Kenyan woman wins Peace Prize
Wangari Maathai, deputy environment minister and Kenyan activist, won the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize for her 30 million tree campaign and human rights work. The prize, worth $1.3 million, places her among Nelson Mandela and the Dalai Lama, as she continues rural forest protection and drought relief efforts.
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Afghanistan election on brink as troops brace for vote
In Kabul ahead of Afghanistan's first direct presidential election, 100000 troops were on high alert amid Taliban threats and a truck bomb scare. Clerics urged voters to embrace democracy while clashes and rocket attacks rattled parts of the country. interim leader Karzai was favored but a runoff seemed possible.
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Iran quake injures 12 near Turkmenistan border
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake in northeast Iran injured 12 people as residents fled their homes. State radio cited Mohammad Hassan Moheimani saying the epicenter was near the Iran Turkmenistan border in a sparsely populated area. Most injuries were minor.
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Philippines hit by 6.4 magnitude quake near Mindoro
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck at 10 36 p m local time shaking Manila and Mindoro with power outages and hotel crowds flooding streets. Officials noted deep focus and areas near Luzon felt the tremor while no injuries were immediately reported.
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