Ukraine elects reformer Yushchenko president facing Western ties test
Viktor Yushchenko won Ukraine's presidential race with about 52 percent, promising faster links to the West and reform while easing tensions with Russia. Yanukovych vows to appeal and questions linger over EU and NATO integration amid a bitter east west divide. International observers called the vote a step toward free elections as crowds celebrated in Kiev's Independence Square.
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Sharon plans early Gaza pullout approval in February
Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said he will push Cabinet approval for the Gaza withdrawal in February, four months ahead of schedule, with a firm warning to militants. Israel will also release 159 prisoners in gestures to Egypt and the new Palestinian leadership.
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Russia and China announce a major joint exercise to be held on Chinese territory in the second half of next year. Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov says the drills will feature submarines long-range bombers and high level naval and aerial maneuvers to deepen strategic ties between Moscow and Beijing.
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