Second North Korea plutonium site hinted by experts
South Korean experts say a second North Korean plutonium production plant would be hard to hide but cannot be ruled out amid suspicions of a buried facility. The New York Times cites krypton gas detections near the border, while officials caution there is no hard evidence of a secret plant.
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Two U S Soldiers Dead As Iraq Violence Rises
In Iraq two American soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division were killed by rocket propelled grenades and small arms fire near Tal Afar, while another soldier was injured. An Iraqi UN relief worker also died amid ongoing attacks as U S forces plan an Iraqi civil defense force of about 6800 to aid security.
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Palestinians outlaw violent groups in new decree
The Palestinian Authority outlawed groups that espouse violence in a decree aimed at meeting Israel’s demand for action against militants and backing a U.S. backed peace plan. The move coincided with talks in Jerusalem between Ariel Sharon and Mahmoud Abbas ahead of Washington summits.
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U S soldiers kill suspected Taliban fighters in Afghanistan
U S soldiers killed about two dozen suspected Taliban militants after their convoy was ambushed near Spinboldak in Kandahar. Apache helicopter gunships reportedly killed 19 of the attackers as the pursuit continued into surrounding hills. No coalition casualties reported.
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