Philippines seeks US aid over Spratly claims in South China Sea
Manila’s military chief says Washington should aid the Philippines if a superior force threatens its claims in the Spratlys. The US maintains a neutral stance on the competing claims by six nations. In other news Channel 1 reports Prime Minister Netanyahu offered at a regional meeting to revive Middle East peace talks with Egyptian adviser El Baz in Israel ahead of a Mubarak-Nwould-be summit.
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Record turnout presses Iran presidential vote edge
In Tehran Iranians flocked to polls on Friday as voters chose between hard line Ali Akbar Nateq Nouri and moderate Mohammad Khatami for president. Rafsanjani must step down in August after two terms, shaping the Islamic Republic’s reform path.
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Israel offers temporary freeze on settlement housing project
A brief report from Jerusalem states Israel proposes a limited pause in construction of housing units in occupied territories to ease tensions with Palestinians and restart talks. No immediate details on scope or duration provided.
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Fire damages Anne of Green Gables house in Cavendish
A Friday blaze heavily damaged the white Victorian farmhouse used as the Anne of Green Gables setting in Cavendish Prince Edward Island. Inside was blackened and water damaged though the exterior largely remained intact, threatening the tourist site’s season. 180000 visitors last year visited the Montgomery related town.
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Ballot Change Triggers NATO Referendum Boycott in Slovakia
In Bratislava a Slovak referendum on NATO membership collapsed as voters boycotted following a government order to remove a ballot question. Early turnout at three random polling stations was minimal amid clashes over Meciar’s bid and the president’s re election prospects.
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World referendum on direct presidential election ballot
The ballot question on direct presidential election was kept on the ballot after a high court and the referendum commission refused to strike it. The interior minister substituted ballots containing only the NATO question. Turnout must exceed 50 percent for the referendum to be valid.
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