Macedonia on brink of civil war after Ljuboten attack
Fighting escalated as army helicopter gunships hit Ljuboten and nearby Ljubanci after a mine strike killed seven Macedonian soldiers and wounded nine. The attack imperils a Western brokered peace plan to be signed soon, drawing appeals to the UN, NATO, and the EU for help.
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Ulster Parties get six weeks to push power deal
Britain suspended Northern Ireland's government for one day to extend the talks by six weeks. John Reid said the move breathes life into the process as IRA disarmament remains a key hurdle. Sinn Fein and DUP criticized the step while moderates and Dublin backed the plan.
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