World Economic Forum opens in New York amid security alert
About 3,000 global corporate and political leaders gather in Manhattan for five days of talks on poverty, security after the Sept 11 attacks, and global growth. Police deploy heavily around the Waldorf Astoria as thousands more monitor protests expected to be peaceful. Interim Afghan leader Hamid Karzai will address the opening.
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Bush warns axis of evil nations amid Iraq Iran and North Korea
The United States watches Iraq Iran and North Korea after Defense Secretary Rumsfeld and President Bush frame them as an axis of evil seeking weapons of mass destruction. No military action is imminent as inspectors and talks are pursued.
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Iraqi opposition group predicts deal to keep U.S. backing
The Iraqi National Congress said it expects an agreement with the United States to continue funding its efforts to topple Saddam Hussein. State Department officials said no settlement was reached and the INC faced losing financial support at month’s end unless an acceptable accounting plan is produced.
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Palestinian woman bomber in Jerusalem martyr operation
A Palestinian paramedic Wafa Idris 27 from Amari refugee camp carried out a lone act in downtown Jerusalem on Sunday, becoming the first woman to use her body as a hazardous device in the conflict. The Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigade claimed responsibility, calling it a martyr operation. Idris, a Red Crescent worker injured earlier in clashes, died in the attack while the broader incident injured many and caused extensive damage.
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Israeli reservists refuse to serve in West Bank and Gaza
More than 80 Israeli reserve soldiers refuse West Bank and Gaza duty signing a petition aimed at pressuring a withdrawal from Palestinian areas and evacuating settlements. Organizers seek 500 combat soldiers. backlash rises as officers issue a counter letter calling the move deplorable.
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