Explosion Kills Two in Gaza City Mercedes Car Blast
An explosion in a white Mercedes in Gaza City left two dead and body parts scattered around the mangled vehicle. Police say identities and cause are not yet known. Hamas denies Israel injuries, while some Israeli officials suggest leadership losses. In Greece, police say they have a suspected November 17 terrorist in custody, the first breakthrough after 27 years of hunting Europe’s urban guerrilla group. Prime Minister Costas Simitis vows more arrests as the crackdown continues.
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Graves Said to Mark Airstrike Victims in Afghan Village
Afghan villagers show 25 fresh graves of civilians claimed to be killed by a U S airstrike in Kakarak while U S military investigators say they were not shown the graves. Investigators report 11 injured and no bodies found, amid disputed casualty numbers.
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U.N. presses Iraq to allow weapons inspectors back in
In Vienna, U.N. officials and Iraqi foreign minister Naji Sabri say progress was made toward returning inspectors to Iraq after 30 years. Kofi Annan calls the session satisfactory while avoiding a near-term breakthrough. Sanctions relief remains tied to disarmament per Security Council resolutions.
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Mexico auction again for Mexicana and Aeromexico
Mexico plans to sell its two largest airlines separately after government seizure six years ago. Cintra oversees the sale with Merrill Lynch handling bids, targeting year end.
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Experts warn 45 million to be infected with AIDS virus
London AP reports that about 45 million more people worldwide could contract HIV by 2010 unless drastic action is taken. Researchers from WHO UN AIDS and other bodies say 29 million infections could be prevented with extended prevention efforts costing about 27 billion dollars.
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