North Korea blows up Yongbyon cooling tower amid disarmament push
The 60 foot cooling tower at Yongbyon is demolished in a televised gesture signaling North Korea’s commitment to halt plutonium production. Analysts note sanctions talks and food aid. U.S. inspectors may access the aging reactor, but broad inspections remain unlikely.
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Bush lifts sanctions on North Korea and delists from terror list
President Bush announced in the White House Rose Garden that the United States will lift trade sanctions on North Korea and move to remove it from the terrorism blacklist after Pyongyang provided a long awaited accounting of its nuclear activities. He warned of continued scrutiny, noting the declaration is only the first step in a longer denuclearization process. Conservative Republicans criticized the move, though action appears inevitable in 45 days as the policy shift takes effect.
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Bombing near Baghdad and Mosul kills dozens, including Marines
Dozens dead in two Sunni Arab regions as a bomber struck a pro government sheikh meeting west of Baghdad, killing at least 23 including three U S Marines and injuring others. In Mosul a car incident killed 18 more, targeting the provincial governor who escaped unhurt. Authorities tie both incidents to al Qaida in Iraq as U S forces prepare to hand over security.
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Scholars mine untapped Nazi records for Holocaust insight
In Bad Arolsen 15 scholars completed a two week review of the International Tracing Service archive. They described millions of Nazi records as a rich material pool that will deepen Holocaust research and help identify individuals from labor camps and prison brothels. The work follows AP access stories and highlights new identifications such as Israel Meir Lau’s rescuer Fyodor of Rostow.
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U.S Embassy Owes Millions in London Congestion Fees
London and Britain’s foreign ministry released figures showing the U.S. Embassy in London failed to pay more than 3.9 million dollars in congestion charges. The U.S. topped a list of embassies with unpaid fees, having refused 23 188 charges between February 2003 and last month, prompting criticism from lawmakers and local officials.
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Rocket strikes Israel threaten Gaza cease fire breach
Gaza militants fired two rockets into southern Israel in the week-old truce, prompting calls for retaliation from Israel as border crossings remained closed. The Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigades claimed responsibility, one rocket exploded in a field. Israel still sought a prisoner swap with Hamas in Egypt.
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UN drug chief says insurgents hinder global drug war
Vienna AP U N Office on Drugs and Crime chief Antonio Costa warns insurgents are expanding control of opium and coca producing areas in Afghanistan Colombia and Myanmar. The World Drug Report 2008 links Taliban and other groups to rising narcotics profits, complicating counter narcotics efforts and incentives to farmers.
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