Israelis Palestinians begin test of cease-fire
After seven days without violence a weeklong test period of a cease-fire is set to begin. Mortar shells and grenades were fired by Palestinians toward Israeli posts in Gaza with no injuries reported. Powell, Arafat, and Sharon discussed a six week cooling-off period and later confidence-building steps including a Jewish settlement construction freeze.
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Castro says Raul likely successor to Cuban leader
Fidel Castro told NBC he views Raul as his most likely replacement after his fainting spell last weekend. Raul Castro, 70, is described as healthy with the most authority and experience to assume power, while Fidel nears 75 and has led Cuba since 1959.
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Peruvian helicopter crash adds to earthquake toll
A police helicopter surveying quake damaged southern Peru crashed near Moquegua killing three aboard and injuring another. the six day tremor disasters have left 115 dead, 55 missing, and 1,500 injured as helicopters rush aid to Arequipa Moquegua and Tacna.
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Royal family threat prompts Tokyo palace security tightening
Japan tightens security around the Imperial Palace after a major broadcaster reported that several Cabinet ministers received postcards claiming a royal family member would be killed to avenge a 1930s Chinese massacre. The group demanded 266000 dollars or harm would occur.
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Northern Ireland leader to quit Sunday amid coalition crisis
After talks at Hillsborough Castle British and Irish leaders failed to ease tensions in the power sharing government. First Minister David Trimble, Protestant leader, will resign Sunday with a July 1 take effect date if no IRA progress on disarmament. Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams blames Britain for inaction.
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