Ecuador Declares Vast Amazon Reserve Off Limits
Ecuador on Friday declared a swath of the Amazon jungle twice the size of Delaware off limits to oil drilling mining lumbering and colonization. President Jamil Mahuad issued a decree strengthening protections for the Cuyabeno Imamaya and Yasuní parks totaling 2.7 million acres near Peru and Colombia. The move blocks oil exploration that drew anger from environmental groups and safeguards a vast network of rivers and lakes, ecologists say.
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Rwanda genocide case figure pleads for mercy at international court
Omar Serushago, a former militia leader in Rwanda, pleads guilty to genocide and crimes against humanity. In a pre sentencing hearing he asks for leniency and forgiveness for the victims, saying he is sorry and hopes to be sentenced near his family. He held a Bible and Quran during his appeal for pardon.
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Looters Clash With Troops in Armenia Earthquake Zone
Hunger and anger spill into a melee as army troops fire warning shots and tear gas at looters. Dozens raid stores and a Red Cross warehouse in Armenia, with two wounded and about 120 arrested in the wake of the quake. Residents say relief delays drove desperate actions as soldiers restore order.
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Funeral sparks renewed clashes in Issawiyeh and Jerusalem
After the burial of Zaki Obeid in Issawiyeh, about 1000 mourners clashed with Israeli forces in the area and across the city. Protesters threw stones and firebombs while troops used rubber coated steel pellets, echoing dangers of earlier protests and signaling ongoing tensions over home demolitions and Jerusalem’s status.
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British officials deny charges of extravagance
London AP report says Tony Blair's government fights back against claims ministers enjoy lavish travel at taxpayers' expense. Spokesman Alastair Campbell defends Concorde flights and chartered helicopters as necessary and rule governed. Critics from both major parties press for accountability amid past Conservative era criticisms.
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