Mexican and U S leaders discuss trade concerns
In Guadalajara 11 U S senators and congressmen met 20 Mexican counterparts to address long running complaints about U S agricultural subsidies and their impact on Mexican farmers. U S lawmakers signaled willingness to cut subsidies under WTO talks while Mexico pressed for freer trade and questioned new U S bioterrorism safeguards. Immigration and border security also featured in this annual dialogue.
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Cannes spotlight on computer animation with Shrek leads
Cannes embraces CG animation as Shrek becomes the first computer animated film in 27 years to compete in the main festival. Shrek 2 joins 19 titles amid heavy competition from Wong Kar wais 2046 and Fahrenheit 9 11. CG dominates slates at Disney and DreamWorks, while hand drawn work recedes.
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Sonia Gandhi closes in on India's foreign-born prime minister
In New Delhi Sonia Gandhi, leader of Congress, wins a unanimous re-election to push her toward the premiership after a sweeping election victory over Atal Bihari Vajpayee. She meets allies over the weekend and hopes to secure a coalition majority. Her foreign birth and Catholic heritage are noted as potential hurdles. Kalam would appoint and then the Parliament would vote to confirm.
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U S launches second probe into Afghan prisoner abuse
In Kabul the U S military announced a second inquiry in a week into detainee abuse in Afghanistan amid calls for transparency of secret U S run jails. An Afghan officer alleged beating and sexual assault during 40 days in custody last summer. The case follows a broader pattern of alleged abuse in U S holding facilities and parallels Abu Ghraib’s fallout.
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Iraq commander moves to end most coercive interrogation tactics
Washington AP report notes Lt. Gen. Ricardo Sanchez directs removal of most coercive methods in Iraq interrogations. Pentagon confirms 25 isolation requests approved since mid October, 3 denied to place detainees in stress positions. High level approval remains for direct questioning with no contact.
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