Okinawans Press Court Over U S Bases Renewal
Okinawa governor Masahide Ota faced a Funo ka High Court hearing in Naha to oppose renewing U S military base leases, arguing bases hinder development and burden Okinawa which holds a large share of land reserved for U S use. The case follows a court ruling convicting three U S servicemen of raping a 12 year old girl, fueling local protests.
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U S Warships Position Near Taiwan Amid Chinese Warnings
U S Seventh Fleet warships including USS Independence, Hewitt, and McClusky moved into international waters around Taiwan as China warned foreign forces to stay out of its sovereignty dispute. China plans live ammunition drills near Taiwan, while Taiwan tensions rise and markets react.
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Latin Leaders Criticize U S Aid Cutoff To Colombia
At a two day summit in Trujillo Peru five South American nations Venezuela Colombia Ecuador Peru and Bolivia condemned the U S decision to decertify Colombia for aid tied to drug trafficking. They urged joint measures against trafficking while noting Peru and Bolivia are major coca leaf producers.
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U.N. Arms Expert Calls Iraq Inspection Trip Productive
A U.N. team in Baghdad called its Iraq inspection trip productive after an 18 hour standoff at the Irrigation Ministry. Iraqi officials initially blocked access, later allowing 28 inspectors. Charles Duelfer declined to confirm incriminating documents were found, saying the delay could have aided removal. Talks on limited oil sales resumed in New York as Baghdad accused the U.N. of provoking a crisis.
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