Fox presses for U S immigration reform during Congress address
Mexican President Vicente Fox urged a realistic migration deal with the United States during a joint congressional appearance. He and President Bush call for a year-end agreement, widespread legalization for many Mexican migrants, and a temporary worker program while Castaneda cautions a careful, slow negotiation.
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Parliament backs framework of Macedonia peace plan
Macedonia's parliament approved the general framework of a peace accord with ethnic Albanians, paving the way for NATO to restart weapons collection from the National Liberation Army. The vote was 91 to 19 with two abstentions, as lawmakers weigh constitutional changes and broader ethnic rights in exchange for rebel disarmament.
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Arabs Reject Compromise on Racism Declaration at Durban
Arab states rejected a compromise text for the World Conference Against Racism final declaration in Durban, while the EU accepted a version that avoided direct criticism of Israel. The dispute centered on how to reference the Palestinian conflict, anti Semitism, and the legacy of slavery and colonization, with the U N and other parties awaiting a new proposal.
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