Global talks eye Japan-US coal plant project
A bilateral summit is likely to approve Japan's participation in the Future Gen project, joining the United States in developing a coal fueled near zero emission plant with over 1 billion dollars in funding and carbon capture tech. South Korea and India participate. CO2 storage tech aims to prevent leakage. Nigerian election observers and opposition cite vote rigging amid broader concerns over free and fair polls. The EU-Germany presidency questions the integrity of Nigeria's presidential and parliamentary vote, with results due today and Umaru Yar Adua expected to win for the PDP.
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Cuba’s Life Expectancy Stands Near U S Level
Cubans claim a longer life span aided by free medical care and a mild climate. They cite a Caribbean lifestyle and shortages as tradeoffs, noting average life expectancy around 77.08 years in 2007, second in Latin America after Puerto Rico, with Fidel Castro turning 80 amid public banners.
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France faces runoff as Sarkozy and Royal advance
Paris voters head to a runoff after Sarkozy leads with 31.1 percent and Royal follows at 25.8 percent. Turnout soars to 84.6 percent, delivering France’s first female-leaning candidate near 1965 levels and signaling a stark left right choice ahead of the May 6 election.
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Hamas calls for new offensive in Gaza amid cease-fire tensions
Hamas militants urged a renewed Gaza offensive after nine Palestinians were killed in weekend clashes, fracturing a five month cease-fire. Fatah urged Abbas to review contacts with Olmert’s government as Israel vowed to press operations against militants, while tensions rose around the West Bank and Sderot rocket fire.
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German village church sells for art studio amid declining faith
In a Brandenburg village, a 13th century church with dwindling Sunday services was sold for 10000 dollars to artist Juliane Beer who plans a studio space. Across Germany, faith wanes as churches liquidate assets, become venues, or close, with many parishes shrinking from aging congregations and urban depopulation.
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