Lebanese protesters condemn Israel and United States in Beirut rally
Thousands protest in Beirut against Israeli actions and U S policy. Demonstrators burn flags and denounce Washington while Jordanian King Abdullah II delays his Israel visit amid regional tensions. Security forces guard the march through Barbir to downtown Beirut.
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Dalai Lama Appears With Karmapa At Dharmsala Ceremony
In Dharmsala Buddhists celebrated the Dalai Lama's 60th enthronement anniversary with the Dalai Lama smiling through the four hour event. He briefly touched the Karmapa on the hand and aides say the two have formed a strong bond after recent meetings. The Karmapa fled Tibet last month and spoke of freedom as essential to Buddhist compassion.
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Russia tightens hold in Chechnya as rebels resist
Russian forces press the southern Chechnya campaign with Col. Gen. Valery Manilov saying most strategic areas are under control while as many as 7,000 militants hold the rebel stronghold in the southern mountains. The military reported clashes in southern towns and shelling toward the Stariye Atagi area.
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Iran election turnout seen as boost for reformists
In Tehran long lines formed as voters, including Barbad Babak, Berbod Babak, and others, cast ballots in parliamentary elections seen as a test of reformist gains under President Khatami. Analysts note high turnout could favor reformists despite hard-line parliament.
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Indian customs seize Time edition to blot interview on Gandhi’s assassin kin
Calcutta customs seized 3,000 copies of Time magazine to block publication of an interview with Gopal Godse, brother of Nathuram Godse, alleging the piece harms national prestige and could spark unrest. Mazumdar said the Feb 21 issue would be released only after the article is blacked out. michael fathers criticized the censorship as paternalistic overreach.
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