Chirac proposes softened jobs law despite protests
President Chirac offered to cut the trial period for firing workers under 26 from two years to one and require reasons for terminations. Labor and student leaders rejected the compromise as mass demonstrations and planned national strikes continued, with Villepin’s reform stance tied to broader reforms amid youth unemployment concerns.
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Space station docks Brazil first astronaut on new crew
A Soyuz capsule linked with the international space station delivering Brazil's first astronaut and a new Russian American crew two days after launch from Baikonur. The craft was guided into place by remote computers, marking a notable addition to ISS operations and research.
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Carroll freed journalist Jill Carroll to arrive in Germany
Jill Carroll, 28, former The Christian Science Monitor freelancer described as emotionally fragile, appeared in a video recorded by her captors after 82 days in captivity. She spoke from Baghdad's Green Zone against the U.S. military presence, saying thousands have died due to the occupation. Her parents said the video was made under duress. Carroll was en route to Ramstein Air Base near Landstuhl, Germany.
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Quakes devastate villages in western Iran killing dozens
Western Iran was struck by three strong earthquakes and aftershocks overnight. At least 66 people died and about 1,200 were injured as villages near Boroujerd and Doroud were damaged or flattened. Hospitals were overwhelmed and residents fled into open spaces after the tremors.
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Iran claims radar evading multi warhead missile test
Iran's military says it test-fired a radar elusive missile with multiple warheads capable of hitting several targets. The remark drew concern from the United States and Israel as officials noted regional military postures amid Nowruz celebrations and past quakes in the region.
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Divisions linger as summit concludes
The Cancun meeting brought Bush Fox and Harper praising progress on trade under NAFTA and energy cooperation while acknowledging divisions on border security migration and lumber trade. Harper proposed a third trilateral session in Canada amid lingering disputes with Canada over softwood lumber and a potential migration accord.
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