Greenhouse gas study shows CO2 at highest level in 650000 years
European researchers using Antarctic ice core data report carbon dioxide and methane levels far exceed any point in 650000 years. The Science Journal study led by Thomas Stocker notes 380 ppm CO2 today, up from 280 ppm two centuries ago, signaling rapid warming and potential sea level rise.
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Kosovo division proposal sparks regional tensions
Serbia's president proposed ethnic division of Kosovo to grant Albanians near independence while keeping the rest within Serbia Serbia-Montenegro. The plan prompted backlash from Serb nationalists and faced U S and EU opposition with Russia and China signaling veto concerns. The U N envoy Martti Ahtisaari warned final status lies with the Security Council after his report.
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Japan panel backs allowing women to ascend throne
A Japanese imperial succession panel urged revising law to allow the firstborn child of either sex to inherit the Chrysanthemum Throne. If approved, 3-year-old Aiko would be second in line behind her father Naruhito, as Princess Sayako recently relinquished royal privileges.
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