Separate graves for famed conjoined twins mourned in Iran
In SCHRASE Iran thousands gather as Ladan and Saleh Bijani are buried in separate graves after their botched separation in Singapore. A cleric led prayers, mourners wore black, and a two mile convoy transported the coffins to Lohrash as gifts note their wills giving all property to orphans. The sisters left a legacy of courage and charity.
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Sharon urges Europe to cut ties with Arafat over peace bid
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon calls for Europe to sever relations with Yasser Arafat, warning of deportation if the Palestinian leader undermines the peace process. A senior aide says Israel would consider deportation. Abbas counters with accusations of incitement.
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Liberia's Charles Taylor pledges to step down amid crisis
In Monrovia the Liberian president urged supporters to accept resignation under pressure from U.N. sanctions and rebel threats. He called himself a sacrificial lamb and criticized U.S. advisers while seeking an international peacekeeping deployment.
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Britain backs Iraq uranium claim amid U S withholding data
London defends the charge that Iraq sought uranium in Africa, despite U S doubts and CIA scepticism. Foreign Secretary Straw says Britain received the information from foreign intelligence and could not share full details with Washington. He notes a Niger envoy investigated and discounted the claims, while Blair maintains the assertion remains true.
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