China braces for Lunar New Year travel surge amid SARS calm
As 1.89 billion trips are forecast during the Spring Festival, Beijing reports only three SARS cases this season. Authorities tighten checks at airports and trains, with temperature screenings and separate disembarkation for Guangzhou departures to prevent spread. Tong Yin, a Beijing student, notes the holiday rush amid good economy and high travel.
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Shiite Muslims push for elections in Iraq display of power
Shiite clergy demand direct vote for a regional caucus chosen legislature. U S and Iraqi officials request UN aid to study possible elections. An advance platoon of over 30 Japanese soldiers arrives in southern Iraq to assist water, schools and medical care, with total force to 1,000 by March.
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Sharon signals Golan withdrawal and barrier review
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon told Parliament that peace with Syria would require a full Golan Heights withdrawal and ordered a review of the West Bank barrier. He hinted he may not pay the price for peace, while Hamas outlined a shift toward recruiting female suicide bombers following recent attacks.
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