Italians cast Euro votes amid domestic politics
Italians vote in the European Parliament election with the government’s pro US stance weighing on minds as turnout spans two days. Exit polls in the Czech Republic show a center right lead, while Latvia and others report mixed support for ruling coalitions and rising prices post EU entry.
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Congo Faces Backlash After Coup Attempt and Clashes
Congolese fear a return to war after a coup attempt in Kinshasa and heavy fighting over Bukavu. Tens of thousands protest nationwide as a brittle transition government led by President Kabila claims control, while protesters blame both rebels and UN peacekeepers for the turmoil.
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Developing nations seek to cut mutual trade barriers
In Sao Paulo ahead of an 180 nation UN trade forum, developing countries discuss reducing tariffs among themselves to boost share of world commerce. Brazil and India face obstacles. UN Secretary General Kofi Annan urges progress while a separate meeting pursues a July bid to relaunch the Doha round at the WTO.
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