United Nations building blast toll rises in Baghdad
The U N death toll from the Canal Hotel explosion climbs to 23 with three more bodies recovered. U N spokesman Salim Lone confirms the figure as search efforts continue. Sergio Vieira de Mello is among the dead.
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Liberia names Bryant interim leader amid postwar demobilization plan
Bryant, described as calm and healer, pledges to work with the UN in a two year transition government for Liberia. He aims to disarm child fighters, restore order and services like electricity, while Wesley Johnson is named vice chairman as the interim government prepares to take power from Moses Blair in October.
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Labor market poised for gradual improvement by 2004 election
Forecasts suggest the labor market will improve gradually, with analysts predicting the unemployment rate near 5.7 percent at the November 2004 election. The four week moving average of jobless claims slipped to 394,250, the lowest since February, while long term claimants rose by 41,000 to 3.67 million, highest since June.
Israel renews targeted killings after Hamas attack
Israel says it linked Hamas leaders to ground attacks and resumes targeted killings after the Jerusalem bombing that wounded over 100 people. Abbas ordered arrests, urged wider crackdown, while Arafat and the PLO weighed measures to enforce law and curb militant displays.
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West African leaders end Liberia peace talks in Accra
The transitional government will yield to an elected one in 2005 as Abubakar closes the Accra talks. He urged Liberians to heal the nation while pledging support. Taylor indicated willingness to step down amid war crimes charges as a 3,250 strong peace force deploys under U.N. and regional pressure.
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