Chavez wins six year term in Venezuela election
Exit polls show President Hugo Chavez securing about 54 percent of the vote to 34 percent for rival Arias. Chavez, promising a social revolution, expands his power with a majority in a unicameral Congress and vows to focus on jobs and personal safety for Venezuela’s poor audience.
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Koreas agree to reopen rail line and liaison offices
North and South Korea move toward reconciliation by agreeing to reopen border liaison offices and reconnect a major rail line. A six point joint statement released after Cabinet level talks notes progress and aims toward gradual reunification with programs planned around August 15 for temporary family reunions.
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Palestinians Israelis meet to revive talks after summit
In Jerusalem and Gaza negotiators said ground breaking U S brokered proposals remain on the table despite Camp David failure. Talks between Shlomo Ben Ami and Mohammed Dahlan aimed at reuniting Barak Arafat with Jerusalem borders and refugees as a path forward. In London a separate report notes a Concorde emergency stop in Canada after fuel smell and prior refueling delays.
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