Canada election tests Chretien gamble for Liberal majority
Ottawa AP report notes Canadian voters judge Prime Minister Jean Chretien's preemptive election call. The Liberals, in power since 1993, seek a third straight win to retain a parliamentary majority of 151 seats, facing a five party contest and potential minority status if they fall short.
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Israel opposition appeals to high court to topple Barak
Israel's hard line opposition filed an appeal with the Supreme Court in a bid to topple Prime Minister Ehud Barak as security talks continued secretly between Israeli and Palestinian officials. The move followed a major cross border attack on Lebanon and Barak's struggles to ally Likud with his government. Sharon pressed Barak to commit not to resume talks on concessions offered at Camp David, while Barak kept doors open to renewed negotiations.
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Greenpeace activists occupy Stuart Oil Shale site protest in Australia
Greenpeace activists locked to a shale conveyor and hung a climate banner at the Stuart Oil Shale project in eastern Queensland to protest stalled talks on cutting planet warming pollution. Suncor Energy obtained a Queensland Supreme Court order to remove them. protesters said they would comply. Greenpeace says shale oil emits four times more pollution than conventional oil.
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Australia
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Queensland
Greenpeace
Canada
Suncor Energy
Queensland Supreme Court
Bomb blasts kill child and injure dozens in Punjab
In eastern Punjab, three bombs exploded within hours. A bus stop blast in Lahore’s Badamibagh wounded fourteen. A market blast in Muridke killed one and wounded ten. A four year old boy lost both legs and died later. No group claimed responsibility.
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Punjab
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Muridke
Yugoslav army strengthens near Kosovo amid border tensions
Yugoslav authorities vow to use all means including heavy weapons to recapture territory near Kosovo as NATO deadline nears. Serbia deploys heavy security units along the buffer zone and reports Albanian militants have seized four villages in southern Serbia. Kostunica government says it seeks political resolution while protecting territorial integrity.
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Medvedia
Aristide poised to win Haiti presidency amid violence and apathy
In Port au Prince Aristide is expected to gain a mandate after a contest marred by intimidation and opposition boycott. Despite a claimed 60.5 percent turnout from 4 million registered voters, opponents call the election illegitimate and hail it as a hollow triumph for the former priest.
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Aristide
Cronkite urges delaying election night calls in wake of Florida rush
AP reports Walter Cronkite criticizes early tally calls by networks after Florida winner declarations for Bush and Gore. He endorses withholding returns until all states vote, noting exit polling and West Coast voting time complicate results. Also covered Harris on Pollock film and Smashing Pumpkins final Chicago concerts.
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Multidisciplinary law partnerships gain traction in SC debate
South Carolina lawyers discuss forming partnerships with accountants financial planners stock brokers and doctors to offer one stop services. The bar association weighs a proposal allowing non lawyers to share fees and control the business amid concerns over confidentiality and competition.
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Downey Jr Arrested On Drug Possession Charge In Palm Springs
Actor Robert Downey Jr was arrested in Palm Springs for drug possession while free on bail. Police say he was found in a hotel room with cocaine and methamphetamine, facing charges including being under the influence and a felony while on bail. Downey had recently returned to acting after prison release.
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