World leaders focus on Africa at U.N. Summit
At the United Nations Millennium Summit Africa receives focused attention amid debt, war, poverty and AIDS. Tony Blair urged a new partnership to stabilize conflicts and boost development while leaders including Clinton Castro and Verhofstadt pressed for rapid, capable peacekeeping and reform of UN operations to prevent future atrocities.
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Castro decries wealth power gap at UN Millennium Summit
Cuban leader Fidel Castro used a light moment at the United Nations to spar with wealthier nations. He accused three dozen rich states of monopolizing power harming poorer countries, urging a fairer global distribution of wealth and knowledge. Namibian President Sam Nujoma praised Castro's message.
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U S details human rights abuses in China
The State Department report on global religious freedom cites grim China conditions. A 60 year old Falun Gong follower died after torture, with authorities allegedly forcing her to run in snow as part of abuse. The account accompanies broader findings of intensified repression and labor camps targeting unregistered religious groups.
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New snag threatens hostage release in southern Philippines
In Zamboanga, a money shortage jeopardizes freeing six of the remaining Europeans held by Abu Sayyaf, delaying the promised Friday release as Libya probes funds and negotiators race to Jolo island. The crisis also involves two Finnish, a French, a German, 12 Filipino evangelists, and an American captive.
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Aid workers flee West Timor after killings
Dozens of foreign aid workers evacuated West Timor as Indonesia sent in fresh troops following a deadly attack in Atambua that killed three U N staff and three locals. Militiamen roamed the town while Wahid faced pressure to crack down on militias and refugee camps. Over 100 aid workers departed on chartered flights to Bali.
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