Abbas promises refugees can return home in future election pledge
World News Roundup reports Mahmoud Abbas, lead presidential candidate, pledging Palestinian refugees could return someday, a stance. Hamas demands apology for calling a halt to rocket attacks. In Israel, an off duty soldier urges disobedience over an unauthorized West Bank settlement evacuation, and is arrested. Mexico prison shake up follows second shooting at La Palma prison. officials blame trusted figures and vow overhaul.
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Mad cow case in Alberta raises trade questions
Canada confirms an eight year old dairy cow in Alberta tested positive for mad cow disease. The government says the animal did not enter human or animal food supply and the United States will not block beef imports. Agriculture minister Mitchell cites WHO findings that even yearly cases would pose minimal risk to human health.
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U N Secretary General Appoints New Chief of Staff
United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan named a new chief of staff on Monday marking the first step in what he described as a series of personnel changes at the world body.
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Insurgent attacks kill at least 16 in Iraq
Insurgents carried out three car bombs and a roadside attack in Iraq on Monday near Baghdad and against Iraqi troops and a U.S. security company. The toll rose to about 50 over two days, signaling poor security ahead of the January 30 vote. Defense Minister Shaalan went to Egypt to seek Sunni participation, while officials warned against delaying the elections despite Sunni safety concerns.
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