U S favors militant cease fire plan ahead of summit
The United States backs a Palestinian plan to win militant groups to halt attacks rather than immediate crackdowns. Abbas favors persuasion to stop bombings, and Israel seeks a cease fire first with eventual disarmament. Hamas and Islamic Jihad deny intent to attack Americans, while hostage warnings and past US casualties frame the tensions ahead of the Aqaba talks.
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China Starts Filling World’s Largest Hydroelectric Dam
China began filling the Three Gorges reservoir marking a major step toward completion of the world’s largest hydroelectric project. Initiated in 1993 amid environmental and cultural concerns, the dam was approved by the national legislature in 1992 with completion slated for 2009. Critics warn of earthquake vulnerability, pollution, and mass relocations.
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Nepal Hands Tibetan Refugees to China Sparks Outrage
Nepal police handed over 12 to 18 Tibetan refugees to Chinese authorities, including women and children as young as six, marking a shift from past tolerance. Activists warn of possible torture or prison on return. UN calls it a violation of international law and the U.S. urges Nepal to restore protections.
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U S presses for North Korea pressure at regional meet
Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz urged Asian and Western defense chiefs in Singapore to use economic leverage to curb North Korea's nuclear ambitions. He warned Kim Jong Il risks economic collapse that could trigger a mass refugee wave, urging Russia China Japan and South Korea to link aid to restraint.
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America tops world in prison population
The United States now has about 2 million people locked up, surpassing Russia and ranking highest per capita imprisonment among nations. Analysts link the rise to a two-decade boom tied to the war on drugs, noting impacts on costs and racial disparities.
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