Rescuers Inch Toward Kursk Sub In Deep Sea Crisis
Rescuers in an under water escape capsule battled swirling sand and strong currents while racing to reach the Kursk submarine at the sea bottom where 116 sailors were trapped. Britain deployed a mini-sub to Norway as a potential aid. Russia rejected foreign help but said it would continue rescue efforts amid worsening weather and low life signs.
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Hostage freed as Abu Sayyaf talks near more releases
In Jolo Philippines negotiators say one hostage Lucrecia Dablo was freed by Abu Sayyaf of Sipadan captives. They expect at least nine Western hostages and three French journalists to be freed Thursday amid Libyan backed talks.
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U.N. report says sanctions usually ineffective and illegal
A U.N.-commissioned report led by Marc Bossuyt concludes economic sanctions often fail to change policy and breach international law, citing Iraq and Cuba as examples. It urges time limits, civilian protections, and alternatives like asset freezes and luxury import bans.
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