Missing Air Force Major Jill Metzger Abducted In Bishkek
Maj Jill Metzger emerged in Kant Kyrgyzstan reporting abduction after a three day disappearance in Bishkek following a bomb note and clothing pocket trap. U S officials say she is in stable condition and has been moved to another regional base.
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Protests Demand Chen Shui-bian Resignation in Taiwan
Tens of thousands of red-clad protesters filled Taipei as they called for President Chen Shui-bian to resign amid four months of corruption allegations involving his family and inner circle. Police estimated about 90,000 demonstrators voiced anger and displayed thumbs down to symbolize their demand.
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U S journalist freed from Darfur prison
American journalist Paul Salopek was released by a North Darfur judge after a 13 minute hearing. He and his Chadian driver and interpreter had been held for over a month on espionage charges while on assignment for National Geographic. The trial had been set for today.
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Benedict XVI returns to Germany for six day Bavaria visit
Pope Benedict XVI began a six day pilgrimage to his Bavarian homeland greeted by bells in Munich and thousands in the streets. He praised Bavaria's Catholic heritage while noting modern social changes and spoke of extending his trips to see more of Germany.
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Negotiators report progress in Iran EU talks in Vienna
Senior negotiators from Iran and the European Union said talks in Vienna made progress on the nuclear standoff. They planned further discussions, with Iran urged to freeze uranium enrichment as a condition for broader talks with six powers.
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Government sidelines South Africa's health minister on AIDS program
International scientists urged President Mbeki to fire Health Minister Manto Tshabalala Msimang criticizing her AIDS policy and questioning antiretroviral drug effectiveness. Cabinet formed a committee led by Deputy President Mlambo Ngcuka to oversee program amid calls for change.
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