Belgium apologizes for Rwanda genocide massacre legacy
At a Rwanda memorial open field ceremony crowds heard Belgium prime minister take blame for global inaction during 1994 killings that left over half a million dead. He noted Belgium's colonial history and the UN peacekeeping withdrawal after attacks on Belgian troops and U N forces operating in the country.
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Automated Canadian border checks to ease congestion
Canada plans a 60 million dollar program to automate customs at US borders Over four years touch screen kiosks will identify pre registered travelers and accept credit card payments The system aims to ease congestion and allow trusted travelers and businesses with government issued passes to use the new process.
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Mori hints at ending Japan ban on overseas troop use
In a Diet address Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori signaled possible legislation to let Japan send troops abroad and join UN peacekeeping operations, a shift that could ease Article 9 limits. The move risks renewed friction with North Korea and China and tests the US security alliance, while Mori prioritizes economy and reform and faces a leadership mandate question.
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Mount Usu Crisis Weighs on Japanese Officials and Civilians
Dozens of government bureaus cram into a Date town hall to manage evacuations as Mount Usu erupts on Hokkaido. Some 13,000 residents have left a danger zone while farmers and scallop producers fear crop and harvest losses amid ongoing ash and magma activity.
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Israel vows full Lebanon pullback and border security shift
Israel will withdraw completely from Lebanon and abandon bases it claimed were needed to prevent attacks on border towns. Hezbollah leader Nasrallah warned any Israeli attack would be met with retaliation and said the guerrillas might not be the first to strike. Prime Minister Barak has warned of harsh retaliation after a July withdrawal.
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