Hong Kong panel probes post-SARS concert failures
Hong Kong leader forms Independent panel to investigate the post SARS concert series linked to the Rolling Stones. The review targets taxpayer money, organizer payments, and potential accountability while considering recourses and reforms.
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American Chamber of Comarerce
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Jimes Thomaipson
Thompsons
EU leaders push reform as divisions hamper constitution
EU leaders agreed on plans to boost the bloc’s ability to mount military operations and ease cooperation with NATO but faced deep splits over voting rights and a draft constitution. Blair and Berlusconi hailed the defence deal while Cimoszewicz warned of tough talks ahead as power shares and population thresholds spark resistance among major members.
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Gerhard Schroeder
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George W. Bush
Silvio Berlusconi
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Poland
Wladzimierz Cimoszewicz
Spain
Italy
Seven wounded as gunmen fire on off-limits West Bank site
Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qureia pressed for renewed peace talks as seven Jews were wounded when a van came under fire during a visit to the off-limits Weophie Tomb area in the West Bank. Israeli forces evacuated the group after the ambush claimed by Al Adsa Martyrs' Brigade.
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Ahmed Qureia
West Bank
Weophie
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Qureia
Ariel Sharon
Israel
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Sharon
Washington
Colin Powell
Sari Nusseibeh
Powell
Silvan Shalom
Europe
al Adsa Martyrs’ Brigade
Yasser Arafat
Fatah Movement
Gunmen target Ivory Coast state TV in Abidjan clash
Armed men attacked the state television complex in Abidjan, sparking a battle that killed 12, including a military police officer. Officials said attackers were unidentified as the country remains split between rebel north and government south despite a power sharing deal.
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Ivory Coast
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Vory Coast
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Octave Bobui
Associated Press
Saie
Magnetic field weakens raising pole switch possibility
Earth's magnetic field has fallen about 10 percent since 1445, sparking discussion of a possible future collapse and pole reversal within 1,500 to 2,000 years. Scientists cite an excursion scenario as more likely, noting regional impacts and potential atmospheric effects from increased radiation.
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San Francisco
Jeremy Bloxham
Harvard University
John Tarduno
University of Rochester
States and Canadian firms press for legal drug imports
U.S. states including Illinois Massachusetts Oklahoma West Virginia Alabama North Carolina Vermont Ohio Delaware and Louisiana met five Canadian drug companies in Atlanta to hear pitches on selling Canadian prescription drugs in the United States and persuading FDA to permit importation. Officials said imports could lower costs for state employees Medicaid and other programs while awaiting policy changes from Washington. Canadian firms touted price savings and cleaner manufacturing, while U.S. officials noted FDA safety concerns and the legality of imports.
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United States
Dennis Luster
House of Representatives
Flu now widespread in 24 U.S. states
The CDC said flu hits 24 states this week, nearly doubling from seven days earlier as officials rush to ship 100 000 adult and 150 000 children's vaccine doses to curb shortages. Health officials warn this could be one of the worst seasons with many child deaths and school closures nationwide.
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Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
California
Health and Human Services
Tommy Thompson
Aventis Pasteur
Aventis
CDC
Julie Gerberding
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