Pakistan urged not to expand nuclear program
The Bush administration urged Pakistan to avoid expanding its nuclear weapons program after a think tank said Islamabad is building a reactor that could yield plutonium for 40 to 50 bombs a year. The report, based on satellite imagery of the Khushab site, warned of a regional arms race and a 20 fold rise in Pakistan's capabilities. Pakistan's Foreign Ministry opposed a regional nuclear arms race and said it would not comment beyond noting its status as a nuclear state.
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North Korea hit by floods threaten food shortage and aid
Heavy rains in North Korea destroyed tens of thousands of acres of crops, risking deeper food shortages. A World Food Programme report warns of about 100,000 metric tons of potential loss, roughly 10 percent of the country’s annual gap. South Korea has paused rice aid in protest over missile tests.
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Decline in Cantarell Field Signals Mexico Oil Challenge
Mexico's Cantarell oil field, a major producer supplying about 60 percent of the country's oil, shows a 7 percent drop to just over 1.8 million barrels daily in May. The continued decline threatens Mexico's revenue base and could impact U S supply as Mexico remains a top importer. In Israel, former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's condition worsens with kidney failure and brain membrane changes, hospital says further tests are planned.
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Serb and Kosovar leaders meet in Vienna on Kosovo future
Serbian and Kosovar leaders held a first postwar dialogue in Vienna under UN mediation. Both sides remained far apart over Kosovo’s status with Belgrade opposing independence and Pristina seeking full sovereignty. The leaders spoke separately after the talks, and UN envoy Martti Ahtisaari cautioned against any imminent deal.
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EU approves funding for embryonic stem cell research
The European Union envoys backed continuing funding from a 65 billion euro research budget for 2007 to 2013 with strict ethics rules. Several member states opposed on moral grounds while Germany and Italy supported the proposal after initial hesitation.
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Global trade talks collapse and blame shifts
In Geneva six WTO members fail to liberalize farm and manufactured goods ending over five years of negotiations. Pascal Lamy warns of dire straits as no new deadlines appear. EU blames US over farm subsidies while the US attacks Brazil and India for rigidity. G8 leaders had pressed for a deal, but talks stalled during meetings with Australia, Brazil, the EU, India, Japan, and the United States.
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