Philippine standoff ends as rebels surrender in Marawi
Dozens of former Moro National Liberation Front rebels surrendered after a 10 hour standoff in Marawi Philippines. A clash with soldiers left at least four dead and hostages were freed or escaped during the firefight. Authorities reported varying death tallies among gunmen and civilians.
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Budget cuts and layoffs target state agencies in 2003 plan
Vilsack outlines a modern budgeting approach with 108 million in cuts and unspecified layoffs beyond 163 already made. An additional 750 positions are slated for elimination and agencies may use furloughs to meet savings. He aims to shift one supervisor to every twelve staff and reduces spending by 200 million in fiscal 2003. Senate leaders question exemptions for higher education while Bipartisan talks continue on drug budget concerns.
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Doctors on trial in Libya HIV baby deaths case
A Libyan panel faces verdicts for six Bulgarian and a Palestinian doctor and five nurses accused of killing 393 infants by injecting AIDS contaminated blood. The defendants deny guilt and allege torture during interrogation. The case has drawn human rights concern and medical community protests over alleged HIV plasma findings.
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