Opium production rises as Afghanistan leads world supply
The United Nations reports a global increase in opium production driven by Afghan poppy cultivation. Myanmar and Laos show declines, while Afghanistan accounts for about three quarters of illegal opium and a 5 percent rise in world supply from 2002 to 2003, aided by higher yields.
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Israeli troops raid Nablus in largest crackdown in over a year
Israeli forces swept Nablus on a second day of a wide operation to find militants. Gunfire echoed as eight Palestinians were shot with live rounds and at least ten hurt by rubber bullets. Soldiers broke doors with grenades and occupied 16 buildings, corralling residents to single rooms while searching for explosives labs.
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North Korea threatens nuke test over energy aid demand
Beijing AP dispatch reports North Korea warning of a nuclear test unless the United States meets its demand for substantial energy aid in exchange for freezing its nuclear program at Yongbyon. U.S. officials say the US proposal favors a step by step disarmament plan, while Pyongyang insists Washington drop its hostile policy. The six nation talks in Beijing include South Korea China Japan and Russia with envoys meeting privately amid the stalled process.
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Two Marines Killed in Afghanistan Attack
Two U S Marines were killed and another wounded in an attack in Kunar province near the Pakistan border during clashes northeast of Asadabad. The region, plagued by Taliban insurgents, has seen frequent militant fire and casualties among U S troops stationed there.
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Tanker Crash Kills 71 In Iran Bus Collision
A tanker truck carrying gasoline crashed into packed buses at a Zahedan police station on the Bam Zahedan road in southern Iran. The crash killed 71 people and injured 108, with officials citing possible steering failure and inadequate firefighting gear as factors.
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