Iraqis dodge two week weapon amnesty amid gun culture
In Baghdad on the first day of a two week amnesty, Iraqis showed little sign of surrendering guns despite an order from the U S led occupation. Many residents, including Ali Hassan, keep Kalashnikovs for protection. compliance remains low as security in postwar Iraq remains unreliable.
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Mortar attack hits Baghdad base injuring U S soldier
A U S Army base on Baghdad s outskirts came under mortar fire early Sunday. One soldier was slightly injured by shrapnel with the injury not named by the Army. The attack marked the first mortar strike in Baghdad since the war ended.
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Pope urges media to aid peace building
Pope John Paul II, citing his use of TV and radio, urged the mass media to help create a peaceful world by demolishing distrust. He told pilgrims that social communication can contribute to peace by fostering truth, justice, love and freedom, and encouraging understanding and reconciliation.
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Paint spills on Copenhagen Little Mermaid statue
Vandals poured white paint on the Little Mermaid statue at the harbor entrance in Copenhagen. Police said the paint was removed early Sunday after the late Saturday attack. No arrests have been made. The 1913 bronze tribute to Hans Christian Andersen attracts about one million visitors annually and has faced repeated vandalism.
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World leaders hug at Geneva summit easing Iraq war tensions
At the Evian summit leaders projected unity pledging billions to fight AIDS and hunger. Chirac praised Bush for congressional AIDS funding and EU officials signaled 1.2 billion more. Thousands protested around Geneva as Chretien cited a positive mood and solidarity.
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