Jerusalem clash as settlers move into Silwan flats
Ultra Orthodox Jews armed with rifles enter two Silwan buildings in east Jerusalem at dawn sparking clashes with police and troops. Palestinians say the move tightens Israel’s grip on east Jerusalem, while Israelis cite housing rights. Prime Minister Sharon argues over Gaza and West Bank disengagement plans.
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Menachem Klein
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Old City
Daniel Luria
Lithuania: Paksas Convicted of Constitution Violations
Lithuania’s Supreme Court ruled President Rolandas Paksas violated the constitution and his oath by arranging citizenship for Yuri Borisov, a businessman with alleged links to organized crime. Opponents in the Seimas could pursue impeachment as early as next week. Borisov donated 400000 dollars to Paksas in 2003.
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Rolandas Paksas
Paksas
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Yuri Borisov
Borisov
Annan unveils Cyprus reunification plan with April vote
U N Secretary General Kofi Annan presented a Cyprus blueprint and set April 24 for islanders to vote. Turkey endorsed the plan, Greece cautious, as the bid aims to reunify the island before May 1 EU entry. The Cyprus split dates to 1974 after a Turkish invasion.
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