French regional vote hands Chirac setback and left gains
In Sunday regional elections France backed the left with 49 to 50 percent of the vote and 12 new regions, while Chirac's government and Raffarin faced sweeping defeats. The far right made a modest showing and turnout reached about two thirds of 42 million voters.
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Militants Release Pakistani Soldiers Ending Standoff
Militants and their tribal supporters released captive Pakistani soldiers to tribal council representatives near the Afghan border, ending a stalemate that had become politically sensitive for General Pervez Musharraf. The soldiers were taken during the army’s border sweep against al Qaeda threats.
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Rare South Atlantic hurricane kills two in Brazil storms
A rare, intense storm battered Brazil's southern coast, killing at least two people and destroying hundreds of homes. American officials said winds exceeded 75 mph, making it the first hurricane on record in the South Atlantic. Brazilian meteorologists warned of continuing severe weather.
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Winds cap tropical storm level. fishermen missing at sea
Meteorologists placed winds at 50 to 56 mph, keeping the system at tropical storm strength. Nine miles offshore Santa Catarina state two boats sank in high waves, with eleven fishermen missing as navy commander Paolo Baltore reported. Officials warned up to 40,000 homes could be damaged in Santa Catarina.
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Saddam's Lawyer Slams Bush Claims on Trial Time
French attorney Jacques Vergès representing Saddam Hussein defends due process and delays, criticizes President Bush for declaring guilt, argues Geneva Conventions violations and that Saddam's trial is unlikely soon. He notes Saddam's regime killed about 300,000 people.
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Soy Shortage Delays Exports at Paranagua Port
A driver works atop trucks loaded with soy awaiting unloading at Paranagua port in Brazil as a five day shutdown halts 1.3 million metric tons of soybeans and corn from exporting on schedule. Soy futures jump on the disruption.
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