Colombian rebels suspected in deadly truck bomb
A truck bomb exploded beside a refreshment stand on a rural road near Arauca in northeastern Colombia. One person was killed and six injured. Police said the truck carried 660 pounds of explosives. Authorities suspect FARC and ELN involvement in planned attacks in the region.
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Colombia’s Arauca War Zone Faces Heightened Clashes
In Arauca, leftist rebels and right wing paramilitaries battle for oil rich plains as U S forces aid Colombian troops in counter guerrilla training. In Bogota, suspected rebels attacked three city buses with gasoline bombs incinerating one. two women arrested. Authorities blame FARC for the attacks. In western Colombia, authorities review the death of a radio station owner.
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Blair under siege as Labour rebels press Iraq vote
Tony Blair faces party revolt and criticism over Iraq policy as ministers threaten to resign and poll numbers dip. He pushes for a new United Nations Security Council resolution while antiwar activists demand a parliamentary vote if action proceeds.
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OPEC Maintains Quotas but Stands Ready to Increase
In Vienna OPEC kept current crude production limits at 24.5 million bpd and pledged future output if disruptions arise. The group avoided naming Iraq war risks, citing market balance while warning tensions could curb its influence. Doha meeting planned for June 11 to review conditions.
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Turkish prime minister signals push to allow U S troops
Erdogan, named prime minister, hints at cabinet reshuffle but offers no pledge on purging opponents to U S troop deployment along Iraq's northern border. Erdogan's popularity may help push public support amid polls showing Turkish opposition to war. U S shipments wait offshore.
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