Macedonia fights flare as rebels shell near Tetovo
The Macedonian conflict intensified with government helicopters firing rockets near Tetovo as ethnic Albanian rebels besieged the city. Two MI-24s attacked Mount Sar Planina to the southwest, while rebels shelled a Slavic neighborhood near a police checkpoint injuring four. Police labeled the rebels terrorists as fighting continued ahead of a government push described by Prime Minister Ljubco Georgievski.
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Mount Sar Plaina
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Skopje
US aids Macedonians to curb Kosovo border conflict
The Bush administration offered military help to Macedonia to blunt insurgent Albanian forces near Kosovo. Secretary Powell spoke with President Trajkovski as State Department officials noted pressure to neutralize rebels. Fighting along the Tetovo region persists with growing insurgent numbers and local residents wary of renewed heavy clashes.
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Israeli travel restrictions spark protests and violence
Demonstrations across Palestinian territories draw more than 500 at a Jerusalem checkpoint as Israeli soldiers clash with protesters including Arab members of Israel's parliament. A Palestinian attacker dies after being shot by troops, while several remain injured and a female ambulance worker is hurt.
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Japan Earthquake Kills Two Injures 160 In Southwest
A magnitude 6.4 quake struck near Hiroshima causing two deaths and hundreds of injuries. Roads buckled, power lines fell, and water and transport services were disrupted across Hiroshima and nearby areas. Several homes were destroyed or damaged.
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