Mexico Seizes 27 Sugar Mills to Aid Producers
Mexico City AP reports the government took over 27 sugar mills to aid thousands of unpaid producers. The action, published in the official gazette, takes effect Tuesday. Finance Minister Gil says the measure stops government resources from being milked by owners for personal gain.
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DisneySea opens in Tokyo amid rain with long ticket lines
TOKYO AP reports DisneySea welcomed over 15,000 visitors on opening day despite rain forecasts. The new park showcases adventure rides and a volcano centerpiece instead of a castle and aims to attract up to 10 million guests annually, building on Tokyo Disneyland’s success.
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MirCorp plans private space station for tourists
Moscow based MirCorp announces Mini Station 1 a private tourist orbiter costing about 100 million dollars. Jeffrey Mander president says it will launch into orbit in 2004 built by Russia's RKK Energia which also designed Mir and holds a majority MirCorp stake with other private investors.
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Trial begins for Americans in Afghanistan
Eight foreign aid workers including two Americans face trial in Kabul for allegedly preaching Christianity. The closed session at the supreme court chief justice office heard evidence over four hours as judges consider the case against Shelter Now International staff. The proceedings, likely lasting several days, will allow defense statements and lawyers for the accused.
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DIA Plans Anthrax Research for Defensive Use
The Defense Intelligence Agency will develop small amounts of a potentially stronger anthrax variant. Pentagon officials say the effort is defensive, aiming to ensure an effective vaccine for U S troops, pending legal reviews and congressional oversight.
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U.S. strikes Iraqi air defense posts near As Samawah
U S fighter jets attacked Iraqi anti-aircraft artillery and surface-to-air missile sites south of Baghdad near the city of As Samawah. The strikes, the fourth in southern Iraq within two weeks, were in response to Iraqi hostile threats against U S and British aircraft patrolling the region.
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