British Cabinet minister resigns over Iraq crisis
London AP reports senior Labour minister Robin Cook resigns accusing the government of backing war without United Nations support or domestic backing. Clare Short remains in cabinet amid expected departures and Blair faces a hostile Commons debate. Polls show mixed public opinion on war with Britain.
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Australia backs Iraq war and orders Iraqi diplomats to leave
Prime Minister Howard announced Australia will join a US led coalition in any invasion of Iraq. He said five Iraqi diplomats and their families must depart within five days, and authorized the Defense Force chief to deploy if needed. Public opposition and polling show wide dissent while Parliament debates timing.
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Adventurer sails reed boat toward Australia voyage
American explorer Peter Buck, 39, from Rowe Massachusetts, begins an 11000 mile reed boat crossing from Vina Del Mar toward Sydney. Buck seeks proof that pre-Incan Aymara voyaged by sea, aided by Chilean navy monitoring. His 60 foot, three masted Viraccha II carries eight crew with satellite comms.
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Court bans Basque party accused of terrorist acts
Spain’s Supreme Court outlawed Batasuna, the Basque party linked to ETA, in a unanimous 16 judge ruling. The decision bars Batasuna from May municipal elections. about 1,000 elected officials may complete terms. Prime Minister Aznar hailed the ruling as preventing terrorists from shaping Spain’s political process.
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