Former presidents pledge more aid to tsunami survivors
Former presidents Bush and Clinton visited Lampuuk Indonesia on the second day of their relief mission. They described the devastation as unimaginable and promised further help as survivors beg for shelter. Clinton spoke with Rahmayadi whose family was lost. Bush urged patience and recovery, while Sukri said survivors need everything. Official death toll ranges up to 178,118 with missing as high as 128,426.
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Lampuuk
Indonesia
Bush
Clinton
U.S
Banda Aceh
Rahmayadi
Sukii
Irish government names Sinn Fein leaders as IRA council members
In Dublin the government publicly identifies Sinn Fein chief Gerry Adams deputy Martin McGuinness and Martin Ferris as IRA army council members. McDowell denounces the claim as deep dishonesty while McGuinness denies IRA membership, insisting the allegations are false.
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Sinn Fein
IRA
Dublin
Ireland
Gerry Adams
Irish Republican Army Command
Adams
Belfast
Northern Ireland
Martin McGuinness
Army Council
Justice
Michael McDowell
McGuinness
Martin Ferris
IRA Army Council
McDowell
UN refugee chief Lubbers resigns amid scandal
Ruud Lubbers resigned as UN High Commissioner for Refugees after sexual harassment allegations. Secretary-General Kofi Annan accepted the move, citing ongoing controversy making Lubbers position impossible. Lubbers maintained innocence, said he was told to go, and offered to assist until a successor is found.
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Geneva
U.N
Ruud Lubbers
Kofi Annan
Lubbers
Annan
U.N. High Commissioner For
UNHCR
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