Chinese Net surfing surging puts China at No 3 Internet users
AP dispatch notes China climbs to third in global Internet users with over 45 million logging on regularly, a 72 percent rise from last year. The report, cited by People’s Daily, says 1.26 billion population and tight government controls on content amid push for commercial use. Archbishop Williams named Canterbury’s 104th archbishop as Blair names successor to Carey. Williams, 52, praised by some as orthodox and deep thinker, while some conservatives worry over his past ordination of a priest linked to a homosexual relationship.
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Congo Rwanda sign peace deal amid war weariness
Congolese and Rwandan officials announced a peace agreement after five days of talks mediated by Jacob Zuma. The accord requires disarming Hutu militias in Congo and their return to Rwanda, while Rwanda promises to withdraw its troops. rebels warn peace may still falter. Meanwhile Pope John Paul II begins a World Youth Day visit to Toronto with vast crowds and a cross memorial as his frail health concerns rise.
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Study finds women recall emotions better than men
A psychology study shows women remember emotionally evocative images more accurately than men by 10 to 15 points. MRI data reveal stronger neural responses to emotional scenes in women, with researchers led by Turhan Canli at SUNY Stony Brook noting tighter integration of emotion and memory in female brains.
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Pollsters warn GOP turnout could be low
Washington based pollsters warn that GOP turnout may falter if the negative mood widens. They cite World Com’s misstatement and economic jitters as factors, with Democrats needing seven House seats and Republicans one to control the Senate.
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Security gaps stay as TSA faces airport checks
Washington lawmakers say post 9 11 security reforms lag. Tests showed fake guns bombs and other weapons bypassed screens at 32 major airports nearly one quarter of the time. They question hiring deadlines and baggage screening gear while critiquing security measures after the attacks. Norman Mineta testified with Michael Jackson and James Loy as Magaw’s successor appears.
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