Blair wins key vote on sweeping terrorism bill in Commons
Prime Minister Tony Blair's government secured a parliamentary victory with a 472 to 94 vote in the House of Commons on a broad terrorism bill. The plan seeks to extend detention without charge to 90 days, ban terrorist training camps, and criminalize glorification or encouragement of terrorism after July's London attacks. The Conservatives backed the bill but pledged to oppose aspects later if not amended.
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Russian architect spared murder charge in Swiss revenge case
A Swiss court sentenced Vitaly Kaloyev, 49, to eight years for the premeditated killing of air traffic controller Peter Nielsen, blamed for the 2002 crash that killed Kaloyev’s family. Kaloyev admitted the act but claimed memory loss. prosecutors sought manslaughter as his lawyers argued psychological distress.
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Bomber Kills Five Israelis in Hadera Market Blast
A 20 year old Palestinian ironworker blew himself up at a central Hadera falafel stand, killing five Israelis and wounding over 30 in the deadliest attack in months. Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility, saying it was revenge for the West Bank leader Luay Saadi killed earlier. Mahmoud Abbas condemned the violence, calling it illegal and harmful to Palestinians. Authorities noted the market was busy after Simchat Torah holidays. Iran's Ahmadinejad and Hamas leader Zahar had issued fiery remarks prior to the attack.
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Gates pledges Israel Internet market and startup support
Microsoft chief Bill Gates, in Tel Aviv on his first Israel visit, pledged aggressive push into Internet search with emphasis on Israel's tech sector. He offered 1.4 million for startups and aims to connect tens of thousands of Israeli children to the Internet, while acknowledging Google’s lead and predicting major search advances. Gates outlined software use beyond desktops and noted collaborations with Prime Minister Sharon and other leaders during the trip.
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Arms keep flowing from Syria to Lebanon militias
A United Nations report states weapons and personnel continue crossing the Syrian-Lebanese border to Palestinian and other militias in Lebanon, hindering disarmament progress and challenging Lebanon's sovereignty six months after Syria's troop withdrawal. It notes Hezbollah influence in southern Lebanon and ongoing smuggling networks. Diplomats discuss a Security Council resolution with potential sanctions if Syria stalls a separate probe into Lebanon’s ex-prime minister’s assassination.
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