India warns of massive retaliation if Pakistan uses nukes
India’s army chief Gen Sunderajan Padmanabhan pledges severe retaliation for any nuclear attack but says New Delhi will not strike first. He says a nuclear exchange would be disastrous. Defence Minister Fernandes echoes no first strike but vows retaliation if attacked. Pakistan media warns of border buildup.
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Pakistani border soldier eyes India across fence
A Pakistan Border Security Force soldier aims his gun in a bunker along the border with India. Gen Rashid Quereshi says the world has been told of Indian military buildup for two weeks and notes Indian troop amassing at the border causing friction between the nations.
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Colombia peace talks teetering in rebel safe haven
Rebels from the FARC withdraw from camps outside San Vicente del Caguan as the army waits for orders from President Pastrana to retake the zone if peace talks fail. UN envoy LeMoyne has until Saturday night to salvage negotiations. civilians face fear and possible displacement.
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Palestinian police detain two officials in smuggling case
Palestinian police detained two senior officials suspected of attempting to smuggle a boatload of arms into Gaza. A third official was sought as violence followed with Israeli missile boats firing at Gaza naval targets and Rafah homes. The ship carrying 50 tons of arms was seized last week, with claims it originated in Iran for Gaza.
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U S and Russia Face Missile Defense Clash and Cooperation
Moscow reports that Russia alone has a shield over its capital but shows no plan to match Washington nationwide missile defense. A U S State Department official said the Bush administration would welcome Russia developing its own anti missile tech and would cooperate in an anti missile venture. Analysts doubt practical pooling, noting the offer may aim to mend ties after ABM treaty withdrawal.
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Chechen fighting intensifies across Chechnya
Russian helicopters attacked rebel camps in southeast Chechnya and blockaded roads to Shali as troops push to root out militants. In 24 hours seven Russian servicemen were killed and 19 wounded, four rebels died, and over 150 people were detained on suspicion of rebel activity. Artillery was used in the Shali district.
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Argentina ends dollar link and lets peso float global markets
Argentina ends a decade of dollar linking by allowing the peso to float. Depositors furious at new limits on withdrawals rioted, raiding banks and ATMs as the government shifts to a dual rate. The peso trades around 1.7 per dollar in Buenos Aires, with a six week withdrawal freeze cited for stability.
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