Our woman in Havana meets Castro in cautious handshake
U S diplomat Vicki Huddleston, based in Havana since 1999, describes a fragile liaison with Cuba and a growing willingness to speak publicly. She led the radios distribution, met Cuban officials, and navigated shifting U S policy under Bush after decades of severed diplomatic relations.
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Israeli Forces Shell Arafat HQ After Israeli Toll
Israeli troops shelled Yasser Arafat's headquarters early Thursday in retaliation for the killing of 17 Israelis. The strike follows a deadly attack linked to Palestinian militants, heightening tensions in the region.
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Israelis move back into West Bank Jenin amid curfew after suicide bombing
Israeli troops and armor entered Jenin enforcing a curfew for about 30,000 residents following an 18-year-old Islamic militant's suicide bombing that killed 18 Israelis. Arafat condemned the strikes as a dirty war while Israel blamed him for ongoing attacks. Prime Minister Sharon plans Washington talks on a regional plan but will not commit until terror ends as Bush says weekend meetings may shape U S moves.
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Bangkok Road Hazards Highlight Asian Traffic Death Toll
A vivid portrait of Bangkok motorcycle taxi drivers and tuk tuks weaving through crowded streets illustrates risky behavior across Asia. The piece cites half of global road deaths in the region, with examples from India, China, Indonesia, Vietnam and beyond, noting lax enforcement and corruption as factors while contrasting safer trends in Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore.
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Tensions ease despite Pakistani shot down Indian drone
An unmanned Indian spy plane was shot down by Pakistani jets near Raja Jang south of Lahore as U S envoy Armitage declared tensions had eased but war risk remained. Pakistan demanded restraint while Musharraf called for a long term end to cross border attacks and India pressed for credible assurances.
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