Schroeder wins broad backing for reform plan in Germany
Germany's Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder secured strong support from the Social Democrats for a sweeping reform package aimed at boosting a nearly stalled economy. The convention backed Agenda 2010 measures to relax job protections and cut unemployment benefits, despite union opposition and conservative critics. The plan seeks parliamentary passage later this year amid persistent growth and unemployment challenges.
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China's Yangtze dam fills world’s largest reservoir
China blocks 19 of 22 Yangtze gates at Three Gorges Dam as it begins filling a vast reservoir part of a $24 billion project. Water rises from 330 to 445 feet in two weeks, aiming 577 feet when complete in 2009. Environmentalists warn of pollution risk and mass displacement of over 1.3 million people.
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Family mourns bombing victim in Saudi attack memory
AWENDAW mourners fill a church for Quincy Lee Knox a retired Army sergeant first class and Vinnell employee killed in the Riyadh death by own action bombings. Knox 49 served, raised in South Carolina, and his son Quentin and ex-wife Mary Dell Knox traveled from Copperas Cove to attend. The service included a 21 gun salute and flag presentation as the family planned to remarry.
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Queen marks coronation anniversary fifty years on
London notes fifty years since Queen Elizabeth II's 1953 coronation. A scaled down royal observance includes a Westminster Abbey service and a tea party at Buckingham Palace for underprivileged children. Prince Charles rumored to host a 1953 themed dinner at Clarence House.
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Eyadema seeks new term in 3 decade Togolese rule
In Lomé President Gen Gnassingbe Eyadema, in power 35 years, seeks another term as polls open amid international discredit and opposition charges of vote buying and ballot stuffing. Eyadema insists work unfinished while opponents chant calls for retirement. Citizens express frustration over long rule and limited observer presence.
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UN observers killed in Congo identified as torture victims
UN investigators name Maj. Sarwat Oran of Jordan and Capt. Siddon Davis Banda of Malawi as the two murdered observers in Ituri's Bunia area. Bodies exhumed May 18 show signs of torture and headshot killings. Cannibalism reports surface amid clashes between Lendu and Hema tribes as Red Cross records at least 415 burials since mid May.
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