Mixed reactions as U S plan to eliminate world tariffs unveiled
In Geneva the United States proposed a WTO plan to end import duties on consumer and industrial goods, aiming for zero tariffs by 2015. Ambassadors from India, New Zealand and Uruguay voiced support or cautions, while U S manufacturers warned of job losses in textiles and glassware.
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Russia and China pledge multipolar world and joint stance
In Beijing Putin and Jiang Zemin signed a joint declaration promoting a multipolar world and closer ties. They urged peaceful solutions in Iraq and Korea, pledged to support each other against Muslim separatists, and called for dialogue with the United States and North Korea to curb Pyongyang's nuclear program.
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Police killings hit 4 year high in 2001 data
FBI figures show 142 law enforcement officers were killed in 2001 with 71 of the terrorist related deaths tied to the World Trade Center attack and a 72nd officer from a Fish and Wildlife Service plane crash. Non-terror deaths rose 37 percent from 2000 to 70. The South led with 29 murders and 281 deaths since 1992.
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Endeavour Undocks From ISS Returns Two Russians One American
Space shuttle Endeavour left the international space station heading home with the one American and two Russians who spent six months aboard. Peggy Whitson, a native Iowan, is among those returning, while the station awaits its next crew. The shuttle delivered a new $390 million girder and is expected to land Wednesday despite weather delays.
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