Beijing hosts Taiwan opposition leader in push for reunification
Chinese President Hu Jintao met with Taiwan opposition leader James Soong in Beijing, praising eventual reunification while Soong called for bridging differences. Soong is the third opposition figure invited in six weeks, pressuring Taiwan's pro-independence president Chen Shui-bian and widening rifts in his party.
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Five party talks considered without North Korea
Tokyo says five party nuclear talks could proceed without North Korea if it boycotts negotiations. Foreign Minister Nobutaka Machimura said the aim is to increase diplomatic pressure while Japan, South Korea, Russia, the United States and China debate the format. A ministry official noted no agreement yet on such a meeting.
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Hamas Rejects Call to Delay Palestinian Elections
A senior Abbas aide urged delaying parliament elections due to slow election law changes and Israel’s Gaza pullout, but Hamas rejected the postponement and insisted the vote proceed on July 17. The comments mark a rare public push from an Abbas ally toward delaying the poll, while Hamas seeks to shape the power transition.
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Iran warned by Europe over nuclear restart risk
Britain France and Germany warned Iran they may seek U N Security Council sanctions if Tehran restarts uranium reprocessing. Blair and Barnier pressed Tehran amid IAEA moves. Iran said enrichment would resume soon but conditions remain under discussion.
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Afghan protests surge over Quran desecration claim
Violent demonstrations across Kabul and Pakistan rise for a third day after a Newsweek report alleged Qurans were desecrated at Guantanamo. Three more protesters die, toll at least seven, as police clash with crowds and U.N. and U.S. aid groups are targeted.
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