Blair backed by exit polls in landslide election
Exit polls forecast a Labor landslide as Tony Blair seeks a second term. Early official returns show Labor leading across 46 of 659 seats with Conservatives nearly shut out. Gordon Brown hailed the victory while Blair, with Cherie at his side, awaited final results in Sedgefield.
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Colombia army builds high valley base to block rebel corridor
In a bold move to protect Bogota, Colombia, the army established a 12,000 foot high base in Alto de Aguilas, a desolate valley. Elite troops clash with rebels who hid hostages along the Kidnapping Promenade route, seven miles from a rebel safe haven granted by President Pastrana twenty two years ago.
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Truce talks press on with CIA chief Tenet aid
CIA chief George Tenet met with Israeli and Palestinian leaders in Ramallah to shore up a fragile cease-fire. Both sides remain divided on how to sustain the truce and resume peace talks, especially over arrests of Islamic militants accused in terror attacks. Israeli adviser Raanan Gissin urged seizing several dozen militants, while Israel cites the release of 300 militants at the start of the conflict.
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Ex Argentine president Menem faces house arrest in arms probe
Former president Carlos Menem was detained on orders of Federal Judge Jorge Urso and placed under house arrest amid allegations he led an illicit organization that funneled arms to Croatia and Ecuador in 1991 and 1995 despite embargoes. Supporters guided him to the courthouse as he arrived with his new wife Cecilia Bolocco.
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Rumsfeld backs missile defense with satellite evidence
Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld urged NATO allies to back a new framework for missile defense presenting satellite photos videotape and sensitive intelligence. He argued threats from Libya and others require a shift beyond ABM treaty limits while pledging to consult Europe and Russia.
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