Kuwaiti Refinery Fire Cuts Oil Output Temporarily
A fire at Kuwait's Shuaiba refinery led to a temporary 2 percent cut in refined oil production, about 20,000 barrels per day, while exports remain unaffected. The blaze, in the gas flashline, was extinguished within an hour with no injuries. Shuaiba produces 200,000 bpd. Kuwait's total exports run about 2.5 million bpd, including 750,000 bpd of refined products.
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Measles Deaths Fall 60 Percent Worldwide
World Health Organization officials report a 60 percent drop in measles deaths globally and call it a historic victory for public health. From 1999 to 2005 about 7.5 million children were saved, with over 360 million vaccinated, underscoring the disease’s persistent risk in poorer regions.
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Israel frees $100 million in tax funds for Abbas
Israel will release 100 million dollars in frozen tax revenues to the Palestinian Authority to support moderate President Mahmoud Abbas ahead of Abbas talks with Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal in Syria. The move follows months of clashes between Abbas loyalists and Hamas and aims to advance a unity government amid an international aid boycott. The funds had been halted after Hamas won control in 2006 as Abbas prepared for renewed negotiations.
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Mahmoud Abbas
Hamas
Abbas
Syria
Khaled Mashaal
Palestinian Authority
Mexico City signs accord to curb tortilla prices
President Felipe Calderon signed an accord with businesses to limit tortilla prices to 8.50 pesos per kilogram and to threaten prison terms up to 10 years for officials hoarding corn. The government also raises duty free corn import quotas to 750000 metric tons as tortilla costs surge. The measure will be reviewed on April 30.
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Felipe Calderon
Mexico
Sorrie
U.S
United States
Iran poised to start uranium enrichment efforts
Iran appears ready to assemble thousands of centrifuges at Natanz to pursue large scale uranium enrichment for nuclear fuel, with diplomats noting most hardware is in place and IAEA inspectors reporting progress. Officials warn completion would take months, while Tehran maintains the program is for electricity.
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Natanz
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United States
International Atomic Energy Agency
Gholamhossein Elham
IAEA
David Albright
Institute For Science and International Security
SAEA
Britain and Europe rocked by deadly hurricane winds and rain
A powerful European storm killed 27 people across six nations, disrupted travel for tens of thousands, and forced closures from London to Berlin. Condoleezza Rice cut her Berlin trip short, landing at Heathrow in gusts up to 77 mph as trains stalled and debris blocked roads.
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Egyptian blogger on trial for insulting Islam in Alexandria
Egyptian blogger Abdel Kareem Nabil stands trial in Alexandria on charges of inciting sedition and insulting Islam amid broader crackdowns on pro democracy voices. He has been detained since November and faces up to nine years in prison if convicted as U S relations with Egypt shift on reform.
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Abdel Kareem Nabil
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Alexandria
Condoleezza Rice
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