Paper cranes spark peace hope in Thailand southern protests
Thai warplanes dropped millions of paper cranes in the south to urge an end to violence in the Muslim-majority region. Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra called the campaign a success with a large psychological effect, though the clashes continued and a 22-pound bomb was found and defused nearby during crane gatherings.
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Israeli Egyptian prisoner swap signals warming ties
Israel freed Azzam Azzam, an Israeli Arab jailed in Egypt for espionage, in exchange for six Egyptian students who had entered Israel and were suspected of planning kidnappings. The transfer at the Taba crossing followed Azzam’s release, with Israel hinting at possible future Palestinian prisoner releases to boost regional relations. Azzam cried as he arrived in Eilat and spoke with his wife by phone. Relations between Israel, Egypt, and the Palestinians have improved since Yasser Arafat’s death.
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Ukraine opposition leader pushes for electoral reform in Kiev
Viktor Yushchenko launched his December 26 presidential rerun campaign in Kiev with calls for anti fraud laws. Thousands signed up to monitor ballots as he urged parliament to end recess and ensure a fair vote amid ongoing protests and rival Yanukovych’s political absences.
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