Global protests swirl as Taiwan calls for Chen's resignation
Thousands march across Taiwan including 6000 in Kaohsiung after prosecutors indict Chen Shui-bian's wife Wu Shu-chen and three aides on embezzlement forgery and perjury charges. Wu accused of siphoning 450000 from a diplomacy fund. possible indictment against Chen looms post term. Meanwhile Ortega leads in Nicaragua as polls show a runoff likely, and Russian ultranationalists rally amid a spike in hate crimes against minorities and immigrants.
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Ma Ying-jeou
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China pledges aid as Africa leaders meet in Beijing
President Hu Jintao vows to double aid by 2009 with 3 billion in loans 2 billion in export credits and a 5 billion investment fund. The two day summit gathers heads of state from 35 of 53 African nations with 13 more officials, highlighting China's push into African markets and oil.
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NATO forces raid Taliban compound near Kabul
NATO backed by war planes hit a suspected insurgent compound north of Kabul on Friday. Maj. Luke Knittig said 8 to 10 Taliban fighters were inside. Battles continued Saturday in the area with uncertain insurgent casualties, as most fighting concentrates in the south and east near Pakistan.
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Israeli Gaza offensive widens with casualties and government talks
Israeli troops push on in Beit Hanoun amid Gaza border fighting that has killed eight in Gaza City and over 40 Palestinians since Wednesday. Abbas urges UN Security Council action while negotiators near a Hamas backed government, aiming to lift the aid freeze and gain Western acceptance. Hamas unclear on recognizing Israel or renouncing violence, while discussions consider a government of experts with Hamas ties. By week’s end, 44 Palestinians reported killed and more than 200 wounded in Beit Hanoun as violence persists.
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Leftists Rally at Oaxaca University for Massive Protest
Leftist protesters from across Mexico converge on the public university in Oaxaca for a planned march to confront police. Demonstrators aim to form human chains around federal police, as nine people have died in five months of unrest. Protest leader Flavio Sosa warns of potential clashes while urging self defense. The mix of students, protesters, and political groups foresees a tense confrontation with federal authorities.
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North Korea brands Japan political imbeciles over nuke talks
North Korea denounces Japan as political imbeciles after Tokyo said it will not accept a nuclear North Korea. The KCNA report accuses Japan of wicked intent as Pyongyang agrees to return to international disarmament talks with China Russia the U S and South Korea after a stalled year.
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