Putin on Royal Welcome for First Russian State Visit
In London Putin arrives as guest of Queen Elizabeth II for a state banquet at Buckingham Palace. The visit aims to repair Iraq-war tensions and signals Russia's growing economic ties with Britain while both nations mourn British soldiers killed in Iraq.
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U.N. inspector questions Iraq WMD evidence
U.N. weapons inspector Hans Blix criticized the United States for asserting Iraq had weapons of mass destruction without providing proof after months of searches. He noted 230 sites checked, questioned the pace of the invasion justification, and defended his assessment that no evidence confirmed Saddam hid such weapons.
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Syria Silent After U S Attack On Iraqi Convoy
Syria offered no comment on the U S assault that hit an Iraqi convoy on the border, wounding guards and taking some into American custody. Officials avoided confrontation as Damascus seeks to remain a partner in the war on terror and recently shut Palestinian groups linked to terrorism.
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Satellite TV fuels Iraqi appetite for open television
In postwar Iraq satellite dishes surge as Iraqis flock to cartoons games and Arabic channels. Prices fall from 300 to 250 dollars while rooftops bustle with signal alerts. US British forces back satellite access and a new Iraqi Media Network, sparking debates and anti US sentiment alongside newfound freedom.
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Rescue At Sea Freezes 27 Crew From Green Glory
In the Arabian Sea about 350 miles off Oman, 27 crew members from the cargo vessel Green Glory were rescued after it began sinking. An MH-60 helicopter airlifted them to the British auxiliary ship Sir Tristram, with 25 from lifeboats and two from 12 foot seas in a five hour operation coordinated by U S and British forces.
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Iranian protester dies after self immolation outside French embassy
An Iranian woman identified by activists as Meda Hassani died from injuries after setting herself on fire outside the French embassy during a protest against the Mujahedeen Khalq. Police confirmed her death. three others who self immolated survived.
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Train derailment in India kills 51 near Bombay
A monsoon landslide toppled a boulder onto tracks tearing four passenger cars from a train near a village south of Bombay. Rescue workers recovered more bodies, raising the death toll to 51, while officials said efforts would focus on debris clearance of mangled coaches.
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