Hindus protest McDonald’s in Indian cities over beef flavoring
Hindu activists from the Bajrang Dal raided a Thane McDonald’s smashing furniture to protest beef flavoring in US fries. In southern Bombay the BJP surrounded another outlet while Shiv Sena planned a protest outside McDonald’s India. Officials said no injuries occurred.
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Commission urges freeze on Israeli settlements
A U S led commission headed by George Mitchell urges a complete freeze on Jewish settlement construction in Israel and the West Bank. It does not call for an international force. Both sides have until May 15 to respond before final publication.
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Iran's Khatami to seek a second term in June vote
President Mohammad Khatami announced on Friday he will run again in the June 8 election. He said democracy is Iran's foremost desire and noted public calls for a second term. Observers expect Khatami, president since 1997 with broad support, to remain the favorite despite hard-line opposition.
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Dutch remember victims of Nazis on Remembrance Day
Queen Beatrix and Crown Prince Willem-Alexander laid a garland at the National Monument in Amsterdam as Remembrance Day ceremonies honored Holocaust victims. A two minute silence was observed by hundreds of thousands, with Liberation Day to follow. Amsterdam Mayor Job Cohen spoke of those who died and fought for a life without fear.
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