Clashes in Darfur Kill Over 200 This Week Officials Say
More than 200 people have died in ethnic clashes between African farmers and nomadic Arabs in South Darfur in the past week. The Sudanese government sent emissaries to reconcile the tribes amid a four year conflict, with 200000+ deaths and 2.5 million displaced nationwide. The fighting centers on scarce water access.
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Woman Finds 37 Used Christmas Trees in Yard Fence Jumping Incident
Carol Lopez of Pennsylvania woke to an odd scene as someone jumped her yard fence and left 37 used Christmas trees standing upright. The uneasy discovery raised questions about motives and location, with authorities reportedly reviewing nearby surveillance for clues.
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Bush Defends New Iraq Strategy Amid Skepticism
President Bush urged lawmakers to propose alternative plans to halt Baghdad violence while insisting the United States will press the Iraqi government to secure cities and pursue political reconciliation. He framed the plan as Iraqi led with a new mission and asked for patience as Democratic and some Republican critics weigh nonbinding votes on the policy. Representative Tim Walz said more troops worsen the situation and called for diplomacy and political talks first.
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Rice seeks fresh start in stalled Israeli Palestinian peace
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, on a week long Middle East trip, urged a creative approach to revive peace talks with the Palestinians and Israel. She warned peace cannot be stamped as American made and stressed risk taking by weakened leaders may be needed for progress.
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Japan quake triggers Pacific tsunami warnings
An 8.2 magnitude earthquake off Japan prompted tsunami warnings across the Pacific, including Hawaii and Alaska. Warnings were lifted nine hours later as residents fled to higher ground. The largest observed wave was 16 inches at Chichi jima, with smaller surges in Nemuro Kushiro Abashiri and Otaru as evacuation orders affected 85,000 people in 22 towns.
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