Peace talks edge forward amid Gaza West Bank violence
Israelis and Palestinians report progress on a draft peace treaty amid clashes that killed an eight year old in Nablus and wounded seven others. Beilin and Abed Rabbo lead negotiations while refugees’ fate remains a potential deal breaker. Both sides doubt completion before January elections.
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Haider hints at quitting amid Freedom Party collapse
In Austria, Joerg Haider confirms a Monday resignation as Carinthia governor after a bleak general election where his Freedom Party dropped to about 10 percent. Party chief Herbert Haupt says Haider will stay on in Carinthia, but the move follows infighting and public backlash over anti-foreigner rhetoric and trips to Iraq.
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South America's new leaders vow to fight poverty and reform
South America elected leaders spanning right and left as nations like Ecuador Colombia and Bolivia chart paths away from free market excess. Voters seek economic revival with Uribe promising order in Colombia while Gutierrez in Ecuador and Sanchez de Lozada in Bolivia pledge reforms to curb poverty and spur jobs.
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