Sharon easily wins Likud backing for Gaza pullout plan
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon secured a solid vote in the Likud Central Committee with 62 percent in favor and 38 percent against his proposal to invite the Labor Party and Orthodox Jews into his government. The move aims to reinforce a stable majority for the Gaza withdrawal amid internal party opposition and avert new elections that could derail peace efforts after Yasser Arafat's death.
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U.S. backs Annan after abrupt U.N. support shift
The United States expressed confidence in Secretary‑General Kofi Annan and said he should remain at the helm, reversing a prior refusal to back him. Ambassador John Danforth stated the Bush administration does not seek his resignation and will continue working with him alongside the UN’s 190 members.
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NATO ministers expand Iraq training mission
NATO foreign ministers agreed to launch the next phase of the alliance training mission in Iraq with up to 300 instructors to arrive in Baghdad in coming weeks. The plan aims to set up a military academy, with Poland Hungary and the Netherlands among contributing nations. Several allies offered troops but Germany France Belgium Greece and Spain reportedly refused.
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Guantanamo Detainees Report Abuse Details Surface
Australian detainee David Hicks describes being beaten while blindfolded and handcuffed at Guantanamo Bay. He recalls eight hours of random blows, rifle butt strikes, and kicks, amid broader reports of abuse and FBI warnings from early in the detention mission. The Pentagon says abuses are investigated when credible, while noting detainees are treated per Geneva Conventions.
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Iraqi Shiite alliance unveils 228 candidates for elections
Under guidance of Iraq’s top Shiite cleric the United Iraqi Alliance released a 228 candidate roster for next month’s elections. The list features two major Shiite parties and independent Sunni figures while Muqtada al Sadr’s bloc is missing. Sunni parties like Iraqi Islamic Party submitted a 275 candidate list, signaling split opinions on participation if polls proceed.
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