Sharon survives no confidence votes in tense Knesset
In Jerusalem prime minister Arie Sharon weathered two no confidence motions as coalition tensions rise over a Gaza withdrawal plan. The cabinet endorsed a nine month pause on dismantling 21 settlements while preparing for four phased removals by end of 2005.
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Israeli airstrike hits base south of Beirut near Naameh
Israeli warplanes hit a Palestinian guerrilla base in the Naameh hills about five miles south of Beirut in what Israel called retaliation for a missile fired at an Israeli naval vessel. No casualties were reported. rockets had earlier landed near Nagoura and into the sea as cross border fire continued.
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Appeals court blocks Ashcroft on Oregon assisted death law
A federal appeals court ruled that US Attorney General John Ashcroft could not interfere with Oregon's assisted death law. The decision clarifies federal authority over state end of life rules amid ongoing legal debates.
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Michelangelo statue cleaned after eight months in Florence
A six ton marble statue in Florence known as a biblical hero who defeated a giant has undergone an eight month cleaning. At about 500 years old the sculpture faced concerns of damage during restoration but remains in good condition aside from ankle cracks.
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Gen. Tommy Franks Leads Top U.S. Command
General Tommy Franks heads the top American military command as tensions rise over strategy and troop movements. Officials warn of evolving threats and emphasize readiness and coordination with allied forces across regional theaters.
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Antonio Taguba
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Egypt and Israel Near Border Security Accord
Egypt and Israel move toward a security accord adding 100 Egyptian police and 200 military experts to Gaza to bolster order as Israel plans to pull settlements. Egypt seeks an international presence in Gaza and shifts 1000 Sinai border guards toward the border while Omar Suleiman discusses details with Palestinians.
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Mexican drug kingpins nabbed in Tijuana capture
Mexican authorities said they arrested Efrain Perez and Aureliano Felix, top Arellano Felix cartel leaders, amid a multi-agency operation with U.S. help near San Diego. The DEA called the gang one of the world’s most violent. Perez led air operations. Aureliano Felix ran logistics. Francisco Javier Arellano, the youngest brother, is being hunted as the leadership fractures.
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