Chinese journalist sentenced for extortion after corruption reports
Yang Xiaoqing, reporter for state run China Industrial Economy News, was jailed for one year by Longhui No. 1 People's Court in Hunan after detention on Jan. 22 amid accusations he faked reports to extort up to $100,000 from Longhui officials. Yang pleads innocence, says evidence is fabricated and that he targeted a local Communist Party official for embezzlement. Meanwhile a bus bombing in Kandahar killed seven Afghan civilians and workers, wounding 17, as coalition forces launched an offensive against the Taliban.
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Hamas offers to restore Gaza cease-fire with Israel
The Hamas government proposed resuming a cease-fire with Israel after ending the truce over a Gaza beach blast that killed eight civilians. Israel welcomed moves to de escalate, while Hamas seeks to halt daily rocket fire as air and artillery strikes continue. The report also notes Charles Taylor war crimes trial debates and European country responses.
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Bus bombing on Sri Lankan bus kills 64 in LTTE blame clash
A pair of hidden bombs detonated on a crowded Kabithigolleva bus in Sri Lanka, killing at least 64 people including 15 children and wounding 78. The government blamed the LTTE, while rebels denied responsibility, saying shadowy forces sought unrest as airstrikes followed.
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Rebel leader vows to hand over weapons in Timor peace bid
Rebel commander Lt Cmdr Alfredo Reinado says ex-soldiers holed in hills above Dili will surrender arms to a multinational peacekeeping force. Australian Brig. Mick Slater reports talks proceed while rebels favor dialogue and constitutional changes to empower a transitional government ahead of next year elections.
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