Israeli forces demolish 62 shops in Nazlat Issa
In the West Bank village of Nazlat Issa, Israeli troops with seven bulldozers and about 300 soldiers razed 62 shops and market stalls amid clashes with protesters. The mayor condemned the action as an attack on the Palestinian economy while demonstrators shouted anti occupation phrases.
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North Korean Delegation Arrives for Talks in Seoul
A four day North South dialogue opens with Pyongyang urging resistance to outside pressure over its nuclear program. Kim Ryong Song heads the 29 member delegation asserting the dispute remains with Washington.
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Avalanche kills seven in Canada including three Americans
An avalanche in eastern British Columbia buried seven people from a group of 21 skiers including three Americans near the Selkirk range. One skier was hospitalized while the rest avoided serious injuries as confusion over initial reports persisted due to the remote, helicopter-accessible area.
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Bloodshed overshadows Carter's peace efforts in Venezuela
In Charallave near Caracas a clash between Chavez supporters and opposition marchers left one dead and 27 injured as police tried to separate crowds. The violence disrupted Jimmy Carter's mediation amid a nationwide strike that hindered Venezuela's oil exports and drew sharp blame from opposition leaders.
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Cuba records 97 percent turnout as 609 candidates win unopposed
In Havana 97 percent of Cuba’s voters elected all 609 candidates who ran uncontested for parliament including Juan Miguel Gonzalez father of Elian and folk singer Silvio Rodriguez. The Communist Party hailed the turnout as proof of support while dissidents called the process a farce urging abstention and blank ballots.
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Peaceful ends through peaceful means echoed at King Day events
Across the nation the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday drew crowds and protests. Coretta Scott King urged world leaders to settle differences peacefully at Ebenezer Church in Atlanta. President Bush spoke at a Maryland church about continuing the work toward equality. Demonstrations included antiwar banners and a large Los Angeles march led by state leaders. Democratic candidates Edwards and Lieberman invoked King's legacy while addressing affirmative action and diversity.
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Missing Laci Peterson burglary reported in Modesto home
Police said a burglary occurred at the home of missing pregnant Laci Peterson while her husband Scott organized search efforts in Southern California. Detectives do not tie the break in to the Peterson case. items taken were undisclosed as officers continued local searches around Modesto.
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