French students march for more funding amid yearlong crisis
Thousands of university students marched in Paris and other cities demanding more education funding. Police estimated 25 000 students led the Paris protest seeking about 400 million dollars to relieve overcrowding and hire staff. Transit workers joined the strike, paralyzing the capital and causing severe traffic disruption with few trains, subways, or buses.
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China outlines Taiwan takeover plan as pressure rises
Hong Kong's South China Morning Post reports a Beijing strategy to seize Taiwan if the island declares independence. The plan reportedly targets an offshore isle like Quemoy, followed by a naval blockade and forced negotiations on Beijing terms. Analysts caution over the feasibility given Taiwan's defense and arms receipts.
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Egypt voters reject Brotherhood in parliamentary vote
Prominent opponents of President Mubarak were defeated as government candidates led early returns in Egypt's parliamentary race. Voter intimidation and alleged rigging cloud results while 444 seats stay with runoffs next week. Protests left three dead, eight total from election violence. The Muslim Brotherhood ran 150 independents despite illegality.
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