Megawati Warns Indonesia Faces Balkans of the East Risk
Indonesian President Megawati Sukarnoputri warned near her 100 day mark that the nation could break up into many small races and countries, becoming the Balkans of the East, a sign she may not be countering rising ethnic and religious conflicts effectively.
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Indonesia
Megawati Sukarnoputri
Balkans
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Fledgling Somali government ousted after no confidence vote
In Mogadishu Somalia the fledgling government suffered a decisive no confidence vote as 141 of 174 lawmakers opposed Prime Minister Ali Khalif Galaydh and his 84 member cabinet. Four abstained and 29 supported. President Abdixasim Salad Hassan will nominate a new prime minister who must form a cabinet within 30 days.
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Somalia
Ali Khalif Galaydh
Abdallah Deron Issak
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Israel begins West Bank withdraws from Bethlehem and Beit Jalla
Israeli forces pulled out of Bethlehem and Beit Jalla after incursions to prevent attacks. Palestinian authorities reported taking over security positions as the pullback proceeded amid attacks including a Hadera shooting. US and others had urged a withdrawal.
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Ariel Sharon
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Rehavam Zeevi
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United States
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ETA claims actions in Spain seek Basque vote
ETA claimed responsibility for a string of incidents in Spain and France and signaled willingness to lay down arms if Spain allows a regional independence vote. Prime Minister Aznar rejected the proposal, citing the need to defeat extremists after Sept 11. The group said it carried out 11 incidents since July 25 in its Basque territorial struggle.
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ETA
Europe
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Washington
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France
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