G8 leaders dispute Bush push to oust Arafat at summit
At the Kananaskis summit, leaders challenged President Bush’s call for Yasser Arafat’s ouster amid the WorldCom scandal. Jean Chretien and Tony Blair hinted that Palestinians should decide their own leader, while Bush faced limited support for drastic action.
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U.S. says Mexican Trucks to Start This Summer
A Transportation Department report says Mexican trucks may begin operating beyond the Southwest this summer once safety measures ordered by Congress are finished or nearly complete by July. Norman Mineta expects to certify border opening after the inspector general confirms readiness.
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Arafat expected to seek re election in January
A senior aide said Yasser Arafat will run again in January as Palestinians announce reforms to finance judiciary and security. Israel questions the plan amid West Bank raids and a heavy military presence. Shaath confirmed Arafat told him he would run, though others called the talk premature.
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Duma approves sale of farmland in Russia
The State Duma backed a bill to allow sale of farmland for the first time since 1917 by 258 to 149. Analysts say the reform will attract investment, while a late amendment bans foreign ownership but allows 49 year leases. Final approval awaits Federation Council and Putin’s signature.
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