Diplomats decry secrecy over detainees as six groups blocked
In New York and Washington, diplomats urge more disclosure about hundreds of immigrants held after Sept 11. They report limited detainee details, with 460 men in custody and 77 facing criminal charges. U S officials cite consular obligations and FBI investigations. Separately, Treasury blocks assets of six suspected terrorist groups including Continuity IRA and Ulster Defence Association.
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U.S
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Pakistan
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Amnesty International
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Russ Bergeron
Washington
Treasury Department
United Kingdom
Continuity Ira
Loyalist Volunteer Force
Orange Volunteers
Red Hand Defenders
Ulster Defence Association
Ulster Freedom Fighters
Spain
Office of Foreign Assets Control
European Union
New Year Celebrations Amid Global Tension and Terror Threats
Buddhist priests mark midnight as 2001 ends amid fears of war between India and Pakistan and ongoing clashes in the Middle East. World leaders pledge continued action against terror while peacekeepers aid Afghanistan. Tropical Cyclone Waka hits Ninafoou as Bangkok, Jakarta, and other cities usher in 2002 with large crowds and security measures.
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Pakistan
Pacific
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Jakarta
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Brussels
New York
Cape Town
Caracas
Hong Kong
Times Square
United States
Atal Bihari Vajpayee
South Pacific
Ninafo'ou
Waka
Pope John Paul II asks for strength to carry on
Pope John Paul II prayed for the strength to continue his papacy as health problems slowed his energy. He asked God for the strength to carry on in faithful service to the Church of Rome and the world during the New Year’s Eve service at St. Peter’s Basilica, drawing applause and tears from the congregation. The move to the basilica reflected his frailty, a departure from the usual downtown Rome venue.
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Church of Rome
John Paul
St. Peter's Basilica
Rome
Argentina in crisis as third president quits in 10 days
Riot police seal the Government Palace as Adolfo Rodriguez Saa quits amid Argentina s political and economic crisis. Banks see long lines while security tightens around Casa Rosada and Plaza de Mayo ahead of a one day joint assembly to formalize the resignation.
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Argentina
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Eduardo Camano
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Senate
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Rodriguez Saa
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Casa Rosada
Plaza de Mayo
Camano
Big gifts drop big time
New York AP reports the super rich cut charitable giving in 2001 with the 10 largest gifts totaling 4.6 billion, down from 11.08 billion in 2000. Microsoft chairman remains top donor while Bill Gates gives 2 billion to his foundation, far short of 5 billion a year earlier. Stacy Palmer notes weaker economy affects philanthropy.
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New York
Microsoft Corp
Chronicle of Philanthropy
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Stacy Palmer
The
Chronicle
Arafat vows state in 2002 amid Fatah rallies
Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat used his year end speech to promise a state in 2002. Across the West Bank and Gaza thousands joined rallies marking the 37th anniversary of Fatah. About 8,000 gathered in Gaza City waving flags and singing. Posters hailed Arafat as hero of war and peace.
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Yasser Arafat
West Bank
Gaza Strip
Arafat
Fatah
Gaza City
Desert war games halt over tortoise and milkvetch
In Fort Irwin California the Army's National Training Center faces delays as endangered desert tortoise and Lane Mountain milkvetch block expansion of combat drills. Officials warn environmental studies and potential litigation could push tank training beyond current limits, with 2004 as the optimistic timeline.
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Mojave
U.S
Army
National Training Center
Lane Mountain
Queen Elizabeth II Offered to Surrender Britannia Yacht
Official papers show Elizabeth II offered to give up the Royal Yacht Britannia about 30 years ago to ease government spending. The offer was rejected by Harold Wilson's Labour government in the late 1960s and kept secret to avoid a public backlash amid austerity.
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Labor
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