Rights forum urges U N to condemn Israel at Durban
Pro Palestinian groups at a Durban forum equated Zionism with racism and urged international sanctions against Israel. The final resolution, presented to U N High Commissioner Mary Robinson, was criticized by Jewish and international rights groups for antisemitic phrasing. Israel denounced the conference as anti-Semitic.
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Deadly shark attack shocks Virginia Beach beachgoers
A 10 year old boy was killed by a shark off Sandbridge Beach in Virginia Beach. Lifeguards and witnesses describe a heroic rescue as the father struck the shark and carried David Peltier ashore for first aid. The beach was closed then reopened as authorities investigate the first fatal attack in the area in 30 years.
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Australia uses ship to move refugees toward Papua New Guinea
Helicopters deliver food and blankets to about 438 refugees stranded for a week on a Norwegian cargo ship. Australian warship to transfer them to Papua New Guinea, then on to New Zealand or Nauru for asylum processing. Prime Minister John Howard bars landing in Australia. UNHCR hails humane handling. Norway condemns the plan. a Melbourne federal suit seeks to keep migrants in Australia.
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