Three Palestinian gunmen killed in Gaza firefight
Israeli troops clashed with militiamen near Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza for four hours, killing three gunmen including a pair from the Al Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades and an Islamic Jihad activist. Dozens were reported wounded as tanks and helicopter gunships supported the operation.
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French forces clash with Ivory Coast rebels near Duckoué
Rebels attacked French troops in western Ivory Coast as officials reported 30 rebels killed and nine soldiers wounded. The clash dims hopes for peace after northern rebels and the government agreed to resume talks and meet in Paris on January 15. Foreign Minister Villepin secured consent during a weekend visit to the colony as fighting continues near the cocoa and coffee producing west. The two rebel factions did not meet with him and their stance on ceasefire talks remains unclear.
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Egypt declares Christmas a national holiday
President Hosni Mubarak issues a decree making Christmas a national holiday in Egypt, the first time a Christian festival is officially recognized nationwide. The move underscores Muslim Christian tensions and is seen by some as a response to international pressure to show democracy and minority respect.
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Teen acquitted in DeCSS case in Oslo court
Oslo in a landmark ruling acquitted Jon Lech Johansen, then 19, of violating computer break in laws with DeCSS the program he created at 15 to bypass DVD security codes. Prosecutors may appeal. Johansen expects further legal action as the first Norwegian case of its kind.
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Sanctions threat fuels North Korea rally in Pyongyang
North Korea warned sanctions would mean a war as thousands gathered in Pyongyang to back the regime while South Korea sent a top diplomat to Washington to pursue a peaceful solution on Pyongyangs nuclear program. KCNA quoted officials decrying US actions and demanding an apology for last months seizure of a North Korean missiles ship.
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Tokyo stocks close down on first trading day of year
Tokyo stocks slipped as the Nikkei 225 fell 56.83 points to 8,656.50 amid domestic economy concerns. The dollar rose to 119.56 yen, up 0.30 yen from Monday, while the Nikkei had gained 134.38 points to 8,713.33 the previous day.
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Afghan plane hijacked. landed in Dubai with pilgrims safe
An Afghan Ariana Airlines Airbus 300 carrying 150 passengers to Mecca was halted in Dubai after a bomb scare, hijackers removed and all aboard reportedly unharmed. Afghan Embassy official described the incident as a bomb scare, plane to resume flight later.
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