Canberra Fire Devastates Suburbs as Australia’s Capital Burns
A Canberra brush fire roars through the capital destroying hundreds of homes and forcing thousands to flee. Two people killed as 20 percent of the city loses power and embers threaten more houses amid emergency declarations and backburning efforts. Firefighters battle three major blazes under worsening westerly winds.
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U N inspectors find no Iraqi violations at sites of concern
U N arms monitors inspected 13 sites flagged by U S and British intelligence as facilities of concern and found no signs of revived weapons production in almost 400 inspections since late November. Blix prepared to seek clarification from Iraqi officials as he pursues discrepancies over old WMD programs.
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Mobile labs checked in Iraq
United Nations arms inspectors examined mobile labs in Iraq on Saturday visiting at least six sites in Baghdad including Trade Ministry food warehouses. They checked refrigerator trucks and a trailer amid concerns Iraq could use mobile fermentation units for biological weapons while Iraqi officials said the labs tested food ration safety. Inspectors declined to discuss findings.
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Roh says U.S. debated attack on North Korea
South Korea's Roh Moo-hyun says top U.S. officials discussed a possible invasion last month before seeking a peaceful solution over North Korea's nuclear program. U.S. officials deny such talks, stressing diplomacy as Washington offers security guarantees and aid in exchange for a nuclear-free peninsula.
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