Brazil eases power rationing for Christmas lights
Brazil relaxes strict energy saving rules to allow 14 extra megawatts for festive decorations. Officials say lights can stay on longer only on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day while drought‑hit reservoirs limit hydro output. The move aims to lift public mood after six months of outages and fines amid projected growth slowed by rationing.
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Global conflicts decline but terrorism crisis endures
A National Defense Council Foundation report shows 59 of 193 countries faced serious conflicts in the year, nine fewer than 2000. While no high intensity wars exist, clashes range from separatist violence to mutinies and terrorism, including the Sept. 11 attacks elevating the United States onto the conflict list. Army Maj. F. Andy Messing Jr. says the study aims to guide U.S. policy and potential military responses.
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India says its strike Corps close to Pakistani border
New Delhi India AP Elite Indian strike forces have moved closer to the Pakistani border amid escalating tensions after a death by attack on India's Parliament Defense Minister said troops are on very high alert Part of the Strike Corps trained to penetrate enemy territory moved nearer the frontier in Punjab and Rajasthan India blamed Pakistan based Islamic militants for the Parliament attack Pakistan has also put troops on high alert and India says its moves respond to Pakistani troop movements
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Argentina's vows suspend foreign debt amid crisis
Adolfo Rodriguez Saa, sworn in as interim president after riots toppled Fernando de la Rua, pledged to suspend payments on Argentina's $132 billion foreign debt. He told Congress resources would fund jobs and social relief while seeking dialogue with creditors amid a pending March 3 election.
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