Bush reassures Asian allies after election setback
President Bush opens an eight day Asia trip to reassure allies that the United States remains a reliable partner in liberalizing trade, countering North Korea, and fighting terrorism after Republicans lost control at home. He will visit Singapore Vietnam and Indonesia then NATO summit talks in Europe.
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Tsunami warnings fade after Japan quake. no casualties
A powerful 8.1 magnitude undersea quake off northern Japan triggered tsunami warnings reaching Alaska and Hawaii but waves were under 23 inches. Warnings were canceled after about three hours with no immediate reports of casualties.
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Attack on oil facility in Nigeria leaves two assailants dead
Eleven armed men attacked the Oporoma oil flow station in Bayelsa state, home to a Royal Dutch Shell subsidiary, prompting a naval repulsion. Two attackers were killed, one captured, and no plant damage reported. Police tie the assault to a ransom dispute after a prior hostage incident.
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Sergio Strengthens to Category 2 Hurricane Off Mexico
Sergio intensified to a Category 2 hurricane with top winds near 98 mph as it drifted 480 miles south of Manzanillo. The storm was moving southeast at 2 mph, staying over water off the Mexican coast for the next five days, with potential further strengthening per the NHC. The eastern Pacific season runs May 15 to Nov 30.
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Beijing Dog Crackdown Triggers Hiding Of Pets In Rabies Sweep
Bejing residents scramble to shield dogs from a city wide anti rabies campaign allowing only one dog per household and bans on taller breeds. Owners like Bejing boutique owner BeWJING Elaine Loke plan to move dogs out of the city as police enforcement rises amid fears of dog seizures and fines.
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Israel vows harsh response after deadly Sderot rocket attack
A deadly rocket strike near Defense Minister Amir Peretz’s home in Sderot kills a 57 year old woman and injures security detail. Militants tied to Hamas and Islamic Jihad claim responsibility and promise retaliation for Beit Hanoun casualties. Peretz convenes emergency security meeting signaling a large scale operation possibility.
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Pakistan moves to moderate rape laws
Pakistan's lower house passed amendments to the rape laws, removing the death penalty for extramarital sex and changing the four-witness rule. Consensual sex outside marriage remains punishable. the bill aims to soften the Hudood framework while drawing support from moderates and critics.
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