Dutch Muslims fear violence after filmmaker's slaying
In Eindhoven and Amsterdam, Muslims face fear and attacks following the killing of Theo van Gogh. Queen Beatrix visited Islamic youth, while arson and firebombs hit Muslim buildings amid a crackdown push. Government vows tough action, mosque imam standards, and funding to counter terrorism.
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Russia to cut Chechnya deployment and end drafts next year
Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov announced a planned reduction of about 1000 troops in Chechnya and an end to conscription in the war against separatist rebels. He said the 42nd Motorized Division would remain in Chechnya forever, with total force levels around 70,000 across the army Interior Ministry and FSB.
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Opposition supporters seize headquarters in Abkhazia
In Sukhumi, thousands backing Sergei Bagapsh briefly seized the headquarters of outgoing President Vladislav Ardzinba amid post election tensions in Abkhazia. A woman wounded by a ricochet died later. several people were injured as guards fired. Ardzinba was reportedly at home due to illness when the seizure occurred.
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Sergei Bagapsh
Vladislav Ardzinba
Sukhumi
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Ardzinba
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