Muslim leader warns against Christian proselytizing in tsunami relief
In Banda Aceh a senior Islamic leader warned foreign relief workers to avoid evangelizing tsunami survivors. Health teams sprayed insecticide to curb malaria in refugee camps as U N officials consider a new special envoy role. U S Deputy Defense Secretary Wolfowitz plans to visit Thailand and Aceh to discuss aid.
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Banda Aceh
Indonesia
Sumatra
Aceh
U.N
Kofi Annan
Annan
Jan Egeland
U.S
Paul Wolfowitz
Thailand
Bangkok
Wolfowitz
Dien Syamsuddin
Indonesian Council of Ulemas
WorldHelp
Associated Press
Syamsuddin
Richard Allan
Mentor Initiative
Ministry of Health
Shoknga
Nine claimants battle over infant in Sri Lanka tsunami aftermath
In Kalmunai Base Hospital, nine women contend over an infant nicknamed Baby 81, each asserting ownership after the December 26 disaster. A man outside threatened self harm if the child is not given to his family and a hospital official notes that many claimants believe the baby resembles their own.
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Kalmunai
Sri Lanka
Colombo
Kalmunai Base Hospital
K. Muhanthan
Sky TV
Sharon cuts contact with Abbas before Abbas inauguration
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon severed all contact with Mahmoud Abbas on the eve of his inauguration and demanded a real stop to militant attacks before any peace talks. A Gaza crossing attack that killed six Israelis prompted the snub, underscoring stalled hopes for a quick restart of negotiations. Assaf Sharir, Sharon’s spokesman, said meetings with Abbas would not occur until a decisive halt to terror.
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Jerusalem
Ariel Sharon
Mahmoud Abbas
Abbas
Sharon
Gaza Strip
Assaf Sharir
Yasser Arafat
Israel
United States
Arafat
American tourist charged after Ring of Kerry crash
An American tourist, seriously injured in a Ring of Kerry crash, has been charged with driving dangerously. Police described the route as a popular coastal scenic circuit with a dangerously narrow road and little margin for error.
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Dublin
Ireland
Ring of Kerry
Oil tanker Orfeo grounds near Coatzacoalcos Mexico
The Orfeo, an 188 foot tanker operated by Naval Mexicana SA, ran aground at Coatzacoalcos after being dragged from its anchorage by strong winds and waves. It carried no cargo and no oil spills were reported as Veracruz officials assisted the seven rescued crew members. Ports nearby were closed to navigation.
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Mexico
Coatzacoalcos
Orfeo
Gulf of Mexico
Naval Mexicana SA
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