Pope urges Italians to raise birthrate in landmark speech
Pope John Paul II addressed Italy's parliament urging world peace and Christian values while focusing on Italy's birthrate crisis. He noted low fertility, aging population, and warned economic risks without more children, calling for policies to ease childrearing and strengthen moral education.
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Japanese fishing families approve 13 million package with Navy
Families of 33 aboard the Ehime Maru accepted a compensation package from the U.S. Navy, reported at 1.6 billion yen or about 13 million dollars. The deal was signed in Tokyo with lawyers and a Navy spokesman citing privacy. Nine men and boys died when the nuclear powered USS Greeneville collided with the trawler off Oahu on February 9, 2001 during a training voyage for Uwajima Fisheries High School students.
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Powell aims to ease Canada border worries in Ottawa
Secretary of State Colin Powell met Canadian officials in Ottawa promising to shield Canadians from hassle at the border. He noted the Iraq talks and said tighter border controls are meant to protect Americans, while Canada trims scrutiny of Canadian travelers and works to simplify the entry exit system after incidents involving Maher Arar and Michel Jalbert.
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