U S Faces High Stakes in India Pakistan Nuclear Tension
The Bush administration must pursue careful diplomacy as India and Pakistan threaten a nuclear-armed crisis after Parliament attack. Pentagon fears American bases in Pakistan could be targets while Powell’s limited diplomacy draws calls to act decisively. Experts warn a broader coalition and high profile efforts are needed to avert escalation.
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India and Pakistan sever border links amid rising tensions
Indian and Pakistani forces traded shells near the border as both nations prepared for a possible war after the Parliament attack dispute. Evacuations of 20 000 people occurred in Kashmir and key transit links will close from Tuesday, as families bid farewell and the Samjhauta Express began its final run.
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Bush signs bill to raise intelligence spending
President Bush signed a bill to increase intelligence spending by eight percent and approve a large defense package. He warned Congress he may withhold information that could harm national security while reserving briefings on intelligence matters. The package includes missile defense funding, big military pay raises, and base closure plans for 2005.
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Argentines protest cash withdrawal limits in streets
In Buenos Aires protests spill onto streets as crowds voice anger at a month-old banking freeze and 1000 peso limits. Demonstrators chant end the freeze outside the government palace while banks reopen after a five day holiday. The interim government seeks calm after deadly riots and plans a new currency, the argentino, debuting Jan 15 alongside peso and dollar.
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