Chavez Expels U S Navy Officer Warns of Attaches Action
President Hugo Chavez announced Venezuela is expelling a U S Navy officer for allegedly passing secret information to the Pentagon and warned that all U S military attaches could be expelled if espionage continues. He also accused Cmdr John Correa of prompting officers to consider overthrowing his government as a coup era legacy lingers. The U S Embassy denied wrongdoing.
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Greece probes tapping of top officials phones
Government spokesman said mobile phones of Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis and other leaders including foreign, defense, justice ministers and many military and police officers were tapped for about a year starting before the 2004 Olympic Games and continuing into March 2005. The taps affected Vodafone users as spy software accessed its central system. No culprits identified.
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Pact ends dispute over natural gas price for Ukraine
Ukraine won a major price victory with a Thursday deal that secures 34 billion cubic meters of gas from Russia and Central Asia at 95 dollars per 1000 cubic meters this year. The agreement ends a bitter feud with Moscow and offers Ukraine cheaper imports than the peak rates of 230 dollars. Naftogaz stated the price represents a near doubling from last year but far below all Russian gas only options.
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Iran defiant as referral looms at IAEA board
The IAEA board prepares to refer Iran to the UN Security Council over its nuclear program amid strong U.S. and European backing. Iran warns it will suspend voluntary cooperation and resume enrichment if reported, while ElBaradei sees a window to defuse the crisis but cautions against a rushed decision.
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Islamic backlash over Prophet caricatures escalates across Europe
Widespread publishing of Muhammad cartoons sparks Muslim anger in France Germany Italy Spain and Jordan. Palestinians threaten action against Europeans as Tunisia and Morocco ban France Soir. Muslim leaders condemn media provocation while Afghan President Karzai warns against insulting the Prophet.
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Bird flu linked Iraqi girl death confirmed by WHO
The World Health Organization confirmed that a 15 year old Iraqi girl who died on January 17 from H5N1 bird flu. WHO is Dispatching an emergency team to northern Iraq to investigate further cases as authorities cull flock around Raniya.
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