Fire kills 36 students in Moscow dormitory blaze
Fire swept a five story dormitory housing Africa Asia and other students at Patrice Lumumba University in Moscow killing 36 and injuring 197 as crews faced slow access and doors blocked by cars. Preliminary probe cites electrical fault with heaters blamed by witnesses. Chinese students among the injured.
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Sharon hints at unilateral steps toward Palestinian state
In Jerusalem Prime Minister Ariel Sharon signals possible unilateral moves if talks stall. He addresses Likud lawmakers while stressing no preconditions for a meeting with Palestinian Prime Minister Qureia. Reports say steps could include border drawing and settlement dismantling, though he avoids committing to full withdrawals.
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The questions reference John Hinckley Jr, the 38th California governor who shot a president, Milosevic trial testimony by a retired general and Democratic candidate, Roy Moore losing his job over a statue, and Democrats blocking votes on Bush judicial nominees after long floor speeches.
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President of Mexico seeks guest worker support in US talks
The Mexican president met with three southwestern state governors to push for a guest worker program aimed at legal immigration. Experts note 3.5 million Mexicans in the US live illegally, and the plan would permit legal residence and work for Mexicans.
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Five U.S. soldiers die in chopper crash near Bagram
In Afghanistan a transport MH 53 helicopter crashed near Bagram Air Base killing five soldiers and wounding seven during Mountain Resolve operations. The victims were Staff Sgt. Roy Mitchell and Sgt 1st Class Michael Eichner of Fort Drum’s 1st Battalion 87th Infantry. A second blast near Shkin wounded two more soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division. The crash and mine strike prompted official investigations.
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Georgia's interim leader vows quick vote amid protests
Georgia's interim president Nino Burdzhanadze pledged to hold elections within 45 days and restore Parliament while repealing the state of emergency. She urged national cooperation and reaffirmed the pro Western stance as life returned to normal in Tbilisi after days of protests. Shevardnadze resigned amid mounting discontent and a crackdown on dissent.
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