Gunmen kill Israeli motorist in West Bank attack
Israeli Foreign Minister Peres urged resumption of talks after months of lull. He said meetings should occur to plan a cease fire and security arrangements, aiming to reduce violence sparked by the gunmen attack on an Israeli motorist. The remarks followed a visit by American mediator Burns.
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Bangui assault on presidential home sparks coup attempt
In Bangui Central African Republic gunfire and mortars hit President Ange-Felix Patasse’s villa during an alleged coup. At least 12 people died including seven presidential guards. Patasse remained unharmed as authorities said the army had the situation under control.
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Cyclone Heads Toward India Pakistan Evacuations Begin
Thousands evacuated as a cyclone neared landfall in western India and Pakistan. It was expected to strike near Dwarka Gujarat, with officials noting reduced strength but ongoing shelter vulnerabilities after the January earthquake left thousands homeless.
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Thailand fires leader of central bank
Bangkok reports the sacking of Chat Mongol Sonakul, Bank of Thailand governor, after a public dispute with Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra over raising savings deposit rates. Pridiyathorn Devakula replaces him, with officials arguing the new leader can act more flexibly amid market fears and IMF cautions.
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Riots Rock Oldham as Police Arrest 21 in Street Violence
In Oldham England police patrolled riot torn streets arresting 21 people after white and South Asian youths threw stones and smashed windows in a third night of unrest. Overnight 18 white youths and three South Asian youths were taken into custody. Previous weekend saw widespread clashes with firebombs injuring 15. Local politicians and leaders accuse racist groups of fanning tensions in the northwest town 196 miles from London.
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US offer fails to move Russia on missile treaty
The Kremlin opposed scrapping the 1972 ABM treaty despite a U.S. plan to integrate Russian missiles and radars into a new defense system. Russia signaled readiness for further talks and sought a concrete understanding of U.S. plans to replace the ABM treaty. Reports say Bush may offer Russia weapons purchases funds joint exercises radar upgrades and Russian missiles in a new defense package to be discussed with Putin in Slovakia in mid June.
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