Taliban agrees to free last of Iranian prisoners
The Taliban agreed to release the final group of Iranian hostages after talks in Islamabad with UN envoy Lakhdar Brahimi and a representative of the Organization of Islamic Countries. The Iranians were captured two months earlier after clashes near a northern Afghan city.
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United Nations condemns U S embargo on Cuba
The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution condemning the U S embargo on Cuba by a 157 to 2 vote with 12 abstentions. Israel and the United States opposed the measure while Castro's government lobbied for broader Caribbean trade and investment.
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Man receives life terms in casino girl murder case
In Las Vegas Jeremy Strohmeyer 20 pleaded guilty to murder in the 1997 killing of 7 year old Sherrice Iverson. He got life in prison with no parole plus four additional life terms under a plea deal. Strohmeyer apologized and said he was in a drunken hazy state after the sexual assault. David Cash Jr., who witnessed the struggle, did not intervene.
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Talks Start Between China and Taiwan After Five Years
China and Taiwan held their first talks in five years in Shanghai as envoys Wang Daohan and Ku Chen fu sought to lower expectations while signaling a move toward mutual trust. Both sides stressed eventual reunification though Taiwan favors democracy and Beijing seeks one China. Trade and flights across the strait are a growing priority for Taiwan as economic ties deepen.
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