Solomon Islands PM Ulufaalu to resign amid rebel siege
Prime Minister Bartholomew Ulufaalu told the AP he will resign in two days after rebels seized the capital and forced a no confidence vote. He warned the move could spark further fighting and breakup of the South Pacific nation. Ulufaalu said the resignation was to give leadership change legitimacy amid the crisis.
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Honiara
Solomon Islands
Bartholomew Ulufa
Alu
Associated Press
Ulufa
Fijian military accused of assassination attempt
Rebels claim Fiji's military fired on George Speight's car as he sped from a roadblock. Speight, deposed PM Chaudhry hostage in Parliament, escaped unharmed amid claims of deliberate assassination by security forces.
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Sava
Ple
Fiji
Mahendra Chaudhry
Filipo Tarakinikini
Jo Nata
Speight
Tarakinikini
Nata
Uncle Rifaat Assad Eyes Return to Damascus Challenge
Rifaat Assad, once powerful uncle of Bashar and brother of Hafez, declared in a spokesman statement that he plans to return to Damascus at an "appropriate time" to contest leadership. His appeal cites legitimacy, but observers note his exile and faded support weaken prospects in Syria.
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Damascus
Syria
Hafez Assad
Bashar Assad
Assad
Rifaat Assad
Europe
Rifaat
Al-Hareth Al-Khair
Bank of Communications teller sentenced to death in China
Fang Yong, 36, an accountant at Ningbo Bank of Communications, falsified bank papers and looted about 200 000 US dollars from accounts before fleeing to Canada in 1990. He was extradited and received China's harshest punishment for a hacking related crime, though details on computer use were not disclosed. China frequently imposes severe penalties for financial crimes.
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Bewing
Canada
China
Xinhua
Fang Yong
Ningbo City
Bank of Communications of China
Fang
Leetilement Colleagues Gather for Refreshments and Reminiscences
Colleagues are invited to join in refreshments and reminiscences at a gathering hosted by Leetilement. The event aims to celebrate past experiences and strengthen professional ties among attendees.
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Medicine Hat Moose Lodge Social Room
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