Iran election delay rejected as Khamenei holds line
Iran's supreme leader refused to delay parliamentary elections fueling talk that reformist President Khatami may resign. Khatami's cabinet would discuss the expected move at a morning meeting after which he may issue a statement to supporters. Meanwhile Taiwan's Chen Shui-bian proposed a DMZ and liaison offices with China to ease cross strait tensions ahead of a March 20 referendum and re-election bid.
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Emergency meeting on Asia bird flu crisis in Rome
Health and food experts from around the world gathered in Rome for a three day emergency meeting on Asia's bird flu outbreak. The death toll rose to 13 with Thailand reporting a 7 year old boy as the fourth fatality and nine others in Vietnam. China reports widening poultry stock exposure with cases across six provinces. The FAO hosts the U N backed discussions to plan strategies for affected countries and future prevention.
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China
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Turkey rescue teams press on after collapse of 11 story building
Turkey's prime minister urged tougher laws against shoddy construction as rescuers labored through the wreckage of an 11 story apartment building. Sixteen people died and about 40 to 100 remain buried while 30 were rescued, with officials citing technical failure and long-standing construction problems.
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Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Pilgrims Split on Forgiving Militants at Mecca Hajj
At Mecca for the hajj, pilgrims debate whether militants who have repented deserve forgiveness. Some insist forgiveness is essential to counter extremism, while others say terrorists cannot be real Muslims and must be condemned. The gathering follows global pressure after the Sept 11 attacks and Riyadh bombings. security remains tight as clerics and officials urge moderation.
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