Bush leaves it to Olmert to push Mideast peace
President Bush urged Mideast leaders to make hard peace choices, leaving Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert to present a plan in a divided Knesset. He avoided concrete steps, projecting a future Palestinian state and peaceful region, while Olmert faces investigations and weak parliamentary support amid a fragile peace effort.
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China quake toll could reach 50 000 says official
China warns death toll from the central China earthquake may rise toward 50 000 as rescue efforts continue. More than 72 hours after the quake, crews shift from searching for survivors to recovering bodies in Sichuan where 10 million are affected. At least 12 300 buried and 102 100 injured as two chemical plants collapse near Luoshui town in Shifang city.
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Junta vows action against aid hoarders in cyclone hit Myanmar
Myanmar's junta warned it will take legal action against those who trade or hoard international aid after Cyclone Nargis killed over 43,000. Foreign aid reportedly sold in markets and relief diverted by the military drew sharp criticism from aid groups. Human Rights Watch cited evidence of seized foreign biscuits and distribution of low quality local alternatives. The state radio denied misappropriation while promising action against hoarders and sellers.
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