World agency warns Iraq may face major crisis without aid
UNICEF executive director Carol Bellamy said the agency has secured 70 million dollars for a six month emergency program to feed Iraqi children provide clean water and fight disease. The warning came as floods and landslides in Sri Lanka killed 141 and sent about 150 000 people fleeing. Pope John Paul II marked his 88th birthday with a Mass and sainthood ceremonies. In China central Hunan and Guangdong floods left at least 40 dead with 18 000 evacuated and millions in damages.
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Indonesia fires on rebels as martial law takes hold
Indonesian warplanes bombed a Free Aceh Movement base near Banda Aceh signaling a military offensive after peace talks failed. Ships moved offshore and 458 soldiers were deployed as martial law granted sweeping powers to the military.
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Tokyo
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Jakarta
Liberal coalition retains power in Belgium election
In a pivotal parliamentary vote, the Liberal coalition led by Guy Verhofstadt maintained power with 47 seats and the Socialists 46 for 93 of 150 seats in the Chamber of Representatives. Final tallies due Monday.
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Ha mas attack derails peace plan near Israeli bus line
A suicide bombing disguised as an observant Jew killed seven Israeli bus passengers and wounded 20, threatening the road map peace plan. Israel halted the Washington trip of Ariel Sharon and convened a Cabinet session to decide on a response as violence spiked across the West Bank and Gaza.
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U.S. tightens grip as Iraq moves toward new governance
U.S. forces in Baghdad increase from 16 000 to 25 000 amid rising crime and power vacuum. Bremer moves to establish the first independent Iraqi institutions by purging Baathists and delaying an interim government past May. Troop redeployments and raids aim to secure a capital still lacking full electricity and communications.
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Washington Post
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