World News Roundup: Hu Presses N Korea Talks
China calls dialogue the only path to resolve the Korean nuclear dispute and pledges help to restart six nation talks. In Paris, Iran extends talks with EU nations and suspends enrichment as climate remains constructive. Kyrgyzstan faces a police-backed bid to restore order after uprisings. A plane crash near Varandei kills 28, with 24 survivors. Pope John Paul II appears briefly from his window, blessing the crowd.
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Insurgent toll climbs after Lake Tharthar raid in Iraq
Iraq and U S forces killed 85 militants at a suspected training camp on Lake Tharthar in central Iraq, one of the insurgency's deadliest blows. Officials credited citizen tips after January elections as raids produced more arrests and cache discoveries.
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U.S. Envoys Press Sharon on West Bank Settlement Growth
Two senior U.S. envoys met with Prime Minister Ariel Sharon in Jerusalem seeking clarification on plans to expand the West Bank’s largest settlement and encircle East Jerusalem with 3,500 new housing units. State Department officials said the issue was raised during talks with Elliott Abrams and David Welch, and with Vice Premier Shimon Peres.
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