Clerics declare Buddha statues un-Islamic amid Taliban split
Taliban information minister said 400 clerics debated for months before declaring the Buddha statues in Bamiyan un-Islamic and to be destroyed. Even Mullah Omar could not change the clerics order, prompting destruction of two giant Buddha statues and thousands of smaller pieces. A separate attack in Roses, Catalonia, killed a police officer and wounded another as ETA claimed responsibility.
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Workers protest layoffs at Daewoo sale plan
About 2,000 students union members and laid-off workers marched to condemn the government backed plan to sell bankrupt Daewoo Motor Co to General Motors Corp. Demonstrators hurled stones and fire bombs at riot police and burned the American flag. Two protesters and one officer were injured. Daewoo laid off 1,751 workers in February to improve GM prospects while under court receivership.
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Mass slaughter plan pits farmers against tourism aims
Britain battles foot and mouth spread as authorities plan mass slaughter within two miles of outbreaks, stirring farmer opposition led by Farmers For Action while tourism seeks reopening of parks and paths. Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals criticizes culls as risky and misdirected. Scudamore to visit affected areas to explain measures. Trade losses mount as officials consider relief for the tourist sector.
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Sharon says violence must end before broader closure easing
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon warned Yasser Arafat this weekend that further easing of Palestinian closures is not possible until terrorism is crushed. Israel accuses a Force 17 commander of orchestrating attacks that killed eight. three gunmen linked to the squad have been detained. Foreign Minister Peres urged renewed talks, while Palestinians demand final status terms remain on the table.
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Protesters clash with Naples police over global forum
Thousands of protesters in Naples clashed with police guarding an information technology forum. Tear gas and clubs were used as demonstrators hurled cobblestones. about 70 protesters and 50 officers were injured. Some Kurds demanded freeing Abdullah Ocalan while Neapolitans complained of joblessness.
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