Former minister escapes six years in rebel captivity in Colombia
Former Development Minister Fernando Araujo said he fled jungle after troops attacked the guerrillas holding him. He walked five days to safety, after being kidnapped December 5, 2000, in Cartagena as army and marine units pressed on the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia.
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Taiwan launches bullet train with Shinkansen tech debut
Taiwan's new high speed rail system begins operations using Shinkansen technology for the first time outside Japan. Trains reach 300 kph, covering 345 kilometers from Taipei to Kaohsiung in about 90 minutes. A Taipei Banqiao segment opens later in February due to construction delays. Initially 19 round trips daily, with plans for more.
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Hamas critic shot dead amid Gaza violence
In Gaza City a Muslim preacher Adel Nasar who criticized Hamas was shot dead after leaving a mosque in central Gaza. Fatah blamed Hamas while Hamas officials denied involvement. The killing followed a day of factional clashes in which seven Fatah men died.
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Bush seeks 83 million for Abbas security forces
President Bush plans to ask Congress to fund 83 million dollars for security forces loyal to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to bolster his grip, curb Hamas, and revive stalled peace talks. The plan aims to ensure funds do not reach Hamas while supporting the Fatah led government amid rising Palestinian factional violence and recent clashes.
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American solo sailor rescued after 3 days adrift off Chile
Ken Barnes, 47, of Southern California, spent three days adrift after a storm while attempting a solo nonstop circumnavigation. He was rescued by a Chilean trawler Polar Pesca 1 about 500 miles from the Strait of Magellan, treated for a thigh wound, and headed toward Punta Arenas Chile. He plans to fly home for a hospital checkup and recovery after reaching land.
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