Court clears way for extradition to Canada
Israeli soldier Daniel Welz aged 19 faces murder charges in Toronto after a court ruled he can be extradited to Canada. Welz admits to being in the park during a clash over money and cigarettes but denies kicking Dimitri Baranovski to death. Two other teens are in custody in Canada on related charges. He expressed willingness to stand trial abroad.
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Canada
Daniel Welz
Welz
Dimitri Baranovski
Toronto
Baranovski
Weiz
Israel
Moscow start ii gets new chance in Dumas ratification push
The Duma speaker said lawmakers likely to take up START II ratification this Friday after President Putin pressed for approval. Boosted by December elections, Communists and nationalists who blocked it have waned, despite US tension over halving arsenals to about 3,000 to 3,500 warheads. The US Senate had ratified the treaty in 1996.
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Adimir Putin
Russia
United States
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Circus lion attack kills 6 year old in Recife
A circus lion dragged six year old Jose dos Santos Fonseca from his father’s arms during a Sunday show at the Vostok Circus in Recife Pernambuco. Police say the boy died in the cage after a painful struggle as circus workers fired to end the attack. Three lions were killed and others remained in the enclosure as investigators probe what inspired the deadly incident.
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Jose Dos Santos-Fonséca
Jose
Vostok
Recife
Pernambuco
Fonseca
Britain proposes 24 hour opening for pubs
Britain floats 24 hour pub service to curb binge drinking and violence. The plan would let pubs, cafes, and restaurants apply to stay open full time, aiming to stagger closing hours and reduce midnight to 3 a.m. surges, with higher age limits and mixed views by officials, licensees, and residents.
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China denounces U S explanation of Belgrade embassy bombing
China rejected U S claims of a mistaken target in the May 7 Belgrade attack on the Chinese Embassy. Beijing urged a thorough investigation and punishment, noting the embassy’s different appearance and distance from the intended Yugoslav military HQ. The incident strained ties as NATO and the U S faced compensation and internal disciplinary actions.
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Yugoslavia
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Zhu Bangzao
Zhu
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Chechen rebels plan spring push against Russia
Chechen rebels intensify operations as they prepare new bases for an intensive campaign. The Russian command says rebels aim to control Vedeno and Argun gorges after winter thaws, while replenishing stocks and seeking routes to Georgia and other republics. Small groups press attacks on federal troops, shelling a detention center and police posts near Grozny.
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