Israelis Shell Palestinian Police Posts In Nablus Clashes
Israeli tanks shelled Palestinian police posts in Nablus, killing a 22-year-old officer Mohammed Abu Fayyad after a drive by shooting wounded a Jewish settler couple and their infant. The attacks escalated despite a US backed truce and drew international calls for restraint.
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Philip Morris starts $300 million Philipppines factory
Philip Morris began building a $300 million cigarette plant in Santo Tomas Batangas, its largest Asia investment. President Arroyo attended the ground breaking and called it an expression of faith in the investment climate as her government faces security challenges and rebel uprisings. Philippine MD George Farah said the operation will employ more than 1,000 people by 2008 at the new factory.
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Former king Simeon becomes Bulgaria's prime minister
Simeon II, exiled as a child after fleeing communists, is named Bulgaria's next prime minister. He formed the National Movement after a June landslide victory, promising to tackle poverty and unemployment. He will lead a new government within ten days, though restoring the monarchy is not on his agenda.
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Fertility breakthrough aims at eggs with no male sperm
Australian researchers led by Dr Orly Lacham-Kaplan report a mouse study that fertilizes eggs using half the genetic material from any body cell, male or female. The method, in early stages, could aid men without sperm production, though experts caution about applicability to humans. Dr Robert Winston notes potential revolution if proven.
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Riots mark tense Twelfth Day in Northern Ireland parades
In Belfast thousands of police and soldiers monitor the Twelfth marching season as dozens of rioters abuse police with stones and firebombs hours before Protestant Orange Order parades across Northern Ireland begin. The holiday recalls a 1690 victory and often sparks clashes in Catholic areas.
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