Sharon Leaves Hospital Aiming To Return To Work
Prime Minister Ariel Sharon appeared in public for the first time since his mild stroke. He spoke of quickly returning to duty, while doctors said no damage occurred. Kadima's rallying influence remains, with polls showing continued support for Sharon's leadership and the party. In other notes, a hijacking case from 1985 and a mass whale stranding in New Zealand are briefly mentioned, with ongoing discussions about extradition and animal conservation efforts.
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Theft of the Penguin Shocks Isle of Wight Zoo
Zookeepers fear for three month old jackass penguin Toga believed stolen from Amazon World on the Isle of Wight. The chick still relies on parents for feeding and may die from malnutrition without prompt return, officials warn.
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Toxic river spill threatens Khabarovsk water and heating
Residents stock up as a chemical slick from China's Songhua river nears Khabarovsk. Gov Ishaev warns hot water may be cut for up to seven days and cold water for three if supplies are blocked. Emergency officials say the spill remains about 44 miles upriver, with authorities deploying charcoal filtration and temporary dams.
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Iran music ban mostly ignored by public in Tehran
Iran's hard line president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad ordered a week ago a ban on Western music affecting state run TV and radio. Young people and shopkeepers scoff at the move saying access to music via Internet, satellite TV and back channels keeps Western songs alive and the ban may signal broader limits to come.
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Border wall plan upsets Mexico
Mexico vows a strong campaign against the U S proposal to extend a border wall. President Fox and Foreign Secretary Derbez condemn the plan as shameful and call for a storm of criticism while ads urge Mexican workers to denounce U S rights violations and a U S relations firm is hired to counter immigration concerns. The House bill would add 700 miles of fence in California Arizona New Mexico and Texas and involve military and police in enforcement with employer verification of worker status.
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