Darfur rebels reject peace plan amid Darfur crisis
Rebels in Darfur refuse to sign a peace accord in talks involving Sudan's government and international mediators. The standoff follows months of clashes fueling a conflict that has left about 180000 dead and over 2 million displaced.
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Blair's Labour trails in local elections
UK local elections see Labour at 563 seats a net loss of 121 while Conservatives gain 123 to 787. Labour loses control of nine councils, Tories gain three, and the far right BNP wins 11. Voters choose 4,360 seats across 176 England authorities, with London’s 32 boroughs as a main battleground.
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Olmert sworn in as Israel's new prime minister
Elated Olmert forms a four party majority coalition and vows to set final borders by 2010. He calls for withdrawal from isolated West Bank settlements while preserving major blocs. He faces opposition as he shifts from stand-in to driving policy with a unilateral border plan.
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Vatican Excommunicates Chinese State Church Bishops
The Vatican excommunicated two Chinese bishops ordained without papal consent, condemning the ordinations as illegitimate and a breach of religious freedom. Benedict XVI expressed sadness, warning that such acts threaten church unity and hinder relations with Beijing, complicating talks about Vatican Beijing ties.
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Cheney blasts Russia in Vilnius address
Vice President Dick Cheney accused Russia of cracking down on religious and political rights and using energy reserves as tools of intimidation. He warned Moscow’s backsliding could harm U S relations with Europe and said a return to democratic reform would earn greater respect among nations. Russian officials criticized the speech as provocation while Washington sought Moscow cooperation on Iran policy.
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