Saudis deny use of bases for attack against Iraq
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al Faisal said in a CNN interview that Saudi Arabia will not allow bases on its soil to be used for any attack on Iraq even with U N approval. He stressed cooperation with the Security Council but ruled out entry into the conflict or using facilities for strikes.
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Major quake jolts Alaska near Fairbanks
A magnitude 7.9 earthquake struck interior Alaska 90 miles south of Fairbanks, with strong shaking reaching Anchorage. The trans Alaska oil pipeline sustained damaged supports but remained intact. the line was shut down for safety, and repair crews were mobilized. Wide road cracks and rail delays followed as authorities assessed damage and utilities.
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Eruption of Reventador Volcano Closes Quito Airport
A volcano near Quito erupted sending hot ash over the city and forcing the closure of the airport and nearby highway. Reventador, an 11,775 foot peak 59 miles northeast of Quito, began erupting at 7:30 a.m. with a larger blast at 9 a.m. ash clouds reached the Baeza Lago Agrio highway and threatened the Trans Ecuador oil pipeline.
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Alert Heightens for Philippines Amid Holiday Terror Warnings
The State Department raised the alert for Americans in the Philippines warning of possible terror bombings through the New Year. Information points to potential attacks as seen by a Bali nightclub bombing last month, signaling risk in Southeast Asia.
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Iran silent on capture of bin Laden son in Tehran
The Financial Times reports Iran detained one of Osama bin Laden's sons amid hundreds suspected of links to al Qaida. An unnamed Iranian official says the son was handed to authorities in Saudi Arabia or Pakistan, but no identity or confirmation is provided. Vice President Abtahi would not confirm without credible information.
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Turkey vote gives Islamic rooted party large victory
In Ankara and nationwide, the Justice and Development Party led by Recep Tayyip Erdogan won a landslide amid discontent with the economy. Erdogan sought to reassure secularists while pledging EU membership and cautious support for any U.N. approved action on Iraq.
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Netanyahu Wants Early Elections to Join Sharon Cabinet
Israel's two leading right wing figures, Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and Benjamin Netanyahu, clash over a coalition crisis. Netanyahu demands early elections as a condition to join the cabinet while predicting Likud will expand from 19 to many more seats. Analysts view his move as a race to lead Likud, with the next general election potentially looming before next November if the coalition folds.
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