Rebels release five hostages on Jolo island
Five Western hostages were freed by Abu Sayyaf on Jolo in the southern Philippines after Libya agreed to pay $1 million per person. The released include four women and one man. remaining captives include seven Westerners and twelve Filipinos.
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Chavez appoints three women to Venezuela cabinet
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez reshuffled the 14 member cabinet naming three women as top ministers. Blancanieres Portocarrero becomes labor minister replacing Lino Martinez, Luisa Romero Bermudez takes commerce, and Analisa Osorio Granado becomes environment minister replacing Jesus Perez.
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Juan Montilla
Luisa Romero Bermudez
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Environment
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Botched West Bank raid leaves three Israeli soldiers dead
A late night raid on a Hamas militant hideout in a West Bank village ends with three Israeli soldiers killed, possibly by friendly fire. Mahmoud Abu Hanoud, sought over 1997 Jerusalem bombings, fled to Nablus and surrendered to Palestinian forces. Palestinian officials criticize the operation while Israel praises security cooperation. Barak expresses sorrow and notes possible friendly fire.
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Gunmen Kill 17 in Colombia In Two Massacres
Gunmen killed at least 17 people in two massacres in Colombia on Sunday. Officials attributed one attack to possible right wing paramilitary militias and the other to suspected gunmen near Buenaventura. Clinton planned to discuss U S anti narcotics aid with President Pastrana during a coming visit.
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