Pope Honors All Faiths in Jerusalem Western Wall Gesture
Pope John Paul II capped his Holy Land visit in Jerusalem by placing a plea for forgiveness in the Western Wall. He spent a final day visiting Holy Sepulcher Haram as-Sharif and the Wall, navigating 86 steps to reach the sacred site despite his frail health.
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Putin wins Russian presidency with broad lead
Vladimir Putin claimed a decisive victory with 52.5 percent of votes as 94 percent counted. Communist Gennady Zyuganov trailed with 29.45 percent amid concerns over democratic rollback and calls of vote falsification. Putin vowed to strengthen state power while addressing public discontent.
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Opponents protest BIO 2000 opening in Boston
About 1 000 protesters clad in costumes demonstrated at Copley Square and marched with police escort to the Hynes Convention Center where the BIO 2000 conference opened. They demanded a debate with industry leaders while officials defended genetically engineered foods as safe.
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Protests in Minsk Lead to Major Detentions
More than 100 opposition activists remained in custody after a raucous Minsk protest. Police clubbed demonstrators and beat journalists as armored cars entered the capital. Police detained over 500 people Saturday as crowds moved from the protest area toward a central square.
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