Tsunami warnings reach far but Tonga misses alert
A magnitude 7.9 earthquake near Tonga prompted tsunami warnings for Fiji and New Zealand. Tonga did not receive the alert due to a power outage, officials said, though no injuries or major damage were reported. Authorities lifted warnings within two hours as records showed a wave under 2 feet.
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Iran Nuclear Talks Face Veto Risk As Russia China Resist
Britain and France pushed a UN Security Council draft demanding Iran suspend uranium enrichment. China and Russia warned they may veto, threatening sanctions. Iran rejected a top commander’s threat against Israel while EU reacts to Serbia failing to arrest Ratko Mladic, suspending talks. Del Ponte accuses Belgrade of hiding Mladic.
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Ratko Mladic
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Nepal declares cease-fire with Maoist rebels
Nepal s new cabinet seeks to end a decade of Maoist violence after the rebels declared a cease-fire. The government will drop terrorism charges and asks Interpol to lift arrest warrants for Maoist leaders as the parties push the insurgents toward political inclusion following the king s ouster.
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Miracle Mission brings 165 Chileans for free eye surgery
In Venezuela 165 Chileans arrived Wednesday for free eye surgeries under the Miracle Mission. President Hugo Chavez finances humanitarian projects across Latin America, expanding the program started in 2004 with Cuba to 12 countries. Pro Chavez lawmaker Luis Jonas Reyes Flores welcomed the group, calling it a bid to improve life and sight.
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Sunni on Sunni violence threatens Iraq stability
Sunni insurgents target rivals as U S backed Iraqi forces face rising attacks. Bombings in Fallujah kill police and recruits, Ramadi people, Khaldiyah killings, and muttered talks of arming Sunnis to counter al Qaeda. Intersecting sectarian tensions grow.
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Fox backs off drug decriminalization bill in Mexico
Mexican President Vicente Fox sent a drug decriminalization bill back to Congress hours after U S warnings it could spark drug tourism He will seek changes to make possession and use of drugs a criminal offense again The U S government urged Mexico to avoid signaling tolerance and to curb cross border drug use and treatment concerns
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