Homeless fruit picker faces murder arson trial in Australia
Robert Paul Long, 38, appeared in Brisbane on one arson and two murder counts over the June 23 2000 Palace Backpackers Hostel blaze in Childers that killed 15 travelers. He pleaded innocent and could face life in prison. Victims included six British, four Australian, two Dutch, one Irish, one Japanese, and one South Korean national.
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U S troops land on Basilan Island in Philippines
Thirty U S Special Forces troops arrived on Basilan Island to train local forces fighting Muslim extremists, marking a new front in the anti terrorism campaign. Abu Sayyaf rebels linked to al Qaida are cited by officials.
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China former premier denies role in bugging jetliner
Li Peng rejected reports that he ordered the bugging of a U.S. made jetliner for President Jiang Zemin. He told reporters in Macau he knew nothing of the matter and denied any involvement. The Washington Times cited U.S. intelligence claiming Jiang believed Li, head of the legislature, ordered the surveillance to eavesdrop on talks about financial corruption involving Li’s wife and children.
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Karzai vows tougher security after Afghan violence
Afghan interim leader Hamid Karzai, amid the killing of aviation minister Abdul Rahman and attacks on British peacekeepers, promises every measure to ensure security. He says five suspects arrested locally with two more in Saudi Arabia and hints at potentially requesting a larger peacekeeping force.
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