Turboprop Crash in Bosnia Ties to EU Bid Day
In heavy fog, a turboprop aircraft went down in southern Bosnia on February 26, minutes before Macedonia planned to file its EU membership bid in Dublin. Meanwhile in Venezuela, Hugo Chavez faced protests as opponents push a recall petition amid days of unrest and international mediation.
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Rome bans protests over Priebke pardon request
Rome italys government citing security concerns prohibits weekend demonstrations about a pardon bid for convicted Nazi Erich Priebke. Pro and anti Priebke groups planned events in a Rome square with counteractions by Jewish leaders leftist lawmakers and resistance associations. Prefect Achille Serra said public order risk justifies the ban.
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Israel Will Not Withdraw Before U S Elections
Israel will delay troop withdrawal from Gaza until after the U S presidential election as security forces tighten in the West Bank and Gaza amid militant warnings. An Israeli poll in Yediot Ahronot shows Sharon's approval at a new low, with 57 percent saying he is not trustworthy.
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EU leader urges Macedonia to press EU bid at funeral
European Commission President Romano Prodi urged Macedonia to press its bid to join the European Union at the funeral of President Boris Trajkovski. He and other leaders stressed belief in Macedonia's determination to achieve full EU membership as Trajkovski died en route to an international conference.
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Blair defends Iraq War decision amid terrorism threat
Prime Minister Tony Blair argued governments must not err on the side of caution against global terror and WMDs while facing domestic unpopularity over Britain’s Iraq involvement. Speaking in Sedgefield he called the move his most divisive since 1997 yet said the world had a duty to prevent oppression and prevent the threat from materializing.
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Russia helped Iraq with missiles tied to experts from Ukraine Serbia and Belarus
U S officials said weapons hunters found evidence that Russian experts assisted Iraq's missile programs with possible involvement by Ukraine Serbia and Belarus. The extent of official government participation remains unclear as the Bush administration plans to share findings with the involved nations.
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Aristide supporters march as Marines guard Haiti embassies
About three thousand Aristide backers marched on U S and French embassies in Port-au-Prince shouting Long live Aristide and Down with George Bush as U N peacekeepers prepare to deploy. A seven member transitional council convened while U S troops expanded their Haiti presence beyond Port-au-Prince.
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