| Indonesia To Abolish Child Labor By 2022 Updated:12 July 2006 |
| The Indonesian government aims to abolish rampant child labor by 2022. There are roughly 2.85 million children working under 18 which amounts to about 1.3 percent of the country's entire population of 220 million.
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| U.K. Minister: Britain's Population May Reach 70 Million Updated:12 July 2006 |
| Following the recent wave of Eastern European immigrants moving to Great Britain after the European Union's expansion in 2004, British ministers have announced that because of an "incoherent" immigration population, the U.K.'s population might surge to 70 million people in 50 years.
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| India To Contribute $2 Million To UN's Peacebuilding Commission Updated:12 July 2006 |
| India has made an initial commitment of $2 million to the Peacebuilding Fund proposed for the newly established Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) at the United Nations. As part of its composite engagement with other member states on issues related to the reform of the United Nations, India has been constructively involved in discussions to set up and operationalize the PBC.
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| China Panda Sanctuary Declared World Heritage Site Updated:12 July 2006 |
| A giant panda sanctuary in China has been declared a World Heritage site. The sanctuary, taking charge of the world's most endangered species, can now effectively petition for aid.
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| Israeli Jets Launch Fresh Attack In Lebanon Updated:12 July 2006 |
| Israeli jets hit roads and bridges into southern Lebanon in fresh air strikes to force the release of two Israeli soldiers being held by Hezbollah militants.
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| Detained Ex-Philippine Gov't Official Not Seeking Arroyo's Help Updated:13 July 2006 |
| Former Philippine agriculture secretary Jocelyn "Joc Joc" Bolante, who was arrested in Los Angeles by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), is not seeking assistance from her former boss, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. In a statement, Press Secretary Ignacio Bunye denied earlier reports that Bolante has sought the help of Mrs. Arroyo for her immediate release in the U.S.
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| Two Russians Held In Spain For Governor's Murder Updated:13 July 2006 |
| Spanish authorities confirmed the arrest of two Russian nationals wanted for the murder of a Russian regional governor four years ago. Authorities revealed the names of the two: Martin B. And Aleksandr Z. They were arrested outside the resort of Marbella after Russian authorities requested assistance from Madrid to aid in the capture of the two fugitives.
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| Update: Israel Attacks Beirut Airport Updated:13 July 2006 |
| An Israeli aircraft attacked two runways at Beirut international airport, expanding the conflict with Lebanon after Hezbollah captured two Israeli soldiers and murdered eight. A total of six rockets were fired at the runways of the airports forcing the airport to close and divert flights to the airports in the Middle East.
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| Israeli Bomb Destroys Palestinian Foreign Ministry Building Updated:13 July 2006 |
| The Palestinian Foreign Ministry building was decimated when a bomb is dropped by an Israeli warplane. Palestinian foreign minister Mahmoud Zahar, a Hamas leader, says the building in Gaza City collapsed and caused widespread destruction in the surrounding area. Three people in other buildings were injured in the bombing.
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| China, Russia Propose A North Korean Resolution Updated:13 July 2006 |
| China and Russia proposed an alternative resolution that condemns North Korea's missile tests but does not cite military action against Pyongyang. Japan and the U.S. accepted the draft but would still prefer a Security Council vote on their resolution
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| Upset World Powers To Send Iran Before UN Security Council Updated:13 July 2006 |
| Upset and exasperated, French Foreign Minister Philippie Douste-Blazy said the world powers have already reached a consensus to send Iran before the United Nations Security Council for tough sanctions after the Islamic regime refuses to cooperate over its disputed nuclear program.
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| Turkey And Philippines To Sign Air Pact Updated:13 July 2006 |
| Press reports have the governments of Turkey and the Philippines are finalizing details to forge an air pact in a move aimed at increasing tourism and cultural traffic between the two countries.
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| Witnesses Claim Overhearing 7/11 Plot Updated:13 July 2006 |
| Four people, claim to have heard individuals discuss talking about placing parcels inside the first class compartments of western railway suburban trains before the blasts on the evening of July 11. The witnesses say that they were boarding the first class compartments when they heard some people talking on their cellphones saying they successfully placed the parcels in the compartments.
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| U.S. Getting Frustrated Over N. Korea's Nuke Program Updated:13 July 2006 |
| U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Christopher Hill said talks with North Korea to immediately desist from its nuclear program and return to the negotiating table are not getting anywhere and Chinese diplomats are growing extremely frustrated over their mission.
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| Farmers Clash With Police Over Protest Of US-S. Korea Trade Talks Updated:13 July 2006 |
| An estimated 30,000 demonstrators clashed with the police to protest the third day of the on-going trade talks between the US and South Korea. So far there are no reports of arrests or injuries in the clashes. The demonstrators, mostly farmers and laborers, are protesting the on-going talks between the United States and South Korea to slash tariffs and remove the thorny issue of trade barriers between the two economies.
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| Coalition Air Strike Kills 19 Afghan Militants Updated:13 July 2006 |
| A coalition air strike launched on Wednesday in Afghanistan killed 19 Taliban militants, the government said. The offensive was launched after a wave of renewed insurgency hit the Taliban stronghold in southern Afghanistan.
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| Mugabe: Zimbabwe Will Get Out Of Economic Crisis Updated:13 July 2006 |
| Zimbabwe's veteran President, Robert Mugabe, on Thursday announced his government is worried about the economic woes currently plaguing the southern African country. Mugabe blamed the crisis on former colonial master Britain, while promising Zimbabwe would get itself out of the situation.
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| 7/11: Mumbai Gets Back On It's Feet As Death Toll Crosses 200 Updated:13 July 2006 |
| Millions of commuters in Mumbai, returned back to work, after the serial bombings killed over 200 and injured more than 800 people. The Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said the country would not kneel to terrorism.
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| Japan and U.S. Continue To Push For Stronger U.N. Resolution Concerning N. Korea Updated:13 July 2006 |
| A draft UN resolution prepared by China and Russia is considered "soft" by Japan and the United States who are calling for a stricter sanctions against North Korea. The new draft is expected to be voted upon by the United Nations Security Council after a high-level delegation from China arrives from Pyongyang where they are holding talks with the North Korean government.
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| US Envoy: Bangladesh An Exceptional Moderate Muslim State In South Asia Updated:13 July 2006 |
| The U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh, Patricia A Butenis, said that Bangladesh is an exceptional moderate Muslim State in the South Asia. The US envoy made the remark during a visit to the Islamic Foundation office at Baitul Mukarram in Dhaka.
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| Bush Explores German Chancellor Angela Merkel's Political Home Updated:13 July 2006 |
| Putting domestic and international issues aside for a moment, President George Bush along with First Lady Laura Bush, took the opportunity to slice a roast pig at a barbecue with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Bush earlier said that he was looking forward to the barbecue, which took place in the northeastern German town of Trinwillershagen, Merkel's political home.
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| Amid Escalating Violence, UN Security Council Sets Urgent Meeting On Lebanon Updated:13 July 2006 |
| After Israel responded to the capture of two of its soldiers by Hezbollah guerrillas by launching a wave of military strikes on Lebanon, the U.N. Security Council set an urgent meeting for Friday. French U.N. Ambassador Jean-Marc de la Sabliere, the council president for July, tells reporters the public meeting was being scheduled at the request of the Lebanese Mission to the United Nations, saying Israel and Lebanon would be invited to address the 15-nation council, which also would hear a briefing by a U.N. official.
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| 10 Dead, 2 Missing As "Florita" Leaves Philippines Updated:13 July 2006 |
| he National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) of the Philippines has confirmed that 10 people have been killed, while two children are still missing after typhoon "Florita" hit the region. "Florita" (international codename Bilis) battered the country Thursday before heading off towards Taiwan.
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| Indonesia Downgrades Volcano Alert At Mt. Merapi Updated:13 July 2006 |
| Indonesian scientists on Wednesday fully downgraded the alert status of Mount Merapi from code red. According to an official, the residents were, however, warned to stay away from the volcano's peak.
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| African Archbishop Shocks Vatican With Pro-Marriage Press Conference Updated:13 July 2006 |
| The African archbishop who rocked the Catholic Church with a 'Moonie' marriage, is at it again. He held a news conference calling on the Catholic Church to allow priests to marry.
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| Jordan Liquid-Gas Ship Mishap Injures 19 Updated:14 July 2006 |
| A ship carrying liquid gas in Jordan's Red Sea port of Aqaba caught fire and injured 19 people. The cause of the blaze is still unknown. An earlier incident also caused serious injuries to 12 others, including eight Filipinos, four of whom are in serious condition, and another four Jordanians of the maritime forces.
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| More Rains Expected In Philippines Updated:13 July 2006 |
| Weathermen are predicting more torrential rains and strong winds in the Philippines. Residents in northern Philippines as well as other parts of the country are being warned of flash floods and more landslides.
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| Israel Set Up Blockade Off Lebanon Coast Updated:14 July 2006 |
| The Israeli navy has set up a blockade off the coast of Lebanon to prevent ships from leaving and docking into Beirut. Israeli warships are also preventing the delivery of basic necessities into the capital, including fuel used in the operation of the country's power plants.
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| Iran Says An Israeli Attack On Syria Would "Receive A Very Fierce Response" Updated:14 July 2006 |
| The Iranian president warned Israel that an attack on Syria would be considered an affront to the whole Islamic world. He forecasts an aggressive retaliation should Israel commence an attack.
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| Mideast Leaders Say Israeli Incursion Could Lead To War Updated:14 July 2006 |
| Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has warned the Israeli army's offensives into Gaza and Beirut could lead to a regional war. Syrian Ambassador to the UN Bashar Ja'afari said the conflict between Israel and Lebanon could cross the Syrian border.
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