Rodriguez Saa Becomes Argentina Interim President Amid Crisis
Argentina’s Adolfo Rodriguez Saa, 54, named interim president after Fernando de la Rua’s resignation sparked riots and 26 deaths. He vows to tackle a four-year recession, 18 percent unemployment, and a looming debt default while steering toward elections set for March. He previously modernized San Luis with industry, water, roads, and 36,000 homes, boosting its population and economy.
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Pakistan China clash over India recall ambassador sparks tensions
Pakistani President Musharraf denounces India's recall of its ambassador from Islamabad as arrogant and kneejerk after India's action amid the New Delhi parliament attack fallout. Pakistani officials hint at asset freezes for an Islamic group India links to the attack.
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Libya court delays verdict in HIV case of six Bulgarians
A Libyan court postponed the verdict in the long running case against six Bulgarian nurses a Bulgarian doctor and a Palestinian doctor accused of giving HIV contaminated blood to 393 children at Al Fateh hospital in Benghazi The delay follows a fourth month review of evidence and the verdict is now set for February 17 If convicted they face death The trial began in February 1999 drawing international criticism for Libyan political overtones.
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Palestinians bury slain after infighting call for unity
In Gaza six young men were buried after deadly infighting as mourners formed human chains to prevent clashes with police. Arafat urged end to attacks, while security crackdowns left deaths and injuries. Israeli troops detained six Palestinians near a Jewish settlement as the leader vowed to visit Bethlehem despite Israeli controls.
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