China plans to modernize its military forces
A Chinese diplomat said Beijing intends to modernize nuclear and other military forces regardless of U S actions on missile defense. He cited economy growth and stated China will honor the test ban treaty while exploring non explosive methods to advance its arsenal. U S officials say modernization predates the current administration and focus on medium to long range missiles remains a concern.
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Black Sea search probes Noahs Ark site by Ballard team
A 19 member U S Bulgarian expedition under Robert Ballard sails from Varna aboard Akademik for a 30 day sonar guided mission to the Black Sea. The team seeks undersea signs of ancient habitation and a possible pre flood civilization linked to Genesis narratives near Provodiyska and Kamchia rivers.
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Grenade attack outside Holy Cross school shocks Belfast
Protestant extremists lobbed a homemade grenade near Holy Cross Primary in Ardoyne as about 100 girls and relatives walked to the Protestant neighborhood school under heavy police protection. Four officers were wounded amid ongoing sectarian clashes. three Protestants were arrested and the Red Hand Defenders claimed responsibility.
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Iraq expels five U N humanitarian officials
Iraq ousts five United Nations humanitarian staff accusing them of passing sensitive information to enemy states. Foreign Minister Naji Sabri defends the action on Iraqi television, while the U N says claims lack substantiation but cites safety concerns. The expelled include four Nigerians and one Bosnian.
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Violence shocks Ulster schools as blasts stir fear
The incident at a primary school drew denunciations from hard line Protestants. Paroled killer John White, linked to the Ulster Defense Association, said Wednesday's blast should never have happened and that things are getting out of hand.
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The many wrongdoings of the U N employees
Iraqi foreign minister Naji Sabri criticizes United Nations staff for misconduct, calling their actions shameful and highlighting alleged misdeeds by UN employees.
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UN official works in Iraq humanitarian program office
A United Nations official, working Sunday, served in the U N office that oversees humanitarian programs in Iraq. The report notes their role within the UN system and the agency’s focus on aid delivery amid Iraq’s relief efforts.
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Macedonians press on with peace plan debate
In Skopje the largest party balks at a Western crafted deal as debate over Macedonia’s peace framework continues. International pressure raises hopes the minority Albanian rights plan advances, enabling NATO weapons collection and moving to constitutional change discussions.
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Europe Threatens Walkout Over Racism Conference
The World Conference Against Racism in Durban faced a potential European exit as France and the European Union warned they might quit if the draft text condemns Israel. EU delegates pressed a Wednesday deadline to reach language that avoids taking sides in the Middle East while addressing antisemitism and Zionism.
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