Sharon Wins Crushing Victory in Israel Election
Prime Minister Ariel Sharon led Likud to a sweeping win as hawkish parties gain most seats in the 120 member Knesset. Labor, led by Amram Mitzna, suffered a historic defeat with 18 seats, while Shinui's Yosef Lapid surged to 15. coalition formation faces fragmentation amid ongoing Arab-Israeli conflict.
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Chavez victory as oil output tops one million barrels
In Caracas, Hugo Chavez's government reported oil production exceeding 1 million barrels on Tuesday, a boost amid a two month strike that threatened economic collapse and foreign reserves. Analysts caution supply may rebound slowly without reviving older wells as refining remains curtailed and fuel is imported.
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Rwanda releases 19000 genocide suspects under gacaca plan
Rwanda began releasing 19,000 genocide suspects and former rebels to ease prison overcrowding and speed reconciliation. AG Geran Gahima said they confessed to roles in the 1994 genocide, ordered by President Kagame, with trials to be held under the gacaca community justice system to clear backlogs.
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