Global drug and political power shocks span continents
Federal agents seized 206 million in drug money and eight luxury vehicles from a Mexico City mansion in Lomas de Chapultepec, detaining seven. President Calderon hailed the crackdown as part of his war on traffickers while Iran's Ahmadinejad defied sanctions and pushed for uranium enrichment. Hammadi, Saddam’s ally, died in Germany after a career as foreign and oil minister, and Pakistan faced a political crisis as protesters clashed with security forces amid the ouster of a top judge. Chiquita paid 25 million dollars in a U.S. probe and admitted funding Colombian factions, while Mexico City legalized same sex civil unions for inheritance and benefits in a landmark ceremony. The Inter-American Development Bank announced 4.4 billion dollars in debt forgiveness for five Latin American and Caribbean nations.
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Israel plans boycott of Palestinian coalition
Israel criticized the Hamas Fatah unity government as not meeting international conditions including recognizing Israel. Deputy defense minister Ephraim Sneh urged bypassing the coalition to pursue talks with Mahmoud Abbas. Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh hoped the new government would start a new era amid efforts ahead of an Arab summit and Rice visit. The coalition aims to quell infighting and satisfy international demands, though its platform omits explicit renunciation of violence or recognition of Israel.
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Sneh
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Condoleezza Rice
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Qalandia
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Ramallah
U.N
Russia
Gunmen Try to Kidnap UN Leader in Gaza
Three masked Palestinian gunmen opened fire on a U N refugee agency convoy in northern Gaza, attempting to kidnap John Ging head of UNRWA. The attack left the vehicle marked with U N insignia unharmed but raised fears for foreign staff. Ging said the convoy included a driver and security guard and that eleven bullets hit the armored vehicle. No group claimed responsibility. The incident prompted consideration of scaling back foreign staff as security implications loom.
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New York
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Italy asks court to reject CIA agents indictments
Italian prosecutors seek to void indictments against 26 Americans alleged to be CIA operatives in the Abu Omar kidnapping case. They argue Milan court overstepped authority using secret files and state secrets. Trial set for June. Rome weighs extradition amid constitutional review.
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Panella
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Romano Prodi
Washington
Clemente Mastella
Franco Pavoncello
John Cabot University
Premier Wen Jiabao Addresses China Military Rise and Reforms
At a two hour news conference Wen Jiabao pledged to make China’s political system more accountable to the people and to allay fears over growing military power. He called for public transparency, reform to curb corruption, and urged an international ban on space weapons while stressing China seeks détente with Japan.
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Wen Jiabao
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