Gorbachev blasts Yeltsin while praising Putin in BBC interview
On the tenth anniversary of his resignation Gorbachev calls Yeltsin a liar and alleges phone tapping but credits Putin as a capable, cautious successor. He notes they sometimes meet to discuss issues as he praises Putin’s maturity and listening. In Bethlehem Pope John Paul II urges help for the poor and calls for fair resource distribution amid global hunger and cold.
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Treason conviction of journalist decried
Human rights groups condemned the four year prison sentence of journalist Grigory Pasko for espionage linked to a 1997 secret Pacific Fleet meeting. Amnesty International USA director William F. Schultz called the prosecution a window into a justice system acting in secrecy for political rulers rather than the law.
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Bush fires rage across New South Wales
About 75 bush fires swept New South Wales causing property loss and road closures. Smoke blanketed Sydney as towns were isolated and residents fled or prepared to evacuate amid worsening conditions.
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Leaders of Pakistan India vow readiness though seek peace
India's Vajpayee and Pakistan's Musharraf proclaimed readiness for war amid border movements of jets and missiles. India accused Pakistan based groups of the December Parliament attack and urged restraint while hundreds formed a peace chain near India Gate.
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Violence at Israel Jordan border leaves soldier dead
In a rare Christmas day clash on land leased to Israel by Jordan gunmen fired on an Israeli border patrol wounding two soldiers. A battle followed as Israeli reinforcements moved in with tanks helicopters and infantry. One Israeli soldier died and two were hurt while two armed assailants were found dead. Officials said the incident occurred inside Israeli territory and coordinated with Jordan.
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