Defector Warns North Korea May Start War Over Despair
Hwang Jang Yop, a 74 year old former confidant of Kim Jong Il, says North Korea has tunnel networks and weapon stockpiles and may wage war to avert famine. He notes Pyongyang believes it can defeat South Korea and U.S. forces and faces two options surrender or war. He appeared after 80 days of interrogations by South Korean and U.S. intelligence. Warnings of war mirror long standing fears of North Korea’s desperation.
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Britons Rally Against Fox Hunting Ban Backed by Blair
About 100 000 people gathered in Hyde Park to protest a potential fox hunting ban under Prime Minister Tony Blair. Supporters ranged from rural landowners to city youth as speakers argued for the sport, while Blair backs a ban amid polls showing public support.
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Hun Sen declares sole control of Cambodia government
Coup leader Hun Sen announces he alone runs Cambodia and warns against foreign interference while vowing to try the ousted rival if he returns. The United States halts a 25 million aid program and ASEAN suspends Cambodia’s entry as opponents flee abroad. Ranariddh appeals to the UN Security Council and heads to Washington for talks.
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Switzerland finds heroin giveaway program a success
Switzerland reports its three year pilot distributing heroin to 1146 addicts reduced crime misery and disease and saved public money. WHO is evaluating results and experts say injections are not a substitute for traditional therapies. Health Ministry director Thomas Zeltner says the approach complements existing treatments.
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