Aceh offers autonomy and amnesty to end three-decade war
Indonesia's president proposed autonomy and amnesty for Aceh rebels to halt fighting and aid relief efforts after the tsunami. Sri Lanka also moved to ease tensions with Tamil Tiger rebels as aid distribution talks continued. Japan launched its largest relief mission with military hovercraft and supplies arriving in Aceh. The Palestinian Authority signaled a weapons ban and aimed to take control of streets amid ongoing conflicts in Gaza.
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Europe hit by late winter snowstorms across continent
Snow disrupted travel from Switzerland to Romania and Italy as Europe faced heavy weather. Viktor Yushchenko canceled a Brussels trip amid storms, while a Romania Hungary flight crashed killing two pilots. In Davos Bill Gates and Tony Blair urged action on Africa's poverty.
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Murder charges filed in deadly California rail crash
A 25 year old man Juan Manuel Alvarez was charged with murder after allegedly driving a Jeep into a Metrolink train, triggering a crash that killed 11 people. He remained hospitalized with self inflicted injuries as prosecutors weigh mental state and possible death penalty. A court hearing was scheduled.
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Kidman wins restraining orders against two photographers
Nicole Kidman gains temporary restraining orders against Jamie Fawcett and Ben McDonald at Waverly Local Court. The orders bar close contact or approaching within 66 feet of Kidman’s home until at least Feb 11 when the case resumes. Neither party attended the hearing.
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Dutch magazine seeds publicity stunt with marijuana items
Nieuwe Revu faces mixed reactions after including two marijuana seeds in its issue to promote drug legalization. Prosecutors have not contacted the magazine, but some supermarkets pulled or restricted the issue.
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