Cease fire push rises as Mideast clashes persist
Despite international efforts, fighting continues in the West Bank and Gaza. Israel reports border shelling and a Lebanese entry incident as a larger diplomatic push led by an international commission seeks a truce. President Bush spoke with Arafat and Sharon urging steps to end the conflict while UN Secretary General Annan engaged leaders on a path to peace. Israel also announced a unilateral cease fire with responses limited to life threatening situations.
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George Mitchel
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Yasser Arafat
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Ariel Sharon
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Fragmented briefing on security and fires in a buffer region
A jumbled OCR text describes gunship attacks and government action in a buffer zone near Subang and Loaneghung. Mentions a figure or place names, limited readable facts, and no clear date or outcome.
Putin visits flood zone pledges aid and rebuilding funds
Russian leader Vladimir Putin toured the Lena river flood area near Yakutsk and promised federal aid for reconstruction. He spoke of a decree to authorize a state site for securing resources and rebuilding after a week of misery. About 42,000 residents suffered, with 10,000 apartments needed.
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Body of Japanese explorer found in Arctic ice
A six member team based in Resolute Northwest Territories says they found the frozen body of Hyocn Kohno near his sled at about 6 45 am Japan time on Thursday. Kohno, leader of a six year expedition, failed to check in with Matsuyama supporters last week two months into the plan after disappearing from the Arctic crossing.
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Matsuyama
Arctic Ocean
Dozens Scale Everest From Southern Approach
Kathmandu reports more than three dozen climbers and Sherpa guides scaled Mount Everest in a two day span from the southern side. Harsh weather caused many to postpone earlier attempts as the Nepal mountaineering season nears its May 31 deadline ahead of the monsoon rains.
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Everest
Novartis to cut cost of malaria drug for Africa
WHO supports a deal with Novartis AG to price the anti malaria medicine Coartem at cost for parts of Africa. The move aims to reverse rising child deaths from malaria and make treatment available at about 10 cents per tablet, or 240 dollars per full adult course, with no profit to the company.
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World Health Organization
Novartis AG
Africa
WHO
Gro Harlem Brundtland
Novartis
Daniel Vasella
Dalai Lama Visit Spurs U S Policy Shift Toward China
President Bush welcomed the Dalai Lama as a religious figure amid a U S visit that signals a shift in policy toward China. The White House indicated the discussions touched on the Dalai Lama and a potential stance regarding China’s stance and status.
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Dalai Lama
Lama
China
Bush Actes
Ciara
Bush promotes charitable choice plan tour in Cleveland
President Bush travels to Cleveland to tour a social services center at St. Augustine Church where formerly homeless volunteers assist. The trip marks his third push in a week for the charitable choice proposal allowing religious groups to compete for federal funds while retaining religious elements.
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Cleveland
St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church
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