| 27 April 2004 | Tuesday | 06 Rabi-ul-Awwal 1425 |
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Iraqi group asks Italians to hold protests
DUBAI, April 26: An Iraqi group threatened to kill its three Italian hostages unless protests are held in five days in Italy against Rome's policies in Iraq, Al Arabiya television said on Monday, airing footage of the trio. ... 
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US to reward Turk Cypriots for 'yes' vote
WASHINGTON, April 26: The United States will reward Turkish Cypriots for voting in favor of a UN plan to reunify the divided island that was defeated by Greek Cypriot rejection of the proposal in weekend referenda ...
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With a spineless Europe, US is UK's only shield
LONDON: Overtaken on the motorway by a motorcycle weaving between lanes at reckless speed, we glance at the rider and mutter something about bloody fools. ...
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Diplomats blast Blair's foreign policy
LONDON: A roll-call of former British diplomats blasted Tony Blair on Monday and said it was time for the prime minister to start influencing America's "doomed" policy in the Middle East or stop backing it. ...
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Key Israeli ministers spurn Sharon's plea
AL QUDS, April 26: Three key ministers have spurned Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's appeal to help shore up sagging support for his Gaza pullout plan in a crucial party referendum ...
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North Korea rejects South's aid offer
SEOUL, April 26: North Korea stunned South Korea on Monday by blocking an offer from Seoul for swift aid to train blast victims in a signal that barriers remained to its embrace of international relief efforts. ...
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Russia seeks hike in US envoy's $3 rent
MOSCOW, April 26: The United States pays less than three dollars a year for its ambassador's opulent Moscow residence and Russia is seeking nine million dollars in back rent ...
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Saudi troops encircle four militants
RIYADH, April 26: Saudi security forces backed by helicopters have encircled four suspected terrorists in a region northwest of the capital, local residents said. ...
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China rules out direct elections in Hong Kong
BEIJING/HONG KONG, April 26: China's parliament on Monday dashed Hong Kong people's hopes of directly electing their leaders in polls in 2007 and 2008, reinforcing Beijing's full control over constitutional change in the territory. ...
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Accord on Asian highway signed
SHANGHAI, April 26: Asian governments on Monday signed a landmark UN-brokered agreement to complete a massive international highway network that officials hope will rival the ancient Silk Road. ...
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A celebrating 10th anniversary: End of apartheid
PRETORIA, April 26: Several heads of state, mostly from Africa, arrived in South Africa Monday to attend a gala party the following day to mark the 10th anniversary of the end of apartheid as well as the inauguration of President Thabo Mbeki for a final term. ...
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Candidates hold Indian state captive
PATNA: By the potholes and wheat fields of India's most lawless state, Bihar, one of most recognizable candidates in the country's general elections is taking lunch at a roadside cafe with his campaign team. ...
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