Merkel pledges tie to US while pressing EU on CIA prisons
Chancellor Angela Merkel signaled a new Atlantic partnership with the United States while demanding the Bush administration address European concerns about alleged CIA prisons. She also vowed to stand firm on the Iraq kidnapping case and reach out to smaller European nations dissatisfied with past Schroeder era ties. In other news, Clinton promised tsunami survivors long-term aid for Aceh and Peres left Labor to back Kadima ahead of Israel elections.
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France claims world first partial face transplant
In Amiens France doctors led by Dr Jean Michel Dubernard performed what they say is the world s first partial face transplant on a 38 year old woman disfigured by a dog bite The operation grafted a nose lips and chin from a brain dead donor The patient is reported to be in excellent condition but full recovery and outcome remain uncertain with a news conference planned The procedure faces ethical psychological and rejection concerns from experts and observers both praising bold science and warning of risks
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Black Ugandan earns landmark post as York archbishop
London born John Sentamu, once in conflict with Idi Amin, was enthroned as the Church of England's first black archbishop of York. He arrived amid African drum music and dancers, calling the church to renew its faith from Africa and Asia as he imagines future Canterbury leadership.
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Town shuts off water as toxic slick reaches China
In a northeast China region, Dalianhe halted running water for about 26,000 residents as a benzene slick from the Songhua River neared. Yilan officials said their supply from weirs should stay safe, while Harbin upstream faced a five day shutdown affecting 3.8 million people. The 50 mile slick moves toward Russia and Khabarovsk expected around December 10 to 12.
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