Argentina to introduce Argentino currency next January
Officials said Argentina will circulate a new currency named Argentino alongside the peso and dollar. The move aims to inject money without breaking the peso dollar parity, aiding those hit by a four year recession and 18 percent unemployment.
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Ebola death raises toll to 18 in Central Africa outbreak
In Brazzaville officials report another Ebola fatality in Mbomo raising the Republic of Congo outbreak death toll to 18. Government spokesman Francois Ibovi says 11 cases linked to the Republic of Congo and seven more infections identified in neighboring Gabon.
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Former Aum Shinrikyo leader faces death penalty in Tokyo attack
Prosecutors seek the death penalty for Tomomitsu Niimi, ex "home affairs minister" of Aum Shinji Kyo, for 26 murders across seven nerve gas attacks in Tokyo. The Tokyo subway killings killed 12 and sickened thousands. Iraq claims a surface-to-air missile hit an allied jet over southern Iraq, but the plane survived. U.S. and Britain deny their air forces were struck.
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Israelis ease pressure on Palestinians amid West Bank raids
Israeli troops targeted gunmen in a West Bank house, killing one and wounding two, during a raid that also arrested 17 suspects in a separate village. Despite clashes Palestinian officials reported eased restrictions, including Gaza airport repair and reopening a border crossing with Egypt. Jericho roads opened while other barriers stayed. Foreign Minister Peres voiced hope for renewed peace talks, while Prime Minister Sharon faced Likud opposition and denied contact with Palestinian leaders.
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India and Pakistan on alert as war prep rises
New Delhi and Islamabad move troops to the frontier and put missiles on alert amid rising tensions after parliament attack accusations. U S Powell freezes assets of Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Tayyiba as diplomacy unfolds.
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Powell freezes terrorists assets to ease India Pakistan tensions
Secretary of State Colin Powell named two Pakistan based groups as terrorists and launched a diplomatic effort to avert conflict between India and Pakistan. He telephoned Pakistani President Musharraf and Indian Foreign Minister Singh urging restraint and dialogue.
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