Zia Begins Govt Talks After Electoral Victory
Khaleda Zia starts consultations in Bangladesh to form a new government as her four party alliance wins a two thirds majority in parliament. Unofficial results show 202 seats for Zia's BNP and allies out of 283.
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Belgian court delays Sharon war crimes hearing
A Belgian court agreed to delay a hearing on whether Belgium has jurisdiction to probe Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon for war crimes. Lawyers for 23 Palestinian survivors of the 1982 Lebanon massacre filed a June complaint seeking Sharon's indictment.
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Retired Colombian general shot in Bogota assault
A former intelligence chief and retired army general named Ricardo Cifuentes survived a gun attack in Bogota after being approached by two armed men. He was shot in the jaw on a Tuesday night in Duitama while linked to a hard liner's presidential bid, officials said.
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German leaders mark Unity Day amid far-right protests
In Mainz and Berlin Unity Day events reflected Germany’s 11th anniversary of reunification. Chancellor Schroeder and dignitaries upheld democracy despite far-right rallies praising the Sept 11 attacks. Opposition figures urged restraint as police faced clashes with leftists.
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Macedonians plan retake of rebel areas
Macedonian government forces plan to retake ethnically Albanian held areas near Tetovo and Skopje, despite Western warnings that haste could derail the peace process. Interior Minister Ljube Boskoski said security forces would move in with light arms and mixed patrols starting tomorrow.
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New commander leads peacekeepers in Kosovo
French Lt Gen Marcel Valentin assumed command of NATO led peacekeepers in Kosovo. He pledged security for residents as they prepare for elections. He will coordinate with the U N mission and Kosovo leaders to ensure a safe environment amid the province's fragile post conflict state.
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Wildfires devastate vast areas in Russia's Far East
Fires in the Khabarovsk region have scorched over 120000 acres with about 35 blazes burning. Khabarovsk, a city of more than 600000, sits 60 miles from a major fire as emergency crews struggle with limited resources including one plane and two helicopters. Residents shielded from smoke with wet cloths and improvised respirators while hanging damp sheets and placing tubs of water indoors.
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