Terror bombings dim Turkey tourism hopes
Istanbul shopkeeper laments lost American customers after twin synagogue bombings that killed 23 and injured 300 as Turkish tourism officials seek to cushion the industry. Officials say the attacks were tied to al Qaida and come amid a history of crises that dented Turkey’s travel appeal, though some firms report a modest rebound in visitor numbers. The Israeli travel sector stresses minimal impact and continued caution for the region.
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Turkey
Aydin Ortac
United States
Ortac
Hagia Sophia
Iraq
al-Qaida
Abdullah Ocalan
Europe
Mediterranean
Gunman shoots tourists near Gaza border killing pilgrim
A Jordanian gunman opened fire on Ecuadoran pilgrims entering Israel from Gaza near the Rabin crossing, killing a 33 year old woman and wounding four others. Israeli guards killed the assailant. Jordan condemned the attack as rarity on the border. The incident disrupted tourism and followed mediation efforts to halt violence as U.S. backed peace efforts stagnate.
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Jordan
Israel
Gaza City
Gaza Strip
Rabin Hordor
Red Sea
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Beersheba
Irit Didi
Arieh Zaki
Rabin
Zaki
Israel TV
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Zarqa
Amman
Associated Press
Eilat
Israel proposes jobs program for Palestinians with factories
Israel told the Bush administration of a plan to ease Palestinian hardship by creating 100,000 to 120,000 jobs in West Bank industrial zones near the border. It also suggested troop pullbacks and looser roadblocks, contingent on halting attacks, as talks with White House officials touched on security barriers and the broader vision for a Palestinian state by 2005.
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Gaza Strip
Hamas
Islamic Jihad
Cairo
London
Bush
Israel
Associated Press
Washington
West Bank
Defense
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White House
Moefuz
Gaza
Winie House
China warns force may be unavoidable over Taiwan independence
Beijing warned that force could become unavoidable if Taiwan leaders push for independence as Taiwan's presidential race broadens calls for constitutional changes and a potential referendum. Wang Zaixi, speaking to China Daily, stressed Beijing would not renounce use of force if separatist activity grows. analysts see the remark as pressure on Taipei and Washington to curb Chen Shui-bian's plans.
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Wang Zaixi
United States
Chen Shui-bian
Chen
Beijing
China
Wang
China Daily
Washington
Shih Chih-yu
National Taiwan University
Taipei
Chen Shuibian
Shih
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