World Health Agency backs sun disinfection to save lives
WHO endorses the 4 SODIS method to disinfect drinking water using sunlight. Requiring empty plastic bottles and a black surface, the low cost process aims to curb waterborne illness in developing countries. About 25 million die yearly from unsafe water, with over a billion drinking unsafe water, officials said.
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Judge's home attacked on eve of trial in Guatemala
Assailants threw grenades at Judge Tris Jasmin Barrios Aguilar in Guatemala City as she hosted dinner, ahead of opening arguments in the trial of five suspects in the slaying of a prominent advocate. Windows shattered, water pipe burst, but she was unharmed. Barrios said she might resign from the panel.
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Army kills Palestinian at border as bomb plot unfolds
Israeli soldiers shot dead a Palestinian attempting to cross from Gaza to Jerusalem to carry out a bomb attack. Two accomplices fled. Gaza gunfire wounded three others as Palestinians shelled a border outpost. Arab leaders plan rapid aid moves at Amman summit amid Gaza and Iraq strains.
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Macedonian police report ethnic Albanian rebels retreating near Tetovo
Police say armed units moved into hills above Tetovo as ethnic Albanian rebels pulled back from positions, while rebels kept 10 man sniper posts. President Trajkovski had urged surrender before a midnight deadline and vowed to neutralize the insurgents. Rebels claim homegrown rights drive, while government links them to Kosovo fighters seeking a separate Albanian state.
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Incheon International Airport Opens South Korea Hub
President Kim Dae Jung inaugurated the new Incheon International Airport stating the $5.5 billion facility will become an air traffic hub in Asia. The airport lies 37 miles west of Seoul and will not accept flights until March 29.
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