Envoy defends U.S. aid in Colombia clash over quagmire vows
In Bogota U S top envoy Thomas Pickering defended a 1 6 billion anti narcotics package saying U S aid will be limited to equipment and training for Colombia's army and that Washington has no plan to send troops The plan faces opposition from human rights groups and lawmakers who warn it could pull the U S into the long running conflict The CIA notes cocaine production rose 20 percent last year as coca cultivation increased in Colombia and shifts to southern Putumayo where U S trained battalions would aid operations against rebels and drug labs
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Gap between rich, poor snags world trade talks
At the UNCTAD conference in Bangkok, leaders warn that globalization benefits are uneven and risk backlash. Juan Somavia of the ILO says markets must work for everybody, while the US echoes EU mistrust and urges a new round of talks without committing to a timeline.
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Kohl scandal costs German Christian Democrats 20.5 million
Parliament President Wolfgang Thierse announced the CDU must forfeit 20.5 million in government funds tied to illegal campaign financing under Helmut Kohl. The penalty, withheld from 1998 matching funds, will be distributed to other parties and the party plans to appeal.
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Hostages recall hijacked Ariana Airlines flight to asylum
Afghan airliner hijack ended with Stansted landing after Kabul departure on Feb 6. Hostages say hijackers were a single family invoking asylum abroad, with wives and children on board. Passengers returned to Afghanistan or pursued Britain asylum. 13 men appeared in court in Britain.
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