Russian soldiers detain suspected kidnap gang in Grozny area
In Russia's North Caucasus, troops detain at least 10 people on suspicion of involvement in the kidnapping of Red Cross drivers Alexander Panov and Musa Satushiyev who were abducted near Grozny and freed in a later operation. Police found a launcher near Camp Zama in Japan with burn marks and a nearby projectile on a private home balcony after a mortar incident.
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Musa Satushiyev
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Raduzhnoye
Interfax
Camp Zama
Tokyo
Sasaki
Haifa mayor leads Labor Party race for new leader
In Jerusalem the Israeli Labor Party voted for a new leader with Amram Mitzna leading over Binyamin Ben-Eliezer and Haim Ramon. Mitzna pledged to dismantle Jewish settlements in Gaza immediately if elected prime minister as general elections loom January 28.
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Israel
Labor
Gaza Strip
Ariel Sharon
Likud
Amram Mitzna
Haifa
Binyamin Ben-Eliezer
National Unity
Explosions Near U S Base Under Investigation
Japanese police say two blasts outside a U S military base attracted attention. Investigators found a metal projectile and a crude mortar made from a metal pipe. No injuries or damage reported. Officials note the incident occurred about 800 feet from the base.
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UR YU
Youie
Norihito Sasaki
Rumsfeld urges hemispheric unity to fight global terrorism
Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld told Western Hemisphere defense chiefs that 21st century threats transcend borders and demand expanded cooperation. He cited terrorism, drug and arms trafficking, organized crime, and cybercrime as top concerns, urging new capabilities.
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Donald H. Rumsfeld
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Czech Republic
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Senate races to pass homeland security bill amid pressure
The Senate fights over provisions to strip from the homeland security bill as Democrats push for a victory in the final days of their majority. Senator McCain backs the effort and President Bush and Tom Ridge lobby undecided members ahead of a Tuesday vote. The plan would merge 22 agencies and 170000 federal workers under the new department.
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UN inspectors return to Baghdad after four-year gap
UN arms inspectors, led by Hans Blix, fly into Baghdad to resume weapons searches amid U S suspicion of violations. US officials say Iraqi anti aircraft fire in the no fly zone may prompt action. Rumsfeld notes waiting for pattern of deeds before council response.
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Chile
United States
Siegelman Concedes Alabama Governor Race
Democratic incumbent Don Siegelman conceded the Alabama governor race as Bob Riley claimed victory with a 3,117 vote margin from 1.3 million ballots. Riley, 58, will be only the third Republican governor since Reconstruction and pledged to unite the state after a costly campaign.
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Don Siegelman
Siegelman
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