Protests Across World Rage Over Quran Handling
Muslims in Cairo and across the Middle East and Asia protest alleged Quran desecration at Guantanamo Bay. Demonstrators burn the U S Constitution and flag, chant anti American slogans, and call for apologies and punishments amid prior Newsweek reporting on interrogators at Guantanamo.
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Japan seeks WWII veterans in Mindanao mystery case
In General Santos Philippines Japanese diplomats raced to verify two elderly men rumored to be Imperial Army soldiers separated from their unit during World War II. The men aged about 85 to 87 live on Mindanao since those years, possibly with Filipino families, while diplomats arranged a meeting amid crowds and media attention.
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King Fahd Hospitalized Amid Health Fears in Saudi Arabia
King Fahd, 82, was admitted for unspecified tests after a pneumonia scare. Crown Prince Abdullah, acting ruler since 1995, may ascend if Fahd dies. Officials denied reports of a state of emergency or canceled leaves while Al Ekhbariya cited Abdullah reassuring Mubarak of Fahd’s stable health. UN calls for global summit as tensions over nuclear programs rise.
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Nuclear conference ends without agreement
United Nations speakers voiced extreme regret and profound disappointment as a monthlong conference failed to agree on an action plan to tighten global controls on nuclear arms. Delegates warned the failure could weaken efforts against growing nuclear threats and spread unease among nations.
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Warlord Basayev Claims Moscow Power Outage
Chechen warlord Shamil Basayev claimed responsibility for a Moscow power outage that plunged neighborhoods into darkness and stranded thousands of subway riders. The Kavkazcenter site quoted him saying the sabotage hit one of Russia’s life-support systems, while officials cited worn equipment and a substation fire as causes.
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