Yushchenko poisoned claim widens European intrigue
Doctors treating Viktor Yushchenko in Vienna say there was an attempt on his life using a biological or chemical agent or rare poison. The claim follows months of illness after Septembers 2004 campaign, with Yushchenko accusing Ukrainian authorities and opponents offering competing explanations. IRA reopens disarmament talks amid Sinn Fein leadership comments and a 13 month hiatus, amid unresolved disarmament disputes and Sinn Fein’s stance on full demobilization.
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Napoleon memoir and will sold at Paris auction
An early draft of Napoleon Bonaparte's will, noting a crossed out forgiveness of English foes, sold Tuesday in Paris for 149505 dollars to an anonymous French collector. An 84 page memoir of his early campaigns, partly in his handwriting, sold for 336400 dollars to a Swiss buyer. The sale followed France commemorating Napoleon's 200th coronation anniversary.
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Egypt and partners outline framework for Middle East peace
Egypt reaches a general framework agreement with Israel the Palestinians the United States and Europe toward a comprehensive settlement and a truce. The draft calls for a cease-fire and for the new Palestinian Authority to end operations against Israel while asserting control over Gaza and the West Bank. An anonymous Israeli officialsaid a truce could deter further attacks if the Palestinians desist from terrorism. Palestinian officials could not be reached for comment.
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Karzai sworn in as Afghanistan's new president
Afghan leader Hamid Karzai took the oath for a five year term at a ceremony attended by 600 guests including Vice President Cheney and Defense Secretary Rumsfeld. He pledged stability and prosperity while facing insurgency and opium production pressures and promised a cabinet free of warlords.
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France's airport explosives exercise goes missing
Police at Charles de Gaulle planted a plastic explosive in a passenger bag during a sniffer dog drill and the navy blue suitcase vanished. Authorities say no detonator was included and danger is unlikely, but the incident raises concern over airport security and the possibility the bag could have reached any of about 100 flights worldwide.
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