EU officials make first euro cash withdrawal
Belgium's Didier Reynders became the first European to withdraw 150 euros from an ATM during an EU finance ministers meeting in Liege. Pedro Solbes bought water with euro coins, while officials warned three bloc members will not adopt the euro. An EU report says 83 percent of ATMs are ready and retailers must prepare for the switch with price vigilance to curb gouging.
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Robbers steal 4.6 million euros in Bari heist
In Bari Italy masked robbers in bulletproof vests hit a postal depository using a wrecking ball and tire spikes to steal about 4.6 million euros in new coins. Guards arrived within two minutes, and robbers fled in several four wheel drive vehicles leaving one disabled by tire spikes.
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Italy
Puglia
Salvatore Barilaro
Barilaro
Bombs rock Jakarta mall injuring several in parking garage
Two powerful bombs hit the Atrium Plaza parking garage in Jakarta injuring several. No Westerners among the injured. Eight cars damaged badly. Police say the bombs used timers linked to a car battery. No group claimed responsibility.
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Indonesia
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Anton Badhrul Alam
Pope John Paul II urges unity in Astana mass
In Astana the pope called Christians and Muslims to unite for peace after the September 11 attacks. He urged dialogue and justice, prayed for an end to violence, and supported bringing those responsible to justice, while noting Kazakhstan's secular, mixed religious landscape.
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Sharon cancels talks as violence declines in region
Israel's Ariel Sharon halted long awaited truce discussions despite falling violence, demanding full Palestinian cessation of hostilities before any meeting with Yasser Arafat. Peres and Cabinet split over the move amid regional tension and calls for renewed negotiations.
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Saar
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Abayyat
Raanan Gissin
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Toulouse blast toll rises as rescue widens search
Environmental leaders urged halting production of dangerous chemicals near homes as rescue teams cut through debris for 10 to 20 missing after Friday's fertilizer plant explosion. The death toll reached 29 with about 650 hospitalizations and 30 in critical condition.
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France
Leftist alliance wins Polish parliamentary majority
In Warsaw exit polls a leftist party with roots in Poland’s former regime pulled a majority in the 460 seat Sejm. Solidarity, once pivotal in Poland’s move from communism, failed to win any seats amid defections and corruption scandals.
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OPEC ministers face urgent talks amid terror, slowdown fears
London AP reports terror attacks on the United States and a threatened global economic slowdown push OPEC oil ministers into urgent talks this week. As holders of about 40 percent of world oil, OPEC nations can steady the global economy or hasten its slide into recession with their production quotas.
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United States
OPEC
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
Macedonia Parliament to Debate Amnesty for Albanian Rebels
Social Democratic legislator Blagoja Stojkovski said Macedonia’s parliament will raise Tuesday a plan to grant amnesty to ethnic Albanian rebels who fought government troops. The move follows preliminary votes on constitutional amendments aimed at advancing peace.
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Blagoja Stojkovski
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