Lieberman backs Palestinian statehood during Ramallah visit
Senator Joseph Lieberman meeting Palestinian official Yasser Abed Rabbo urged active Western involvement to advance Palestinian independence. He called West Bank conditions desperate and stressed hope as a driver for peace between Palestinians and Israelis.
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Body of French reporter flown home after desert incident
The body of Patrick Bourrat a French TF1 television reporter who died after being struck by a tank during US exercises in the Kuwaiti desert was flown home Monday. A Kuwait Airways official said Bourrat’s body was on a flight to Paris via Rome that morning.
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Royals Return to Italy for Historic Vatican Visit
Victor Emma the son of Italy’s last king and his family returned to Italy after decades in exile. They landed at Ciampino at 9:07 a.m. on a private plane and went to the Vatican for a 20 minute audience with Pope John Paul II.
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Israel Eyes Saddam Removal While Weighing High War Costs
In Jerusalem Israel hopes the US led war to oust Saddam Hussein will eliminate a foe and deter others but warns the price could be steep if Iraq uses biological or chemical weapons or if allies are drawn into broader fronts. Prime Minister Sharon stresses defense of citizens amid joint US Israeli anti missile drills and preparations for potential attacks.
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Chavez vows firings as Venezuelan strike deepens
President Hugo Chavez escalates to dismissals as the PDVSA strike enters its 22nd day. He sacked four executives and pledged more prosecutions while union leader Carlos Ortega vows to continue protest through Christmas. A tanker crew blocked by the strike docked in Lake Maracaibo, with a judge releasing them but barring departure. Twelve tankers idle at ports as crews were forced off and arrested.
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