Philippine soldiers clash with Abu Sayyaf amid Basilan hospital siege
Officials said Filipino forces battled Abu Sayyaf rebels who had seized a hospital on Basilan Island. Hostages were reported released or protected as soldiers intensified operations. President Arroyo vowed to press the hunt until all captors surrendered and hostages freed.
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Bush lifts export curbs on Iraqi goods amid UN oil deal
The Bush administration ended restrictions on roughly $800 million in dual use items for Iraq, citing a good faith move while the UN extends its oil for food program for 30 days. Officials say civilian goods will flow unless clearly tied to military use, with tighter controls on items that could aid weapons programs. Kofi Annan urged quicker council plans as Powell and Boucher note the regime risks if military potential is aided.
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Nepal Prince Dipendra Crowned King While On Life Support
Nepal crown prince Dipendra, critically wounded after a palace shooting that killed King Birendra, Queen Aishwarya, and several royals, was named king while on life support. Acting King is Prince Gyanendra as nation mourns and bodies are cremated amid political turmoil.
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Iraq to halt oil exports under UN program Monday
Iraq announced it will stop crude oil exports under the UN oil for food program starting Monday in protest of UN actions. Officials cited insufficient production and stock drops as reasons and said the halt could affect shipments to Turkey and Jordan while remaining exports via a pipeline to Turkey’s Mediterranean port may be disrupted.
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