Israel debates Arafat attendance at Beirut summit
In Jerusalem the fate of Yasser Arafat’s Beirut summit attendance hangs on a hoped cease fire while U S mediators press for progress. A Fatah linked militia failed a car bombing at Malha Mall. two assailants died and the attack was thwarted as Zinni seeks a truce before the Arab summit.
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Afghan quake toll climbs as aftershocks hinder aid
An earthquake in Afghanistan and nearby Pakistan killed at least 1,200 people with authorities warning the toll could rise. In Nahrin area, 600 bodies were recovered as aftershocks continued, thousands homeless, and aid groups pressed for tents, medicines, and relief supplies amid calls for helicopters and emergency support.
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Turkey
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China blocks U S warship port call in Hong Kong
Beijing rejects the USS Curtis Wilbur visit to Hong Kong amid tensions over Taiwan. China’s Foreign Ministry said port calls are decided case by case and declined to confirm Vice President Hu Jintao's planned U.S. visit, criticizing U.S. Taiwan policy after Tang Yiao ming attended a Florida defense event. Premier Zhu Rongji linked Tang’s trip to broader complaints with Washington.
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Anthrax Traces Found at Al Qaida Sites Says Myers
U S troops found traces of anthrax at suspected al Qaida biology sites but samples were too small to prove weaponization, with some ricin positives noted. A Kandahar site showed limited equipment to form anthrax into a weapon. Training Afghan forces to guard borders begins in weeks, led by special operations teams.
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