Zimbabwe tobacco harvest slashed as crisis deepens
Zimbabwe faces a collapsed tobacco harvest with exports dropping from 400 million dollars in 2000 to an estimated 105 million next year. Producers warn the sector, a key hard currency earner, will worsen an economy hit by inflation and 60 percent unemployment. Oliver Gawe of the Zimbabwe Tobacco Association cited the impact of land reforms on earnings.
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Zimbabwe
Oliver Gawe
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Zimbabwe Tobacco Association
Indonesia questions two men in Bali bombing case
Indonesian officials interrogated a security guard and another man about the deadly Bali nightclub bombing and said traces of C-4 explosives were found at the blast site. The government faced pressure to curb terrorism as Laskar Jihad, tied to the military, disbanded signaling steps against extremism.
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Bali
Jakarta
Laskar Jihad
al- Qaida
Indonesia blast prompts anti terrorism push and inquiries
Two American deaths are confirmed as police question at least 47 people about Saturday's blast that killed nearly 200 tourists. Indonesia faces calls to crack down on al-Qaida and local allies, with President Bush and Secretary Powell urging action. C-4 traces found at the scene, police deny arrests of two suspects intensively questioned.
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Saleh Saaf
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Da’i Bachtiar
Iraqis vote for unopposed Saddam in shadow of war
In Tikrit and across Iraq millions cast ballots in a single candidate referendum to extend Saddam Hussein's presidency for seven years. Voters praised him while expressing anti US sentiment as artillery and missile batteries loomed nearby. Baghdad Baath drives urged turnout aiming for a 100 percent yes majority.
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Detention of Jerusalem's chief Muslim cleric over interview
Israel questioned Tkrima Sabri, 63, at his home for three hours about a newspaper interview in which he was quoted endorsing death by own action bombings. Sabri said he was misquoted and had no position on attacks. He has often provoked outrage and police detentions.
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