Bush and Putin discuss war on terror at APEC meet
Bush and Putin met on the eve of the APEC forum to stress cooperation against terrorism and North Korea’s nuclear ambitions while remaining at odds over Iran’s nuclear program. They avoided public remarks, reaffirmed friendship, and noted ongoing disagreements on democracy, Iraq, and Moscow’s WTO aims.
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Chile Bolivian quake rattles Andes in 6.9 epicenter sighted
A strong earthquake struck northern Chile and parts of Bolivia on Thursday, triggering evacuations and cutting power and phones. USGS recorded magnitude 6.9 with epicenter in Bolivian Potosi, about 780 miles northeast of Santiago, while Chile’s Seismological Institute put it at 6.8. The tremor was felt along a 440 mile stretch from Copiapo to Tocopilla with no immediate deaths or injuries reported.
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Ruling Party Wins 112 Seats in First Parliamentary Round
Egypt's ruling National Democratic Party captured 112 of 164 seats in the first stage, about 70 percent, with the Muslim Brotherhood rising to 34 seats. Independents won 13 seats and three opposition parties took five seats, as a second round and final vote proceed to determine the remaining of the 454-member parliament.
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Israel set to hold spring elections delaying peace talks
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and rivals agreed to elections early next year, likely freezing chances to restart Israeli Palestinian peace talks. Labor threats toppled coalition, Gaza crossing deal amid election focus. Palestinian parliamentary vote set for Jan 25 with Hamas candidates. Peretz victory unsettles Israeli politics as Shinui backs a March ballot.
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Seoul plans to withdraw about one third of troops from Iraq
The Defense Ministry said Seoul will bring home roughly 1,000 of its 3,200 troops in northern Iraq next year to aid rehabilitation projects. The plan, disclosed after Roh Moo-hyun met with Bush in Gyeongju, requires parliamentary approval as part of annual deployment extensions. The move follows public opposition to the U S led war and earlier calls to reduce presence.
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