U S Marines target weapons in Haiti disarmament drive
U S Marines raided a house near the presidential palace seeking weapons as Haiti's fragile peace effort continues. Prime Minister Latortue pushes disarmament while violence overwhelms Port au Prince with more than 300 dead in a month of unrest. Aristide and his wife plan a Jamaica return, while interim authorities seek security ministers and elections strategy.
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Ousted Haitian president to travel to Jamaica next week
Ousted Haitian President Aristide and his wife will fly to Jamaica for up to ten weeks after fleeing to exile. Prime Minister P J Patterson said the couple aim to reunite with Aristide’s two daughters in New York, while Aristide maintains he remains Haiti’s legitimate leader and accuses the U S of ousting him.
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South Korean lawmakers clash over impeachment vote
Rival opposition and Roh loyalist lawmakers fought for the National Assembly speaker’s podium as they disputed the first presidential impeachment bill. The 20-minute scuffle halted a vote attempt. Roh supporters kept the seat while the opposition claimed a two thirds majority for impeachment.
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Ferry sinks in cyclone off Madagascar killing 111
A cyclone at Madagascar’s coast sank the ferry Samson with 113 aboard. 111 died and two survived after reaching shore on a raft. The disaster adds to Cyclone Gafilo’s death toll, as aid workers warn of food and water shortages for thousands cut off by the storm.
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UN agency debates censure of Iran at Vienna meeting
At the IAEA board meeting in Vienna, Iran faces possible censure over nuclear secrecy and failure to fully disclose activities. The draft resolution has been toned down with Britain France and Germany seeking tougher language, while Iran and major powers weigh positions as talks continue.
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Israel seeks Gaza withdrawal details amid Gaza West Bank pullback talk
U S diplomats pressed Prime Minister Ariel Sharon for specifics on his Gaza pullout plan while top advisers urged dismantling up to 24 West Bank settlements. The talks aimed to push the plan within the U S backed road map, seeking progress toward a Palestinian state as Washington voices caution and awaits clarity on actions.
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