Rebels kill 10 Russian officers in Chechnya assault
In Chechnya rebels shot down a Russian Mi-8 helicopter near Grozny, killing two generals and eight colonels, part of a coordinated assault on Gudermes. Kremlin envoy Yastrzhembsky said at least 10 troops died and 15 rebels were killed, with estimates of 100–300 militants involved.
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Death toll tops 100 as Vietnam floods worsen
In Vietnam's Mekong Delta rising waters raise the death toll to 101 amid weeks of rain. More than 124,000 houses and 2,105 schools flooded. Dong Thap damage not yet estimated. Red Cross sought 923000 dollars in aid as militiamen and volunteers moved 17323 families to safety.
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Violence hits Algeria as insurgency toll rises
In Algeria six civilians two police and two militants died over the weekend in Ain Defla and Jijel fighting. In Israel the new year began with guards at synagogues and clashes killing one Palestinian and wounding fifteen as the long conflict persists.
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WTO clears way for Chinese membership
WTO negotiators formally approved terms for China joining after 15 years of talks. Long Yongtu hailed the accord, saying China’s market will expand global purchasing power and open markets worldwide. The deal was rubber-stamped at WTO headquarters and set for ministers’ meeting in Qatar, paving China’s entry next year. Pascal Lamy welcomed the consensus.
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