Adolfo Rodriguez Saa named interim president of Argentina
Adolfo Rodriguez Saa, Argentina’s long-time San Luis governor, chosen as interim president after Fernando de la Rua’s resignation amid protests. His record includes modernization and 30,000 houses, while new leadership follows a four-year recession and Congress shift.
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Christmas Pain Behind Made in China Gifts
In Longgang Guangdong a crowded home hosts injured workers seeking compensation for job injuries amid a booming export economy. Lawyer Zhou Litai handles around 700 hands loss cases while factory conditions, long hours, and weak safety standards drive accidents.
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Kim Dae-jung apologizes over aide’s bribery arrest
President Kim Dae-jung expresses regret to the nation after former presidential secretary Shin Kwang-ock is arrested on bribery charges. Shin, who resigned as vice justice minister, denies the allegations as the ruling party official Choi Tae-gon is linked to the $14,000 bribe. The case hurts government popularity before next year’s election.
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Kaprun cable cars reopen after deadly 2000 disaster
In Kaprun Austria new cable cars began operation marking a return to service at an Alpine resort linked to a disaster last year when a fire in a mounted car trapped passengers. Investigators found a defective heater caused overheated brake oil and a fatal tunnel blaze that killed 155 people.
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Comoros Voters Decide On Draft Constitution Autonomy
Voters in Moroni go to the polls amid coup history to decide a draft constitution granting greater autonomy to the three islands. The referendum requires a turnout of at least half of 224000 registered voters and a simple majority in favor.
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Mideast leaders dismiss report of peace plan offer
Israel and the Palestinians reportedly drafted a plan recognizing a Palestinian state within two months with talks on final details later. Peres and Qureia publicly denied any deal, while sources noted private discussions and Palestinian demands for full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and the West Bank.
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Arafat vows to defy Bethlehem ban for Christmas Eve
Yasser Arafat pledged to ignore an Israeli order banning him from Bethlehem Christmas Eve services and planned to reach Manger Square. The dispute stems from Israel's claim he has not dismantled terror groups while Arafat remains confined to Ramallah.
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Palestinians mull multistage final deal with border workaround
An anonymous Palestinian official says Peres floated a plan to improve interim terms. They might accept a multistage final settlement but reject a new interim accord. One option is for Israel to recognize Palestine under UN resolutions 242 and 338, a move Palestinians see as applying to all West Bank and Gaza. Barak proposed a Palestinian state in Gaza and most of the West Bank with a Jerusalem foothold, but Palestinians rejected it. the offer was dropped after Sharon took power in March.
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