Two Guinean Boys Return Home With Honors Letter Moves Europe
After four days as ghosts in the machine the two 14 year olds Yaguine Koita and Fode Tounkara are flown back to Guinea with honors. Their letter pleading for aid sparked a European debate on Africa’s poverty and prompted public memorials the UN IMF and Belgian officials to weigh action.
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Probe faulted shipwreck blamed on crew and seas
China Daily reports a special government panel found human error and stormy seas caused the Dashun disaster. Investigators cited overloading cargo and excessive flooding after a fire, with bad Bohai Gulf weather hampering rescue. The Dashun sailed from Yantai to Dalian when it sank killing 280.
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Madonna announces pregnancy with second child
Madonna 41 and boyfriend Guy Ritchie 31 say they are expecting a child at year end. The pair, who met in London, request privacy during this time. Madonna has a 3 year old daughter Lourdes with ex-husband Carlos Leon.
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The Stowaways Letter to Europe From Africa’s Youth
The letter carried by Yaguine Koita and Fode Tounkara appeals to European officials for help to end Africa’s suffering. It highlights war, disease, malnutrition, and lack of access to quality education, urging solidarity and funding for education and development in Guinea and across Africa. The youths describe private schooling costs and poverty, call for an African organization to advance progress, and plea that Europe support their right to study and a better future.
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Taiwan China shift aims for talks amid stiff standoff
Taiwan president elect Chen Shui-bian and Chinese leader Jiang Zemin agreed to negotiate an end to five decades of tensions. Beijing conditioned any talks on Taiwan recognizing itself as part of China. US diplomats Holbrooke and Roth noted Taiwan and Chen's win would be discussed in Beijing. Jiang offered to ease tensions and suggested talks could occur with either side visiting the other's territory.
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