Kabila sworn in as Congo leader vows democracy and peace
Joseph Kabila, son of slain President Laurent Kabila, is sworn in as president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In his first address he pledges to pursue democracy and peace by driving rebels supported by Rwanda and Uganda from eastern Congo. He says they will reclaim territories and seek a regional cease fire through allied collaboration.
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Supreme Court clarifies Canada child pornography rules
Canada's Supreme Court upholds most of the child pornography law while carving two exceptions. The ruling ends years of legal wrangling and allows private materials. one exception covers possession of privately created material like journals and drawings. The other permits possession of private self images created with consent and not showing unlawful activity.
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Buses Collide Head-On Killing 42 in Punjab
A head-on crash in eastern Punjab near Pattaki 36 miles from Lahore killed 42 passengers and injured 48, with several seriously hurt. One bus reportedly tried to overtake another, and the injured were taken to Lahore area hospitals.
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Arafat battles foes at home amid Gaza turmoil
Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat rushes to shape a peace path with Israel before the February 6 elections as Hamas gains strength and internal violence spreads. Analysts warn of anarchy and possible internal rebellion within the Palestinian Authority amid 50 percent unemployment and mounting financial strain.
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