Sharon narrows gap on Gaza pullback amid coalition talks
Labor and Likud negotiators report a joint paper on Gaza withdrawal terms while remaining deep in disagreement over Sharon’s unilateral disengagement plan. Shimon Peres says talks include a detailed timetable and possible Palestinian coordination, though Sharon’s side may still refuse formal partnership.
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Iraqi leader urges Najaf militants to leave sacred sites
Allawi visited Najaf amid ongoing clashes as Shiite Mahdi Army fighters exchange fire with U.S. forces. He urged militiamen to drop weapons and respect the law while authorities restore calm. In Sadr City, four killed and three U.S. soldiers wounded as explosions rock Baghdad. The government reinstates the death penalty for murder and national security crimes, amid broader insurgency measures.
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Warrant issued for Ahmad Chalabi over counterfeiting charges
Iraqi arrest warrants target Ahmad Chalabi former Governing Council member and Salem Chalabi head of Saddam tribunal on murder charges. Warrants allege Ahmad mixed counterfeit old dinars with genuine currency and exchanged them for new dinars in public. Authorities say the move marks a shift in Chalabi’s power.
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Ukraine starts new reactor at Khmelnitskyi plant
Ukraine opened reactor No 2 at the Khmelnitskyi nuclear plant in western Ukraine with President Kuchma onsite. A second reactor is planned later this year and Rivne’s unit will be completed. The EU funds safety upgrades with an 83 million loan plus a 42 million EBRD program. Ukraine aims to modernize its 13 reactors.
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