World Trade Organization orders U S to review steel duties decision
A WTO panel ruled the United States erred by increasing duties on Japanese steel in 1999 after not considering late Japanese submissions. Extra duties also hit Brazil and Russia as Japan challenged the move, while Britain expands anti terror bans under a new law. The report notes impact on hot rolled steel and global trade tensions with Japan.
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Russia
Japan
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al-Qaeda
East Africa
Abu Nidal
High speed crash kills many on Britain’s east coast line
A Newcastle to London passenger train struck a Land Rover and trailer then collided with a northbound freight near Selby Yorkshire. About 70 injured, 30 seriously, and at least 13 killed as emergency teams worked overnight. Deputy PM Prescott announced preliminary details and a field hospital operated in a nearby barn.
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Israelis mull reoccupying Palestinian territories
After five months of violence in the West Bank and Gaza, Israeli security sources discuss reoccupying areas controlled by the Palestinian Authority. Army leaders warn the situation is unbearable and a decision may come within weeks or months.
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Ariel Sharon
Shaul Mofaz
Arafat
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Indonesian ethnic violence subsides after deadly Borneo rampage
Thousands of Madurese refugees sheltered under plastic in Sampit as Dayak attacks abated. Police said they seized hundreds of weapons and arrested about 125 suspects while health workers reported six refugee deaths and spreading diarrhea. The Red Cross delivered medicine and blood as fear of wider unrest grows.
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Milosevic finances under formal Yugoslav probe
Belgrade prosecutors seek police assistance to investigate claims that Slobodan Milosevic illegally sold gold abroad and hid proceeds in foreign company accounts. The step accompanies recent arrests and legal actions touching top regime figures as international pressure grows.
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