Chirac falters after electoral defeat reshapes legacy
In a stinging referendum loss, President Jacques Chirac faces calls to resign as voters rejected the charter by nearly 55 to 45 percent with turnout at 49.3 percent. He moves to reshuffle government, weighing replacements including Dominique de Villepin and Nicolas Sarkozy while signaling a bid to salvage his remaining two years in power.
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Merkel Emerges as CDU Challenger to Schroeder in Germany
Angela Merkel a Protestant minister's daughter from East Germany was nominated by the conservatives to challenge Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder. She vows to prioritize job creation and reform while affirming ties with Washington on Iraq. The race is set for mid-September elections.
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Uzbek activists detained in crackdown
In Tashkent authorities detained dozens of opposition figures as US lawmakers press for an international inquiry into Andijan violence. Rights groups report higher death tolls and say authorities are targeting Unity Party members and Ferghana Valley activists.
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Singh says Indopak peace process moving forward
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said the 15 month old peace process with Pakistan was progressing satisfactorily though Islamabad has not shut down all terrorist camps. He warned a major attack could derail dialogue and noted that Kashmir remains a core issue. The leaders discussed travel, economic ties, and a historic bus service across Kashmir.
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