Rebels reject Darfur peace deal extends talks by two days
Rebels in Darfur rejected a peace proposal aimed at ending years of fighting that has killed tens of thousands and displaced millions. Mediators extended the deadline by 48 hours at the request of the United States and other partners to allow further consultations at Abuja.
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le Journal du Dimanche
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China ordains bishop in move to deepen Sino Vatican split
China's state church and Foreign Ministry defend the ordination of Ma Yinglin in Kunming, dismissing Vatican input as groundless and risking a chill in renewed efforts to restore official ties after five decades. The ceremony underscored the long dispute over who appoints bishops and highlighted Beijing's push to control religious affairs.
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Coal mine blast kills at least 27 in Shaanxi province
A gas blast at the Wayaobao Coal Mine in Shaanxi province killed 27 miners with five still missing after rescuers searched underground. Seven escaped as investigators opened probe, with authorities sealing records and freezing accounts of the mine owner.
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Wayaobao
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State Administration of Coal Mine Safety
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Nepal's new government seeks peace talks with Maoists
Nepal's new government proposed a cease fire and peace talks with Maoist rebels and elections for a constitutional assembly. Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala urged negotiations as Parliament backed a motion for an assembly to rewrite the constitution. The rebels seek a communist state and have caused about 12000 deaths since 1996.
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Rescuers Reach Beaconsfield Miners After Five Days Trapped
In Beaconsfield Tasmania two miners Todd Russell and Brant Webb survived underground after a rock collapse killed colleague Larry Knight. Rescuers drilled toward them as the town celebrated their lives, with a plan to deliver food and water while work continued to free them.
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