Israel advances into Khan Younis amid Gaza clashes
Israeli forces with tanks and attack helicopters entered Khan Younis in southern Gaza injuring two Palestinians. An Israeli soldier was killed by a sniper there on Wednesday. Separately, Palestinian leaders moved to amend the Palestinian Authority law to create a prime minister post, a change to be discussed at a council meeting March 8-12. Arafat urged unity as he spoke by video at the Arab League summit.
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Four hundred civilians killed in Congo town seizure
Rival UPC leader Thomas Lubanga says Congolese rebels allied with the government killed 400 and left 500 missing after seizing Bogoro in northeast Congo during Feb 24-25, as clashes with RCD intensified. MONUC could not verify due to danger in the area.
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IRA to disarm in open to save Northern Ireland government
Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble urged that the IRA scrap its weapons publicly or before Protestant witnesses as a condition for reviving power sharing. Blair and Ahern prepared for talks seen as a last chance to heal the Ulster Unionist Sinn Fein split ahead of a May election. Britain seeks concessions on disarmament, police reform, and a clear renunciation of violence.
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Geneva tobacco treaty agreed despite U S objections
More than 170 nations approved a text for a tobacco treaty aimed at restricting advertising and labeling and curbing smuggling and secondhand smoke. The United States Germany and China voiced reservations seeking reservations to opt out of individual clauses, a move the U S opposed. The draft moves to the World Health Assembly in May for adoption.
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Bali bomb victims cremated in simple island ceremony
Remains from last year's Bali nightclub attack were cremated on Bali in a ceremony led by Hindu priests. Most parts were unidentifiable. a few were identified and cremated with families' consent. Victims included Americans, Koreans, a Swede, a French citizen, a Canadian, and a Polish national. ashes were taken to sea after offerings. trials of suspects were set to begin later in the month.
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