Peace efforts advance as Gaza ceasefire holds amid flareups
Israeli troops killed a Palestinian attempting to cross the Gaza fence while a U S envoy and Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat pushed to sustain the frail truces. Arafat urged no targeting of Jewish settlers as Washington urged both sides to honor their commitments.
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European gays celebrate Paris and Berlin parades
Paris and Berlin held massive gay pride parades with tens of thousands of revelers. Paris mayor Bertrand Delance led tens of thousands with a banner against discrimination while Berlin mayor Klaus Wowereit pledged tolerance. Organizers estimated up to 1 million spectators across both cities as they showcased banners, rainbow flags, and political messages against neo Nazi extremism.
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Three Tenors concert in Beijing met with protests
Police guarded protesters outside the Three Tenors opera gala in Beijing as security was tightened for the Beijing 2008 Olympics bid. A man was beaten and dragged away, a news photographer was punched and detained during the concert.
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Trimble Re-elected Ulster Unionist Leader Urges IRA Disarmament
In Belfast David Trimble wins uncontested re election as UUP leader promising to resign if IRA disarmament does not advance. He presses for international pressure on Sinn Fein while the coalition faces a potential collapse and eventual direct rule from London. Sinn Fein denounces the move as cowardly.
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