Arafat Concedes Mistakes as Reform Plan Emerges
Yasser Arafat acknowledged unacceptable practices and promised a comprehensive reform workshop in Ramallah amid protests and criticism from lawmakers. Washington and Israel weighed in, while Ramallah legislators and ex minister Saleh challenged the pledge, warning of further unrest.
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Europe faces harsher climate as heat and floods rise
The European Environment Agency warned on a 107 page report that global warming will alter climate for decades, with Alpine glaciers potentially losing three quarters by 2050, sea levels rising along coasts, floods and deadly heat waves increasing. Jacqueline McGlade urged action at all levels and noted climate change must surface in international talks. Greenpeace backed the findings, while the EU pushes Kyoto Protocol goals amid shifting temperatures and emissions concerns.
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Europe Faces Extreme Weather From Global Warming
Anew report from the European Environment Agency outlines past climate trends in Europe and projects longer summers, reduced cold spells, more droughts, and heightened rainfall. It notes all 25 EU members have ratified the pact, but the agreement is not in force without 55 percent of industrialized nations' emissions. The United States and Russia have not signed.
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Rebels block Kathmandu roads to press freed jailed guerrillas
Nepal’s capital Katmandu is isolated as Communist rebels threaten to attack vehicles, suspending road traffic and forcing travel by air. Bombs target markets amid the blockade, while officials deploy troops and the prime minister holds emergency talks. Roads to the city are deserted and drivers fear to pass insurgent checkpoints.
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