Karzai Accepts Afghan Presidency Amid Calls for Peace
In Kabul Hamid Karzai accepted selection as Afghanistan president with pledges to ethnic healing and national reconstruction. The vote, by a 1,650-member grand council, moves Afghanistan toward a more representative government under a U.N. backed process. In Jerusalem Shimon Peres resumes contacts with Palestinian officials but will not meet Yasser Arafat now. Arafat’s cabinet convenes as Israeli forces raid Ramallah and Hebron in renewed incursions.
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Veterans recall Argentina's surrender in Falklands anniversary
In Stanley, islanders and British veterans marked twenty years since Britain defeated Argentina in the Falklands War. The parade and prayers honored 255 British dead from the 78 day conflict that ended with Argentine troops surrendering on June 14, 1982. Color Sgt. Vincent Wilson recalled the moment white flags signaled Argentina's will to fight had collapsed.
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Opposition landslide in South Korea local elections
South Korea's main opposition Grand National Party captured 11 of 16 mayoral and gubernatorial posts, including Seoul and Busan, with the ruling Millennium Democratic Party taking four and a splinter party one. Turnout hit a record low 48 percent as voters focused on the World Cup.
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Jurors Seek Moreinfo as Andersen Deliberations Drag
On day nine of deliberations in Arthur Andersen obstruction case jurors asked for lengthy testimony rereads a video and law clarification after a deadlock. Judge Melinda Harmon pressed the panel to continue and planned a Friday ruling on the jurors ninth note indicating possible wrongdoing at the Chicago based firm.
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U.S. bombs Iraqi radar facility in new strike
U S forces again strike Iraqi air defenses after an Iraqi attack on patrols in the southern no fly zone. The Al Amarah radar facility 165 miles southeast of Baghdad was hit to disrupt yesterday’s attack on coalition aircraft.
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Nine Die As Vehicle Bomb Crashes At Karachi U S Consulate
A vehicle packed with a hazardous device crashed into a guard post outside the U S Consulate in Karachi injuring 45 people and killing at least nine. The blast damaged walls barriers and nearby buildings while a U S Marine and five Pakistani employees suffered minor injuries. No Americans were fatally hurt.
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Bush signals plan for Palestinian state amid peace talks
President Bush reaffirmed commitment to evolving a Palestinian state and urged patience as Powell floated interim statehood. He met with Saudi foreign minister and urged no speculation while outlining a vision for two states living side by side and institutions that support peace. Powell said interim statehood remains under consideration and that Arafat should curb violence while the administration pursues a Middle East peace conference this summer.
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Moussaoui Denies Contact With Sept 11 Hijackers
Moussaoui, who won the right to represent himself, repeatedly begged for time to explain why the government should withdraw the case. He claimed he had no contact with the hijackers and cited secret information he could reveal. He was arrested Aug. 16 in Minnesota after flight school officials flagged suspicions.
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Ancient granite relief withheld from New York auction
An Egyptian temple artifact stolen 12 years ago was identified at Christie's in New York and withdrawn. Zahi Hawass said a French Egyptologist flagged the 15 inch granite relief of a god head and shoulders, valued at 7 to 9 thousand dollars, with customs questions prompting its removal. Hawass will travel to New York for final review.
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