessee a longtime U S senator and force behind the interstate highway system His death at home followed a career in Congress from 1953 to 1971 noted for liberal stances including opposition to the Vietnam War His son Vice President Al Gore and wife Tipper were at his bedside in a family statement
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