Israeli forces begin withdrawal from Nablus and Ramallah
Israeli tanks and APCs pull back from Nablus and Ramallah as part of a three week offensive tapering. Forces remain near Yasser Arafat's Ramallah HQ while Bethlehem standoff and Jenin camp aftershocks persist. Intermittent water and power hamper the Church of the Nativity siege as leaflets urge surrender to end the crisis.
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Fake goods flood China markets despite crackdown efforts
In Chengde Shopping City and across Chinese cities, counterfeit Adidas, Colgate, MGM, and North Face items flood stalls, with prices as low as 55 yuan. Officials led by Premier Zhu Rongji pledge to curb the flow while Western firms lose billions in sales yearly. many locals seek branded names at bargain prices to join global consumer culture.
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Talks on ending war in Congo stall in Mediation
Talks aimed at ending Congo's three year war stalled after deadlock over government makeup and a temporary constitution. Masire the chief mediator gave conflicting reports on whether talks would resume Monday in South Africa. The talks involve Congo's government two main rebel movements and several opposition groups.
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