Russia cosmonauts begin second space walk from Mir station
Valery Korzun and Alexander Kaleri conducted a five hour plus space walk to install an antenna aiding Atlantis docking and to hook up a new solar battery as part of ongoing Mir station upgrades. They previously spent six hours outside last week, laying a 75 foot cable to connect a solar battery to the ship's power system.
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Iraq clears path to resume oil exports amid sanctions
United Nations approved limited Iraqi oil exports to raise up to 2 billion dollars in six months for food and medicine. Baghdad celebrated with crowds in the streets while warnings were issued against gunfire. U.N. officials say two thirds of revenues will fund relief and Gulf War victim compensation, with monitoring of weapons systems.
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Students protest closure of Islamic University in Hebron
About 200 Palestinian students holed up at Hebron Islamic University defied Israel after the campus was closed nine months ago following a wave of self explosions. Israeli army jeeps blocked gates and soldiers patrolled rooftops while talks were held to reopen the university within a week and prevent clashes during negotiations on troop redeployment in Hebron.
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