Macedonia offers amnesty to Albanian militants amid Tetovo clashes
President Boris Trajkovski proposes partial amnesty for ethnic Albanian rebels who lay down arms as fighting extends to Tetovo and nearby Lisec. NATO support cited while leaders discuss demilitarization and reintegration with a special corridor to Kosovo. Police restore curfew in Tetovo and Kumanovo amid ongoing violence.
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Peruvian candidates court radio support ahead of vote
Peru’s presidential race tightens two days before election as economist Alejandro Toledo positions himself as the antidote to corruption and mismanagement. He faces Alan Garcia, once a favored rival, now closing the gap as polls shift. The vote will replace Alberto Fujimori after a decade marked by scandal.
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Clashes In Basilan Fight For Hostages In Philippines
Soldiers with helicopter support battled Abu Sayyaf guerrillas on Basilan island in a running jungle gun battle. About 100 rebels held 20 hostages including three Americans. At least two soldiers were killed and 14 wounded as parts of the group were dragged away.
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