Bulgaria names new government amid protests and strikes
In Sofia on Monday protesters clash with police as the ruling Socialists appoint a new government. Public transport workers strike paralyzing the capital while citizens blame the party for economic chaos.
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Netanyahu meeting Mubarak and Arafat raises peace process hopes
At Davos Netanyahu met Mubarak and invited to visit Cairo in spring while also conferring with Yasser Arafat. The leaders planned further talks on the Middle East peace process and economic cooperation with Egypt and Jordan, signaling a potential new momentum despite past violence.
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World Mism About Meeting With Netanyahu Near Erez
The article notes an upcoming meeting with Netanyahu at the Israeli border town of Erez on Thursday. It marks their first face to face since a recent accord last month promising an Israeli troop withdrawal from most of Hebron in the West Bank.
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Italy finds trunks of gold loot from Jewish victims
Rome reports five trunks of gold and valuables in the Treasury vaults likely taken from Jews killed by Nazis in World War II. Officials say items include rings watches and dental fillings with origins tied to Trieste's Nazi death camp. Some items were returned earlier, but ownership remains unproven.
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Free cataract screening this Friday in Cedar Rapids
The office of Drs. Birchansky and Auer offers a free cataract screening Friday February 7 from 8 AM to 4 30 PM at 510 10th St SE Cedar Rapids. Call 362-9855 or toll free 1 800 I SEE YOU for details. Dr Birchansky introduces CR eye drop anesthesia and No Stitch cataract surgery.
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North Korea pleads for international grain aid amid floods
North Korea said it has enough grain only until late spring and asked for worldwide food donations. The World Food Program plans a third appeal for large scale aid as floods last year left the nation short about 2.3 million tons of grain, with 4.8 million tons needed annually. The report notes a 2.5 million ton harvest and a welcomed easing of the 47 year trade embargo enabling NGO aid.
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