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en | 736 | 4516743 | "2019-09-28T09:51:53" | 2,019 | 9 | "2004-11-13T00:00:00" | 2,004 | 11 | http://en.wikinews.org/?curid=736 | President of China lunches with Brazilian President | {{date|November 13, 2004}}
{{Brazil}}
{{w|Hu Jintao|Hu Jintao}}, the {{w|President of the People's Republic of China|President}} of the [[People's Republic of China]] had lunch today with the {{w|President of Brazil|President}} of [[Brazil]], {{w|Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva|Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva}}, at the ''Granja do Torto'', the President's country residence in the {{w|Brazilian Federal District|Brazilian Federal District}}. Lunch was a traditional Brazilian {{w|barbecue|barbecue}} with different kinds of meat.
Some Brazilian ministers were present at the event: {{w|Antonio Palocci|Antonio Palocci}} (Economy), {{w|pt:Eduardo Campos|Eduardo Campos}} ({{w|Ministry of Science and Technology (Brazil)|Science and Technology}}), {{w|João Roberto Rodrigues|Roberto Rodrigues}} (Agriculture), {{w|Luiz Fernando Furlan|Luiz Fernando Furlan}} (Development), {{w|Celso Amorim|Celso Amorim}} ({{w|Ministry of External Relations (Brazil)|Exterior Relations}}), {{w|Dilma Rousseff|Dilma Rousseff}} (Mines and Energy). Also present were {{w|pt:Roger Agnelli|Roger Agnelli}} ({{w|Vale (mining company)|Vale do Rio Doce}} company president) and Eduardo Dutra ({{w|Petrobras|Petrobras}}, government oil company, president).
This meeting is part of a new {{w|political economy|political economy}} agreement between Brazil and China where Brazil has recognized mainland China's {{w|socialist market economy|market economy}} status, and China has promised to buy more {{w|economy of Brazil|Brazilian products}}.
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Some Brazilian ministers were present at the event: Antonio Palocci (Economy), Eduardo Campos (Science and Technology), Roberto Rodrigues (Agriculture), Luiz Fernando Furlan (Development), Celso Amorim (Exterior Relations), Dilma Rousseff (Mines and Energy). Also present were Roger Agnelli (Vale do Rio Doce company president) and Eduardo Dutra (Petrobras, government oil company, president).
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{{Palestine}}{{byline|date=November 14, 2004|location=[[w:Ramallah|RAMALLAH]]}} Acting president {{w|Rawhi Fattuh|Rawhi Fattuh}} has announced today that [[Palestine|Palestinian]] elections will be held on January 9. Futtuh, head of the {{w|Palestinian National Authority|Palestinian parliament}}, was sworn in hours after the death of {{w|Yasser Arafat|Yasser Arafat}} on Thursday, and Palestinian Basic Law dictates that he may only serve up to two months before elections are held.
New leadership could prove to be the key to revitalizing the peace process in the {{w|Middle East|Middle East}}, as both [[Israel]] and the [[United States]] had refused to work with Arafat.
The ''{{w|Haaretz|Haaretz}}'' had initially reported that former prime minister {{w|Mahmoud Abbas|Mahmoud Abbas}} was selected by the {{w|Fatah|Fatah}} central committee as their candidate for president, but Abbas has denied this, saying, "the matter is still being discussed." There have also been conflicting reports on whether or not jailed Palestinian leader {{w|Marwan Barghouti|Marwan Barghouti}} will run.
Barghouti is currently serving five life sentences in Israel for attacks against Israelis. Nonetheless, he remains a popular figure among Palestinians for his role in the Palestinian uprising, and could potentially win the election if he decided to run.
A win by Barghouti could put Israel in an awkward spot; however an Israeli official said this week that he would not be freed, and a landslide win by Barghouti would signify to them that the Palestinians were not yet ready for peace.
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New leadership could prove to be the key to revitalizing the peace process in the Middle East, as both Israel and the United States had refused to work with Arafat.
The Haaretz had initially reported that former prime minister Mahmoud Abbas was selected by the Fatah central committee as their candidate for president, but Abbas has denied this, saying, "the matter is still being discussed." There have also been conflicting reports on whether or not jailed Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti will run.
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en | 743 | 2280888 | "2014-01-02T19:36:05" | 2,014 | 1 | "2004-11-13T00:00:00" | 2,004 | 11 | http://en.wikinews.org/?curid=743 | Brazilian delegation returns from Arafat funeral | {{date|November 13, 2004}}
{{Palestine}}The delegation representing [[Brazil]] at the funeral of [[w:Yasser Arafat|Yasser Arafat]] returned today, November 13, 2004. The chief-minister of Civil House [[w:José Dirceu|José Dirceu]] was a member of the delegation. Unfortunately they arrived too late for the funeral and the delegation watched only part of the funeral activities.
[[w:Brazilian Communist Party|PCdoB]] (Brazilian [[w:communist|communist]] political party) Deputy Jamil Murad, member of the delegation, said there was a "deep mourning" feeling. Jamil Murad had visited Yasser Arafat in April 2004, along with nine other Brazilian deputies. According to Jamil Murad: "Yasser Arafat was a [[Palestine|Palestinian]] leader who became a world projection leader". He said Arafat had written him a letter thanking the Brazilian people for their support of the Palestinian cause and saying that he, Arafat, considered [[w:President of Brazil|President]] [[w:Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva|Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva]] a great world leader.
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PCdoB (Brazilian communist political party) Deputy Jamil Murad, member of the delegation, said there was a "deep mourning" feeling. Jamil Murad had visited Yasser Arafat in April 2004, along with nine other Brazilian deputies. According to Jamil Murad: "Yasser Arafat was a Palestinian leader who became a world projection leader". He said Arafat had written him a letter thanking the Brazilian people for their support of the Palestinian cause and saying that he, Arafat, considered President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva a great world leader. | [
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en | 764 | 4516758 | "2019-09-28T10:39:36" | 2,019 | 9 | "2004-11-15T00:00:00" | 2,004 | 11 | http://en.wikinews.org/?curid=764 | Hearing begins over David Hookes death | {{Crime and law}}{{byline|date=November 15, 2004|location=[[Melbourne|MELBOURNE]], [[Victoria, Australia|Victoria]]}} A hearing started today over the death of [[Australia]]n {{w|cricket|cricket}} coach {{w|David Hookes|David Hookes}}. Hookes died after an incident outside a hotel in [[Melbourne|Melbourne]], Australia on the 19th of January.
Bouncer {{w|Zdravko Micevic|Zdravko Micevic}}, 22, is charged with manslaughter.
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en | 779 | 1973838 | "2013-08-21T16:07:41" | 2,013 | 8 | "2004-11-13T00:00:00" | 2,004 | 11 | http://en.wikinews.org/?curid=779 | Iran close to decision on nuclear program | {{date|November 13, 2004}}
{{Iran nuclear program}}[[Iran]]ian representatives say negotiations with [[Europe]] on {{w|nuclear program of Iran|its nuclear program}} are in the final stages.
{{w|Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Iran)|Iran's foreign minister}}, [[Kamal Kharazi]], told state television Saturday Iranian negotiators have given their final response to a [[European Union]] proposal to suspend Iran's {{w|uranium}} enrichment program. He said it is now up to the Europeans to decide whether or not to accept their decision.
Iran and the European Union's big three powers — [[United Kingdom|Britain]], [[Germany]], and [[France]] — have been negotiating a deal under which {{w|Tehran}} would agree to freeze sensitive nuclear work to avoid possible {{w|United Nations Security Council|U.N. Security Council}} sanctions.
[[United States|U.S.]] {{w|United States Secretary of State|Secretary of State}} {{w|Colin Powell}}, says that Iran's nuclear program is intended to make {{w|nuclear weapon|nuclear weapons}}. Iran authorities have insisted that their nuclear ambitions are limited to generating electricity from atomic energy plants, not making bombs.
Critics of the position of the United States point to [[Israel]]'s nuclear program. Israel maintains a policy of nuclear ambiguity, but is widely believed to possess at least 82 nuclear weapons. The program has not been condemned by the United States.
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Iran's foreign minister, Kamal Kharazi, told state television Saturday Iranian negotiators have given their final response to a European Union proposal to suspend Iran's enrichment program. He said it is now up to the Europeans to decide whether or not to accept their decision.
Iran and the European Union's big three powers — Britain, Germany, and France — have been negotiating a deal under which United Nations Security Council|U.N. Security Council sanctions.
U.S. Secretary of State nuclear weapon|nuclear weapons. Iran authorities have insisted that their nuclear ambitions are limited to generating electricity from atomic energy plants, not making bombs.
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en | 783 | 1975609 | "2013-08-25T23:36:57" | 2,013 | 8 | "2004-11-15T00:00:00" | 2,004 | 11 | http://en.wikinews.org/?curid=783 | Iran Agrees to Suspend Uranium Conversion | {{Iran nuclear program}}{{byline|date=November 15, 2004|location={{w|Tehran|TEHRAN}}}} {{w|Hassan Rowhani}}, head of the {{w|Supreme National Security Council}} for [[Iran]], announced Monday that the country would temporarily suspend conversion of {{w|uranium}} as of November 22. "Iran is planning to suspend uranium conversion activities from November 22," Rowhani said during a news conference.
Uranium is a chemical element which can be used in {{w|nuclear weapon|nuclear weapons}} and {{w|nuclear power|nuclear power plants}}. The process of conversion modifies the uranium oxydes into {{w|uranium hexafluoride}}. The purpose of such a conversion process is usually an intermediate step in the production of {{w|nuclear fuel}}. Uranium hexafluoride cannot itself be used in a nuclear weapon, but can be {{w|uranium enrichment|enriched}} into weapons-grade uranium, or it can be converted into {{w|plutonium}} in a {{w|nuclear reactor technology|nuclear reactor}}. Iran has claimed to be using its nuclear program for only peaceful nuclear energy, rather than for nuclear weapons, but there are concerns in the [[European Union]] and the [[United States|USA]] as to whether they are being truthful.
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Robinho is considered one of the best Brazilian forward players at the present time and he is an important player for Santos.
The authorities are cautious to release any information concerning the case, as this could jeopardize both the investigations and Ms. Souza's life.
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[[Category:Missing persons]] | Miss Marina Souza, aged 43, was kidnapped last Saturday, November 6, in Praia Grande, São Paulo, during a barbecue with her relatives. She is the mother of Robson de Souza, known as Robinho (Little Robin), a Brazilian soccer player for the Santos Football Club. Since the incident, Robson De Souza ('Robinho') has made few public appearances and stopped playing soccer, troubling his team Santos. "I hope this all finishes well and that I can go back to playing football again," he was quoted by Reuters on November 9.
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{{byline|date=November 16, 2004|location=[[United States|UNITED STATES OF AMERICA]]}} {{w|United States Secretary of State|Secretary of State}} [[Colin Powell]] submitted his long-expected resignation as of Monday, November 15, and his resignation was accepted by {{w|President of the United States|President}} [[George W. Bush]]. His resignation letter was sent to the President on Friday. Powell has said that it was always his intention to serve only one term.
The ''{{w|San Gabriel Valley Tribune}}'' said that Powell often had disputes with {{w|Presidency of George W. Bush|Bush Administration}} officials holding what the newspaper termed "more hawkish" views.
On Tuesday, President Bush announced his nomination of {{w|National Security Advisor (United States)|National Security Advisor}} Dr. [[Condoleezza Rice]] as Powell's successor. ''{{w|Reuters}}'' cited senior Bush administration officials as saying that her deputy, {{w|Stephen Hadley}}, will succeed her in her role as Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs if she is confirmed as Secretary of State.
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Queensland Transport Minister {{w|Paul Lucas (politician)|Paul Lucas}} visited the site, and reported that the {{w|black box}} recording device on board the train would be sent back to Brisbane for analysis, in order to determine the cause of the accident.
{{w|Premiers of Queensland|Premier}} {{w|Peter Beattie}} and {{w|Queensland Rail}} CEO Bob Scheuber said that there were no current plans to halt other tilt train services. "That will depend entirely on the investigators, they've not made any recommendations yet — some of them are still arriving. If they recommend that that is the course of action, then of course it would be suspended," Mr Beattie was quoted as saying.
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Premier Queensland Rail CEO Bob Scheuber said that there were no current plans to halt other tilt train services. "That will depend entirely on the investigators, they've not made any recommendations yet — some of them are still arriving. If they recommend that that is the course of action, then of course it would be suspended," Mr Beattie was quoted as saying. | [
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en | 813 | 2470690 | "2014-03-14T19:58:07" | 2,014 | 3 | "2004-11-17T00:00:00" | 2,004 | 11 | http://en.wikinews.org/?curid=813 | Saddam Hussein profited roughly 1B by taking funds from UN program | {{Iraq}}{{byline|date=November 17, 2004|location=[[Washington, D.C.|WASHINGTON]]}} Investigators said that [[w:Saddam Hussein|Saddam Hussein]] diverted money from the [[w:Oil-for-Food Programme|Oil-for-Food Program]] to pay millions of dollars to families of [[w:suicide attack|suicide bomber]]s from the [[w:West Bank|West Bank]] and [[Gaza Strip]] who carried out attacks on [[Israel]]i civilians.
[[w:Paul Volcker|Paul Volcker]], a former [[United States|American]] official investigating the diverted funds scandal, has taken some heat from advocates demanding that he haul [[United Nations]] personnel before the [[w:United States Congress|US Congress]]. His reason for not subjecting them to this degree of open scrutiny is that it would have the perverse effect of pushing them into refusing to cooperate with the investigation at all. He plans to release documentary evidence early next year, when his investigation is complete.
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en | 814 | 809045 | "2009-04-23T12:39:07" | 2,009 | 4 | "2004-11-15T00:00:00" | 2,004 | 11 | http://en.wikinews.org/?curid=814 | Latin American Drug dealer Beira-Mar's lawyers arrested | {{Brazil}}
{{byline|date=November 15, 2004|location=[[w:Rio de Janeiro|RIO DE JANEIRO]], [[Brazil]]}} Two lawyers of accused drug dealer Luiz Fernando da Costa (also known as Fernando Beira-Mar) were arrested Sunday November 14 in a restaurant located at Rio de Janeiro city in Brazil. They have been accused of bribing Brazilian federal police officers.
Luiz Fernando da Costa, known as Fernando Beira-Mar or Fernandinho Beira-Mar, is one of the biggest drug dealers of [[w:Latin America|Latin America]] according to police. Beira-Mar was arrested by the [[w:National Army of Colombia|Colombian army]] at April 20-21, 2001, in a [[w:Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia|FARC]] camp located at a forest near [[Colombia]] and [[Venezuela]] and then transferred to Brazil where he is been in prison until now.
According to officers the lawyers had offered [[w:Brazilian real|R$]]200,000 ([[w:United States dollar|US$]]71,658.9) to police officers asking them to release Marcos José Monteiro Carneiro, another man accused of being a drug dealer.
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en | 817 | 809046 | "2009-04-23T12:39:24" | 2,009 | 4 | "2004-11-15T00:00:00" | 2,004 | 11 | http://en.wikinews.org/?curid=817 | Pope John Paul II meets Iraq's Ambassador | {{Vatican City}}{{byline|date=November 15, 2004|location=[[Vatican City|VATICAN]]}} [[w:Pope John Paul II|Pope John Paul II]] has received Mr. [[w:Albert Edward Ismail Yelda|Albert Edward Ismail Yelda]], [[Iraq]]'s ambassador today. During the meeting the Pope has expressed wishes for the reconstruction of Iraq, as a democratic state, with tolerance to minorities:
''"Iraq is currently in the throes of the difficult process of transition from a totalitarian regime to the formation of a democratic State in which the dignity of each person is respected and all citizens enjoy equal rights. Authentic democracy is possible "only in a State ruled by law", and requires that "the necessary conditions be present for the advancement both of the individual through education and formation in true ideals, and ... through the creation of structures of participation and shared responsibility"
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''"The struggle to overcome the challenges brought about by poverty, unemployment and violence is also currently faced by Iraq. May your government work untiringly to settle disputes and conflicts through dialogue and negotiation, having recourse to military force only as a last resort. Accordingly, it is essential that the State, with the assistance of the International Community, promote mutual understanding and tolerance among its various ethnic and religious groups. This will enable the people of the region to create an environment that is not only committed to justice and peace but is also capable of sustaining the necessary economic growth and development integral for the well-being of your citizens and the country itself."''
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{{byline|date=November 15, 2004|location=[[w:Sao Paulo|SAO PAULO]]}} Big Linux 2.0 Beta 3 has been released. Big Linux is a [[w:Live CD|Live Compact Disc]] [[Brazil]]ian [[w:Linux|Linux]] distribution, based on [[w:Knoppix|Knoppix]].
A [[w:Linux distribution|Linux distribution]] is a software set with the Linux operating system and [[w:GNU|GNU]] software. The source code of Linux and GNU software is freely available and can be legally distributed among users. Big Linux is a ''Live'' Compact Disc version of Linux, which means it may run directly from the CD or optionally be installed on the hard disk.
According to its developers, Big Linux aims to be easy to use and comes with many programs that are used by home users and offices. Some included programs are: [[w:KDE|KDE]], [[w:Java (programming language)|Java]], [[w:XMMS|XMMS]], [[w:Kaffeine|Kaffeine]], [[w:xine|xine]], [[w:Kopete|Kopete]], YES, [[w:XChat|XChat]], [[w:Fullt|Fullt]], [[w:aMSN|aMSN]], the Windows runtime environments [[w:Wine (software)|Wine]] and [[w:Cedega|Cedega]], the peer-to-peer applications [[w:xMule|xMule]], [[w:BitTorrent|BitTorrent]] and Apollon, [[w:OpenOffice.org|OpenOffice.org]], [[w:GIMP|GIMP]] and [[w:AbiWord|AbiWord]], the email clients [[w:Kmail|Kmail]] and [[w:Mozilla Thunderbird|Thunderbird]], and the internet browsers [[w:Mozilla|Mozilla]] and the [[w:proprietary software|proprietary]] [[w:Opera (web browser)|Opera]] browser.
Some features of version 2.0 beta 3 are: 3 versions of the Linux kernel -- 2.4.25 (for those who use [[w:Softmodem|Winmodems]]), 2.4.27 (stable) and 2.6.8 (performance) --, automatic detection of printers, higher boot speed, complete system of network and servers and an automatic hardware detection mechanism. The graphical environment (known as [[w:X Window System|X11]]) can have several configurations separated by kernel. In this way, the user can have an accelerated graphical environment configuration and an unaccelerated graphical environment configuration at the same time. If there is some trouble with the accelerated graphical environment configuration, this allows the user to switch to the unaccelerated one.
Big Linux can be downloaded without charge at [http://biglinux.codigolivre.org.br/modules.php?name=Downloads Big Linux downloads]. This distribution is primarily intended for Brazilian users, although anyone can use it.
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Big Linux 2.0 Beta 3 has been released. Big Linux is a Live Compact Disc Brazilian Linux distribution, based on Knoppix.
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Some features of version 2.0 beta 3 are: 3 versions of the Linux kernel -- 2.4.25 (for those who use Winmodems), 2.4.27 (stable) and 2.6.8 (performance) --, automatic detection of printers, higher boot speed, complete system of network and servers and an automatic hardware detection mechanism. The graphical environment (known as X11) can have several configurations separated by kernel. In this way, the user can have an accelerated graphical environment configuration and an unaccelerated graphical environment configuration at the same time. If there is some trouble with the accelerated graphical environment configuration, this allows the user to switch to the unaccelerated one.
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en | 822 | 1151142 | "2010-12-28T03:50:22" | 2,010 | 12 | "2004-11-16T00:00:00" | 2,004 | 11 | http://en.wikinews.org/?curid=822 | Florida's Walt Disney World launches revamped attractions | {{Infobox Culture and entertainment}}{{byline|date=November 16, 2004|location=[[Orlando|ORLANDO]], [[Florida]]}} ''[[w:ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter|Alien Encounter]]'' and ''[[w:The Living Seas|The Living Seas]]'' at the [[w:Walt Disney World Resort|Walt Disney World Resort]] are to open today with a makeover.
The Alien Encounter attraction at [[w:Tomorrowland|Tomorrowland]] in the [[w:Magic Kingdom|Magic Kingdom]] has been revised to include Experiment 626 from the movie ''[[w:Lilo & Stitch|Lilo & Stitch]]''. Now called ''[[w:Stitch's Great Escape!|Stitch's Great Escape!]]'', the dog-like blue creature will lash out of its tube and terrorise the audience. The Galactic Federation's [[w:Grand Councilwoman|Grand Councilwoman]], [[w:Gantu|Captain Gantu]] and [[w:Agent Pleakley|Agent Pleakley]] appear in this show, essentially a prequel to the movie.
At the Living Seas, [[w:List of Finding Nemo characters#Crush|Crush]] the sea turtle from the [[w:The Walt Disney Company|Disney]]/[[w:Pixar|Pixar]] movie ''[[w:Finding Nemo|Finding Nemo]]'' will host a new exhibit called ''[[w:Turtle Talk with Crush|Turtle Talk]]'', joining smaller Nemo exhibits, a mainstay at the attraction for several months. Vegetarian shark [[w:List of Finding Nemo characters#Bruce|Bruce]] will soon become part of a shark education exhibit.
According to publicity, the Turtle Talk show will run every 15 minutes, from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. A sign language interpreted performance will run on Fridays at 10:30 am.
Disney is holding the [http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/special/stitch/sweepstakes Stitch's Great Escape! Sweepstakes], with prizes including a five-day, four night trip for four to Walt Disney World Resort.
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At the Living Seas, Crush the sea turtle from the Disney/Pixar movie Finding Nemo will host a new exhibit called Turtle Talk, joining smaller Nemo exhibits, a mainstay at the attraction for several months. Vegetarian shark Bruce will soon become part of a shark education exhibit.
According to publicity, the Turtle Talk show will run every 15 minutes, from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. A sign language interpreted performance will run on Fridays at 10:30 am.
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en | 841 | 4464120 | "2019-02-13T18:59:51" | 2,019 | 2 | "2004-11-15T00:00:00" | 2,004 | 11 | http://en.wikinews.org/?curid=841 | Hari Kostov resigns as prime minister of Macedonia | {{Macedonia}}{{byline|date=November 15, 2004|location=[[w:Skopje|SKOPJE]]}} [[w:Prime Minister of the Republic of Macedonia|Prime minister]] [[w:Hari Kostov|Hari Kostov]] of [[Macedonia]] has resigned from his position as of Monday, November 15. The [[w:Assembly of the Republic of Macedonia|Macedonian parliament]] will meet on Thursday to decide whether or not to accept his resignation.
The ''[[BBC]]'' quoted Kostov, who was appointed last May, to have said that "there is no will for genuine teamwork" within the coalition, and that one of the parties in the current government has been promoting [[w:political corruption|corruption]] and [[w:nepotism|nepotism]]. Kostov also claimed that the preoccupation with the rights of [[w:Albanians in the Republic of Macedonia|Albanian ethnic minority in Macedonia]] was obstructing economic modernization, according to Reuters. Kostov himself was not a member of any of the coalition's parties.
Kostov's resignation was preceded by a [[w:Macedonian autonomy referendum, 2004|referendum]] organized by the Macedonian opposition, aimed against a decentralisation law which would have given the Albanian ethnic minority in Macedonia additional rights. The referendum was declared null and void due to a low turnout. According to the ''[[w:Nederlandse Omroep Stichting|NOS]]'', some now fear that [[w:2001 insurgency in the Republic of Macedonia|fights]] between [[w:National Liberation Army (Albanians of Macedonia)|Albanian guerrillas]] and the [[w:Military of the Republic of Macedonia|Macedonian army]], which came to [[w:Ohrid Agreement|a halt]] in 2001, will start again.
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Kostov's resignation was preceded by a referendum organized by the Macedonian opposition, aimed against a decentralisation law which would have given the Albanian ethnic minority in Macedonia additional rights. The referendum was declared null and void due to a low turnout. According to the NOS, some now fear that fights between Albanian guerrillas and the Macedonian army, which came to a halt in 2001, will start again. | [
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en | 848 | 4457225 | "2019-01-07T20:58:32" | 2,019 | 1 | "2004-11-16T00:00:00" | 2,004 | 11 | http://en.wikinews.org/?curid=848 | Senator Harry Reid elected Democratic minority leader | {{United States infobox}}{{byline|date=November 16, 2004|location=[[Washington, D.C.|WASHTINGTON, D.C.]]}} [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] [[United States Senate|Senator]] [[Harry Reid]] has been elected the new leader of the Democratic party in the Senate. Reid, from [[Nevada]], replaces out-going leader {{w|Tom Daschle}} who lost his re-election bid in the state of [[South Dakota]]. Reid was re-elected with 61% of the vote in the {{w|United States Senate elections, 2004|November elections}}.
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Senator {{w|Dick Durbin}} (D-IL) replaced Reid as the Senate Minority {{w|Whip (politics)|Whip}}.
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en | 849 | 1080146 | "2010-08-19T01:48:06" | 2,010 | 8 | "2004-11-16T00:00:00" | 2,004 | 11 | http://en.wikinews.org/?curid=849 | Majority of Dutch parliament against accentuation of anti-blasphemy article | {{Crime and law}}{{byline|date=November 16, 2004|location=[[w:The Hague|THE HAGUE]]}} The proposal from [[w:Ministry of Justice (Netherlands)|Dutch Minister of Justice]] [[w:Piet Hein Donner|Piet Hein Donner]] to strengthen the anti-blasphemy provisions of the criminal code has been rejected by a majority of the [[w:House of Representatives of the Netherlands|Tweede Kamer]], the country's parliament. Donner put forth the proposal shortly after the murder of Dutch filmmaker [[w:Theo van Gogh (film director)|Theo van Gogh]], but denied that Van Gogh's death had anything to do with the proposal.
''[[w:Nederlandse Omroep Stichting|NOS]]'' reported that Donner's own party, the [[w:Christian Democratic Appeal|Christian Democratic Appeal]] (CDA), supported his proposal. However, their two coalition partners — the [[w:People's Party for Freedom and Democracy|People's Party for Freedom and Democracy]] (''Volkspartij voor Vrijheid en Democratie'', VVD) and [[w:Democrats 66|Democrats 66]] (D66) — announced they would not back the ban. The [[w:Dutch Labour Party|Labour Party]], the largest opposition party, also refused to vote in favour. Without their support, the motion could not be passed. Consequently, ''[[w:NRC Handelsblad|NRC Handelsblad]]'' reports, Donner withdrew his proposal.
Although the Dutch criminal code already makes blasphemy illegal, the law has only been enforced three times since the 1930s. The article in question states that anyone who ridicules a cleric or relic may be imprisoned for up to three months. According to Dutch broadcaster ''[[w:RTL Nederland|RTL]]'', Member of Parliament [[w:Lousewies van der Laan|Lousewies van der Laan]] (D66), will make a motion on November 17 to have the article removed entirely from the criminal code.
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[[Brasília|BRASÍLIA]], [[Brazil]] – Mr. [[Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva]], the {{w|President of Brazil}}, met with the {{w|President of South Korea|President}} of the [[South Korea|Republic of Korea]] Mr. {{w|Roh Moo-hyun}} at 5:30 PM at the ''Palacio do Planalto'' (Plateau Palace), the Presidential official residence, in Brasilia, Brasil. At 8:00 PM there was a dinner with Brazilian and South Korean Presidents and comitive.
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Mozilla {{w|Mozilla Firefox|Firefox}} 1.0, a free {{w|FLOSS|open-source}} {{w|Web browser|web browser}}, has been released on November 9, 2004 by the {{w|Mozilla|Mozilla}} Foundation.
Some major characteristics of the browser are: pop-up blocking, tabbed browsing, integrated RSS news reader, themes, online fraud protection, extendable with add-ons and multi-platform (it works on {{w|Microsoft Windows|Windows}}, {{w|Linux|Linux}} and {{w|Mac OS X|Mac OS X}}). As of November 16, 2004, there are Firefox versions in the following languages: Norwegian, Polish, Finnish, Italian, Japanese, Greek, Korean, Spanish, Russian, Slovenian, Czech, English, Romanian, German, Hebrew, French, Hungarian, Swedish and Catalan. Other languages should appear later.
Firefox has grown rapidly in popularity, with a Preview Release of the 1.0 version surpassing 10 million downloads in days. The browser has received critical acclaim by some magazines and is seen by many as a real competitor to {{w|Microsoft|Microsoft}}'s {{w|Internet Explorer|Internet Explorer}}, which currently holds over 90% market share.
Here's what some reviewers have said about Firefox:
* "Move over, Internet Explorer. Feature-studded and secure, Mozilla Firefox 1.0 is a safer, better choice for Internet browsing." [http://reviews.cnet.com/Mozilla_Firefox_1_0/4505-9241_7-31117280.html?part=editchoice&subj=Mozilla CNet]
* "All told, Firefox is clean and fast. If you want a browser that respects your PC intelligence and helps you get things done, Firefox is a good place to start." [http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1622102,00.asp PC Magazine]
* "Despite its small flaws, Firefox is an excellent browser that is within a [sic] two years of unseating Microsoft IE from its throne." [http://netforbeginners.about.com/od/understandyourbrowser/fr/firefox08.htm PCWorld]
The software's website can be found at [http://www.getfirefox.com GetFirefox.com].
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en | 871 | 4627124 | "2021-07-10T23:15:35" | 2,021 | 7 | "2004-11-17T00:00:00" | 2,004 | 11 | http://en.wikinews.org/?curid=871 | British white paper on public health | {{United Kingdom}}{{byline|date=November 17, 2004|location=[[England|ENGLAND]]}} [[United Kingdom|UK]] [[w:Secretary of State for Health|Health Secretary]] [[w:John Reid (politician)|John Reid]] has proposed widespread legislative and health care changes in a new white paper on public health released Tuesday. Titled "Choosing Health", the paper details government plans to restrict smoking in public places, limit '[[w:junk food|junk food]]' advertisements to children, make available "lifestyle trainers", campaign against [[w:sexually transmitted disease|sexually transmitted diseases]] and [[w:tobacco|tobacco]], and improve [[w:Food labeling regulations|food labelling]].
The white paper comes after extensive public comment that involved 150,000 people.
Smoking would be restricted in enclosed public spaces, restaurants, workplaces, and some pubs. The ban would be enacted gradually, affecting government and [[w:National Health Service|NHS]] buildings in 2006, enclosed public places in 2007, and private property in 2008. Permanent exemption would be granted to pubs that do not serve prepared food -- though not at the bar -- as well as private clubs, a decision that has provoked some to call the measure incomplete. Up to 90% of pubs are expected to be affected. The [[Scotland|Scottish]] executive proposed a complete ban on smoking in enclosed public places last week, and [[Ireland]] has already banned smoking in pubs and restaurants.
Food advertisements targeted to children would be banned until 9pm, under the White Paper's proposals. The restriction is a measure to tackle rising rates of [[w:childhood obesity|childhood obesity]]. The government also intends to develop voluntary standards on food and drink advertisements to children with industry, only threatening legislation if an acceptable standard is not reached by 2007. Additionally, low income families would receive vouchers for fresh fruit, vegetables, milk, and infant formula. School lunches would also be held to stricter nutritional standards. Reid has warned that unless childhood obesity is tackled, "we face the prospect of children having shorter life expectancy than their parents".
Food labelling would also be improved, with a "traffic light" system implemented. Packaged food would be evaluated based on its fat, sugar, and salt content.
The paper is unusual for suggesting a more holistic approach to health care, offering for the first time "lifestyle trainers." The National Health Service would be funding with an additional [[w:pound sterling|£]]1bn to make people's overall lives healthier, which is expected to save £30bn in preventable illness.
The paper additionally makes mention of reducing accidents, which affected 2.7m people last year and is a leading cause of child death, curb binge drinking, and reduce substance abuse among youths.
The paper has been criticized by many parties. The [[w:Conservative Party (UK)|Tory]] [[w:Shadow government|Shadow Health Secretary]] has criticized the [[w:Labour Party (UK)|Labour]] government's comprehensiveness and creation of a "new [[w:nanny state|nanny state]] approach". He has additionally described it as "gimmicks". The [[w:Liberal Democrats|Liberal Democrats]] have accused the government of not being comprehensive enough. It has also been criticized by the [[w:British Medical Association|British Medical Association]] as being implemented too slowly, saying "When lives need saving, doctors act immediately".
Mr. Reid has argued against the nanny state label, saying "In a free society, men and women ultimately have the right within the law to choose their own lifestyle, even when it may damage their own health. But people do not have the right to damage the health of others, or to impose an intolerable degree of inconvenience or nuisance on others ... This is a sensible solution which balances the protection of the majority with the personal freedom of the minority in England".
The full white paper "Choosing Health" can be read [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4016925.stm here].
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[[Category:National Health Service]] | UK Health Secretary John Reid has proposed widespread legislative and health care changes in a new white paper on public health released Tuesday. Titled "Choosing Health", the paper details government plans to restrict smoking in public places, limit 'junk food' advertisements to children, make available "lifestyle trainers", campaign against sexually transmitted diseases and tobacco, and improve food labelling.
The white paper comes after extensive public comment that involved 150,000 people.
Smoking would be restricted in enclosed public spaces, restaurants, workplaces, and some pubs. The ban would be enacted gradually, affecting government and NHS buildings in 2006, enclosed public places in 2007, and private property in 2008. Permanent exemption would be granted to pubs that do not serve prepared food -- though not at the bar -- as well as private clubs, a decision that has provoked some to call the measure incomplete. Up to 90% of pubs are expected to be affected. The Scottish executive proposed a complete ban on smoking in enclosed public places last week, and Ireland has already banned smoking in pubs and restaurants.
Food advertisements targeted to children would be banned until 9pm, under the White Paper's proposals. The restriction is a measure to tackle rising rates of childhood obesity. The government also intends to develop voluntary standards on food and drink advertisements to children with industry, only threatening legislation if an acceptable standard is not reached by 2007. Additionally, low income families would receive vouchers for fresh fruit, vegetables, milk, and infant formula. School lunches would also be held to stricter nutritional standards. Reid has warned that unless childhood obesity is tackled, "we face the prospect of children having shorter life expectancy than their parents".
Food labelling would also be improved, with a "traffic light" system implemented. Packaged food would be evaluated based on its fat, sugar, and salt content.
The paper is unusual for suggesting a more holistic approach to health care, offering for the first time "lifestyle trainers." The National Health Service would be funding with an additional £1bn to make people's overall lives healthier, which is expected to save £30bn in preventable illness.
The paper additionally makes mention of reducing accidents, which affected 2.7m people last year and is a leading cause of child death, curb binge drinking, and reduce substance abuse among youths.
The paper has been criticized by many parties. The Tory Shadow Health Secretary has criticized the Labour government's comprehensiveness and creation of a "new nanny state approach". He has additionally described it as "gimmicks". The Liberal Democrats have accused the government of not being comprehensive enough. It has also been criticized by the British Medical Association as being implemented too slowly, saying "When lives need saving, doctors act immediately".
Mr. Reid has argued against the nanny state label, saying "In a free society, men and women ultimately have the right within the law to choose their own lifestyle, even when it may damage their own health. But people do not have the right to damage the health of others, or to impose an intolerable degree of inconvenience or nuisance on others ... This is a sensible solution which balances the protection of the majority with the personal freedom of the minority in England".
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en | 876 | 4576568 | "2020-07-31T06:14:21" | 2,020 | 7 | "2004-11-16T00:00:00" | 2,004 | 11 | http://en.wikinews.org/?curid=876 | British-Iraqi careworker Margaret Hassan reportedly killed | {{Iraq}}{{byline|date=November 16, 2004|location=[[w:Baghdad|BAGHDAD]]}} The [[United Kingdom|British]]-[[Iraq]]i careworker [[w:Margaret Hassan|Margaret Hassan]], who was kidnapped in Iraq over a month ago, may have been killed by her kidnappers, according to the husband of the 59-year-old. He was informed by the [[w:Foreign and Commonwealth Office|British Ministry of Foreign Affairs]] after analysis of a videotape showing the execution of a blindfolded woman. ''[[w:Al Jazeera|Al Jazeera]]'' was also said to have received the tape days ago, but after delaying to confirm Hassan's identity, ultimately decided not to broadcast it.
The international organization [[w:CARE (relief agency)|CARE]] was shocked by the news. Hassan led the CARE-department in Iraq for years.
Since her kidnapping on October 19, 2004, has appeared on several tapes pleading for her life. She made a personal request addressed to [[w:Prime Minister of the United Kingdom|Prime Minister]] [[w:Tony Blair|Tony Blair]] to remove British troops from Iraq to meet her kidnappers demands.
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The international organization CARE was shocked by the news. Hassan led the CARE-department in Iraq for years.
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{{w|Moscow|MOSCOW}} — [[Russia]]'s highest court has judged that {{w|Tatars}} living in the federal state of {{w|Tatarstan}} may not apply the {{w|Latin alphabet}} to their language without permission from the federal government in Moscow. The Tatars had instituted legal proceedings because their {{w|Turkic languages|Turkic language}} differs greatly from {{w|Russian language|Russian}}, the ''[[BBC News|BBC]]'' reports.
The law banning all alphabets but {{w|Cyrillic alphabet|Cyrillic}} has been one in a long range of regulations and restrictions, claimed by officials to be designed to protect Russia's linguistic heritage. The Russian federal government has been cited to consider the use of a non-Cyrillic alphabet by federal states a 'separatist tendency'.
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The law banning all alphabets but Cyrillic has been one in a long range of regulations and restrictions, claimed by officials to be designed to protect Russia's linguistic heritage. The Russian federal government has been cited to consider the use of a non-Cyrillic alphabet by federal states a 'separatist tendency'. | [
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en | 893 | 826617 | "2009-05-31T14:05:12" | 2,009 | 5 | "2004-11-17T00:00:00" | 2,004 | 11 | http://en.wikinews.org/?curid=893 | Japan to reduce aid to China | {{Japan}}{{byline|date=November 17, 2004|location=[[Japan|JAPAN]]}} [[w:Diet of Japan|Japan's Diet]] has proposed to reduce economic assistance given to [[China]]. Economic aid is currently given in the form of grants and technical assistance under the [[w:Official development assistance|Official development assistance]] (ODA) program. ODA contributes to the development of the economies of states harmed by Japan during [[w:World War II|World War II]], an approach pursued not only as restitution but to improve regional stability and to secure scarce [[w:natural resources|natural resource]] trade.
Assistance to mainland China will total [[w:United States dollar|$]]8.9bn this year, making Japan an unusual second to the [[United States]] in aid. This is down 30% from 1997, and is the fourth year-on-year decline as of 2003. Loans to China total $30bn to date.
The ODA has been a key feature in [[w:People's Republic of China – Japan relations|Sino-Japanese economic and diplomatic relations]]. It was begun in the 1980s as China "opened up" to foreign investment. It is in part restitution for damage inflicted on China and atrocities such as the [[w:Nanking Massacre|Rape of Nanking]], seen in Chinese culture in much the same way as [[w:The Holocaust|The Holocaust]] is in Western culture.
China is increasingly being seen as a competitor, however. Popular opinion in Japan is also increasingly resentful of what is perceived as [[w:anti-Japanese sentiment|anti-Japanese sentiment]] in China. Some feel that China should be grateful for ODA funds and that it is not. China has also been criticized by [[w:Minister for Foreign Affairs (Japan)|Japanese Foreign Minister]] [[w:Nobutaka Machimura|Nobutaka Machimura]] for not being sufficiently cooperative with regards to [[w:list of environmental issues|environmental issues]], which necessarily affect its eastern neighbor Japan.
The People's Republic of China's Communist leaders have also been criticized for violating [[w:human rights]] and effecting a military build-up. Some argue that economic aid should be tied to compliance on relevant standards.
Through the ODA, Japan enjoys the support of many developing nations in UN votes. When China did not [[w:reform of the United Nations Security Council#Japan|react]] favorably to Japan's intention to seek permanent [[w:United Nations Security Council|UN Security Council]] membership, ''[[w:The Japan Times|The Japan Times]]'' criticized the aid as a "complete waste".
''[[w:Asia Times Online|Asia Times Online]]'' predicts "it is inevitable that funds flowing to China are set for further downsizing."
Total Japanese expenditures on ODA have reached $221bn distributed to 185 nations. Currently, the biggest recipient of Japan's ODA aid is [[India]]. Japan may soon be outspent in aid to China by [[France]], [[Germany]] and [[Italy]].
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[[Category:Asia]] | Japan's Diet has proposed to reduce economic assistance given to China. Economic aid is currently given in the form of grants and technical assistance under the Official development assistance (ODA) program. ODA contributes to the development of the economies of states harmed by Japan during World War II, an approach pursued not only as restitution but to improve regional stability and to secure scarce natural resource trade.
Assistance to mainland China will total $8.9bn this year, making Japan an unusual second to the United States in aid. This is down 30% from 1997, and is the fourth year-on-year decline as of 2003. Loans to China total $30bn to date.
The ODA has been a key feature in Sino-Japanese economic and diplomatic relations. It was begun in the 1980s as China "opened up" to foreign investment. It is in part restitution for damage inflicted on China and atrocities such as the Rape of Nanking, seen in Chinese culture in much the same way as The Holocaust is in Western culture.
China is increasingly being seen as a competitor, however. Popular opinion in Japan is also increasingly resentful of what is perceived as anti-Japanese sentiment in China. Some feel that China should be grateful for ODA funds and that it is not. China has also been criticized by Japanese Foreign Minister Nobutaka Machimura for not being sufficiently cooperative with regards to environmental issues, which necessarily affect its eastern neighbor Japan.
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Asia Times Online predicts "it is inevitable that funds flowing to China are set for further downsizing."
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en | 898 | 3286995 | "2015-03-05T13:30:28" | 2,015 | 3 | "2004-11-17T00:00:00" | 2,004 | 11 | http://en.wikinews.org/?curid=898 | CRS analyses al Qaeda statements | {{United States infobox}}{{byline|date=November 17, 2004|location=[[w:Washington, D.C.|WASHINGTON]]}} A report by the [[United States]] [[w:Federal government of the United States|government]]'s [[w:Congressional Research Service|Congressional Research Service]] (CRS) analysing [[w:al-Qaeda|al-Qaeda]] statements was made public Tuesday. The report examines methods used, ideas presented, and audience intended in al-Qaeda public statements, and how they have changed over time. The CRS is an auxiliary research office for the [[w:United States Congress|United States Congress]], and does not make its unclassified reports public.
The full report is available at the website of the [[w:Secrecy News|Secrecy News]] project run by the [[w:Federation of American Scientists|Federation of American Scientists]]. Released November 16th, 2004, it is titled "Al Qaeda: Statements and Evolving Ideology".
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en | 899 | 1971288 | "2013-08-15T15:37:09" | 2,013 | 8 | "2004-11-18T00:00:00" | 2,004 | 11 | http://en.wikinews.org/?curid=899 | Barroso names new European Union Commissioners | {{European Union}}{{byline|date=November 18, 2004|location=[[w:Brussels|BRUSSELS]]}} The head of the [[w:European Commission|European Commission]], [[w:José Manuel Barroso|José Manuel Barroso]], has revised his choice of 25 [[w:European Commissioner|Commissioners]] after he was forced to withdraw his last list of candidates. Controversy was sparked by his choice of conservative [[Italy|Italian]] [[w:Rocco Buttiglione|Rocco Buttiglione]] for the [[w:European Commissioner for Justice, Freedom & Security|Justice Commissioner]] position, who made several statements regarding [[w:homosexuality|homosexuality]] and women that members of the [[w:European Parliament|European Parliament]] objected to.
His new line-up, according to the ''[[w:BBC|BBC]]'', is mostly identical to his previous one; only two previous candidates (the Italian Buttiglione and the [[Latvia]]n [[w:Ingrīda Ūdre|Ingrīda Ūdre]]) have been replaced. The European Parliament voted in favour the Commissioners on November 18th, giving [[w:Barroso Commission|Barroso and his staff]] the green light to start their official five-year term starting on Monday. While the [[w:European Green Party|Greens]], [[w:Euroscepticism|Eurosceptics]] and the [[w:Party of the European Left|Communist Party]] voted against, the Commission secured the approval of the Parliament's biggest parties - the [[w:Party of European Socialists|Socialists]], the [[w:Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe|Liberals]] and the [[w:European People's Party|European People's Party]]. The vote ended with 449 in favour, 149 against and 82 abstentions, ''[[w:CNN|CNN]]'' reports.
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His new line-up, according to the BBC, is mostly identical to his previous one; only two previous candidates (the Italian Buttiglione and the Latvian Ingrīda Ūdre) have been replaced. The European Parliament voted in favour the Commissioners on November 18th, giving Barroso and his staff the green light to start their official five-year term starting on Monday. While the Greens, Eurosceptics and the Communist Party voted against, the Commission secured the approval of the Parliament's biggest parties - the Socialists, the Liberals and the European People's Party. The vote ended with 449 in favour, 149 against and 82 abstentions, CNN reports. | [
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en | 903 | 3859007 | "2015-09-30T12:52:39" | 2,015 | 9 | "2004-11-17T00:00:00" | 2,004 | 11 | http://en.wikinews.org/?curid=903 | Sharon considered temporary Israeli coup in 1967 | {{Israel}}{{byline|date=November 17, 2004|location=[[w:Tel Aviv|TEL AVIV]]}} [[w:Prime Minister of Israel|Prime Minister]] [[w:Ariel Sharon|Ariel Sharon]] considered a temporary [[w:coup d'état|coup d'état]] of the [[w:Politics of Israel|Israeli government]] with other members of the [[w:Israel Defense Forces|Israeli military]] shortly before the 1967 [[w:Six-Day War|Arab-Israeli War]], it has been revealed.
Days leading up to the '67 Arab-Israeli War featured a build-up of [[Egypt]]ian, [[Syria]]n, and [[Iraq]]i forces on the border that was perceived by many as a threat to the very existence of [[Israel]]. Military advisors pressured for a preemptive strike, which was felt necessary to offset Israeli numerical inferiority. Then-Prime Minister [[w:Levi Eshkol|Levi Eshkol]] was under intense pressure from his cabinet and military on the decision to pursue diplomacy or war. Many pro-war officials considered war inevitable and a delay only harmful to Israel.
Ariel Sharon was a [[w:Major General#Israel|Major General]] in the Israeli military during the war. On May 28th, he advised the [[w:Chief of General Staff (Israel)|Chief of Staff]] [[w:Yitzhak Rabin|Yitzhak Rabin]] that the cabinet could be detained and a coup declared. Sharon and others felt that the civilian government was unable to reach a necessary decision. The military would make the decision the government would not, and begin war in the government's best interests.
He explains: "We often asked whether in the State of Israel there could arise a situation in which the army takes control. And I always said it was impossible, that this couldn't happen in the State of Israel."
"And then, after the meeting on May 28, I said to the chief of staff and others who were present, that there had arisen a situation in which this could happen, and that it would also be well accepted - that is to say, to seize control not in the framework of wanting to govern, but in the framework of making a decision, the fundamental decision, and that [the] army can make it without the government."
"I don't remember if he agreed or not, but I think he also viewed it in this way."
Sharon stressed that no definite plan existed. However, he defended giving it serious consideration, saying: "They [the civilian government] would have accepted it with a sense of relief. That was my feeling."
Prime Minister Eshkol later decided in favor of war on June 5th. Ariel Sharon served as a commander of the [[w:Southern Command (Israel)|Southern Division]]. His comments may be found in full in ''Ma'arachot'', a publication by the [[w:Ministry of Defense (Israel)|Israeli defense ministry]].
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[[Category:Yitzhak Rabin]] | Prime Minister Ariel Sharon considered a temporary coup d'état of the Israeli government with other members of the Israeli military shortly before the 1967 Arab-Israeli War, it has been revealed.
Days leading up to the '67 Arab-Israeli War featured a build-up of Egyptian, Syrian, and Iraqi forces on the border that was perceived by many as a threat to the very existence of Israel. Military advisors pressured for a preemptive strike, which was felt necessary to offset Israeli numerical inferiority. Then-Prime Minister Levi Eshkol was under intense pressure from his cabinet and military on the decision to pursue diplomacy or war. Many pro-war officials considered war inevitable and a delay only harmful to Israel.
Ariel Sharon was a Major General in the Israeli military during the war. On May 28th, he advised the Chief of Staff Yitzhak Rabin that the cabinet could be detained and a coup declared. Sharon and others felt that the civilian government was unable to reach a necessary decision. The military would make the decision the government would not, and begin war in the government's best interests.
He explains: "We often asked whether in the State of Israel there could arise a situation in which the army takes control. And I always said it was impossible, that this couldn't happen in the State of Israel."
"And then, after the meeting on May 28, I said to the chief of staff and others who were present, that there had arisen a situation in which this could happen, and that it would also be well accepted - that is to say, to seize control not in the framework of wanting to govern, but in the framework of making a decision, the fundamental decision, and that the army can make it without the government."
"I don't remember if he agreed or not, but I think he also viewed it in this way."
Sharon stressed that no definite plan existed. However, he defended giving it serious consideration, saying: "They the civilian government would have accepted it with a sense of relief. That was my feeling."
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en | 947 | 420947 | "2007-05-13T07:06:53" | 2,007 | 5 | "2004-11-17T00:00:00" | 2,004 | 11 | http://en.wikinews.org/?curid=947 | Kmart to buy Sears for US$11 billion | {{date|November 17, 2004}}
Discount retailer [[w:Kmart|Kmart Corp.]] announced Wednesday morning it will buy department store operator [[w:Sears|Sears, Roebuck & Co.]]. The deal is to cost $11.5bn and will lead to the creation of the third-largest U.S. retailer, after [[w:Wal-Mart|Wal-Mart]] and [[w:Home Depot|Home Depot]], and replacing [[w:Target Stores|Target]] at number three.
The new company, which is to be called [[w:Sears Holdings|Sears Holdings]] and be based near [[w:Chicago|Chicago]], will have $55 billion in annual revenue and nearly 3,500 retail stores. Edward Lampert, the chairman of Kmart, will become the chairman of the new company, while Alan Lacy, current chairman and chief executive of Sears will be the new chief executive. Sears CEO Alan Lacy, speaking about the deal, promised up to $500 million a year in savings within three years from improved efficient, greater purchasing power and possible store closures. The stores will retain their current names.
The purchase will allow the two stores to sell each other's brands, including Craftsman Tools, Kenmore, and [[w:Lands' End|Lands' End]] from Sears, and [[w:Martha Stewart|Martha Stewart]] and Joe Boxer brands from Kmart. The move is considered a boon for Sears, which until recently has confined itself to malls, and can now sell its products in the many Kmart locations.
Shares of both companies soared after the announcement, Sears was up 22 percent on Wednesday, whilst Kmart gained 15 percent.
==Sources==
*[http://www.forbes.com/business/services/feeds/ap/2004/11/17/ap1662284.html Forbes Magazine]
*[http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=topNews&storyID=6842124 Reuters]
*[http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/story/0,3604,1353466,00.html The Guardian]
*[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/4019355.stm BBC News]
*[http://money.cnn.com/2004/11/17/news/fortune500/sears_kmart/index.htm?cnn=yes CNN Money]
==External links==
*[http://www.kmart.com Kmart]
*[http://www.sears.com Sears]
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[[Category:Wal-Mart]] | Discount retailer Kmart Corp. announced Wednesday morning it will buy department store operator Sears, Roebuck & Co.. The deal is to cost $11.5bn and will lead to the creation of the third-largest U.S. retailer, after Wal-Mart and Home Depot, and replacing Target at number three.
The new company, which is to be called Sears Holdings and be based near Chicago, will have $55 billion in annual revenue and nearly 3,500 retail stores. Edward Lampert, the chairman of Kmart, will become the chairman of the new company, while Alan Lacy, current chairman and chief executive of Sears will be the new chief executive. Sears CEO Alan Lacy, speaking about the deal, promised up to $500 million a year in savings within three years from improved efficient, greater purchasing power and possible store closures. The stores will retain their current names.
The purchase will allow the two stores to sell each other's brands, including Craftsman Tools, Kenmore, and Lands' End from Sears, and Martha Stewart and Joe Boxer brands from Kmart. The move is considered a boon for Sears, which until recently has confined itself to malls, and can now sell its products in the many Kmart locations.
Shares of both companies soared after the announcement, Sears was up 22 percent on Wednesday, whilst Kmart gained 15 percent. | [
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en | 965 | 514183 | "2007-11-01T03:25:32" | 2,007 | 11 | "2004-11-17T00:00:00" | 2,004 | 11 | http://en.wikinews.org/?curid=965 | Sainsbury's posts first ever loss | {{date|November 17, 2004}}
[[w:J_Sainsbury|Sainsbury's]], the UK [[w:Supermarket|supermarket]] chain, announced on Wednesday that it had made its first ever loss. For the six months to 9 October, it reported a pre-tax loss of £39m ($72m), compared with a profit of £323m the previous year.
Excluding £168m of exceptional items, such as the clearance of surplus merchandise, Sainsbury's made a pre-tax profit of £131m for the first half of its financial year. The company had made a profits warning earlier in the year. The company's shares actually rose slightly on the news. This is due to the absence of any surprises - shareholders were expecting results in line with these.
Sainsbury's chief executive [[w:Justin King|Justin King]] admitted the firm had been failing to properly stock its shelves after struggling with faulty distribution systems. This problem however is only one of a series of problems that has plagued Sainsbury's in recent years. Once the UK's largest supermarket chain, Sainsbury's has been overtaken by both [[w:Tesco|Tesco]] and [[w:ASDA|Asda]] in recent years.
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#BBC News [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/4018407.stm "Sainsbury's makes first ever loss"]
#Ireland On-Line [http://212.2.162.45/news/story.asp?j=124421910&p=yz44zz6y6&n=124422670 "Sainsburys reports first ever loss"]
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Excluding £168m of exceptional items, such as the clearance of surplus merchandise, Sainsbury's made a pre-tax profit of £131m for the first half of its financial year. The company had made a profits warning earlier in the year. The company's shares actually rose slightly on the news. This is due to the absence of any surprises - shareholders were expecting results in line with these.
Sainsbury's chief executive Justin King admitted the firm had been failing to properly stock its shelves after struggling with faulty distribution systems. This problem however is only one of a series of problems that has plagued Sainsbury's in recent years. Once the UK's largest supermarket chain, Sainsbury's has been overtaken by both Tesco and Asda in recent years. | [
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en | 998 | 1535523 | "2012-06-21T15:35:24" | 2,012 | 6 | "2004-11-18T00:00:00" | 2,004 | 11 | http://en.wikinews.org/?curid=998 | Chinese submarine enters Japanese waters | {{date|November 18, 2004}}
Tenuous relations between [[Japan]] and the [[People's Republic of China]] were strained last week when a Chinese nuclear-powered [[w:submarine|submarine]] entered Japanese territorial waters southwest of [[w:Okinawa|Okinawa]].
The intrusion occurred on 10 November, Japanese time (UTC+9). The submarine was quickly spotted by Japan's [[w:Japan Self-Defence Forces|Self-Defence Forces]] and was tracked by [[w:helicopter|helicopter]] as it wandered in Japanese waters for two hours before moving north-west. [[w:International law|International law]] requires a tracked submarine to surface and identify its [[w:nationality|nationality]] in times of peace; the submarine did not do so.
Many Japanese officials in the Defence Agency considered the intrusion an act of provocation and "showing off," as the submarine in question was a particularly noisy model. It continued traveling very slowly after being spotted, and remained in shallow waters. The intrustion caused Japanese Self-Defense Forces to go on alert for the second time since the Second World War.
The submarine in question is believed to be a Type 09-1 Han Class [[w:Attack submarine|attack submarine]]. It is a nuclear-powered submarine designed in the 1950s and first built in the 1974. This class of submarine is thought to suffer numerous defects, including radiation leakage, noise, and an inability to fire missiles while submerged. Only two of five submarines are thought to be operational. China has recently begun an active modernization of its [[w:People's Liberation Army Navy|navy]].
On 17 November, Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Wu Daiwei met with the Japanese [[w:ambassador|ambassador]] to China Anami Koreshige in [[w:Beijing|Beijing]] and offered an apology for the incident, stating that the submarine was on a training mission and the intrusion was due to a "technical error" and was "regrettable." Japan's Defence Agency is studying whether "technical errors" is a feasible explanation for the incident.
Japanese [[w:Prime Minster of Japan|Prime Minister]] [[w:Junichiro Koizumi|Koizumi Junichiro]] has publicly stated he wishes to speak with Chinese [[w:President of the People's Republic of China|President]] [[w:Hu Jintao|Hu Jintao]] about this and other matters of Sino-Japanese contention at the upcoming annual [[w:Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation|Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation]] summit in [[w:Chile|Chile]] later this month.
Despite the increasingly close economic ties between the two nations, distrust has long exisited between Japan and China. Many Chinese people still resent the Japanese invasion and [[w:Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945)|occupation of China]] during [[w:World War II|World War II]] and Japan's refusal to formally apologise. Japan, on the other hand, sees China as a potential competitor and an increasing threat to its national security.
[[w:Constitution of Japan|Japan's Constitution]] forbids the nation from exercising military strength in matters other than that of [[w:self-defence|self-defence]], but Japan's ruling party, the [[w:Liberal Democratic Party (Japan)|Liberal Democratic Party]] or LDP, has recently proposed constitutional amendments to give the military more offensive capabilities, among other things.
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== Related news ==
*{{wikinews|title=Japan to reduce aid to China|date=November 17, 2004}}
== Sources ==
* [http://www.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/getarticle.pl5?nn20041117a1.htm Beijing says tech glitch led to sub intrusion]. ''The Japan Times,'' November 17, 2004.
* [http://www.japantimes.com/cgi-bin/getarticle.pl5?nn20041118a2.htm Constitutional changes eyed to let female on throne, legalize military]. ''The Japan Times,'' November 17, 2004.
* [http://www.sfexaminer.com/article/index.cfm/i/111704b_asia Friction growing between Japan, China]. ''Associated Press'' via ''San Francisco Examiner,'' November 17, 2004.
* [http://www.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/getarticle.pl5?nn20041113a4.htm Chinese submarine intrusion considered an act of provocation]. ''The Japan Times,'' November 13, 2004.
* [http://www.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/getarticle.pl5?nn20041112a4.htm Japan continues tracking mystery sub]. ''The Japan Times,'' November 12, 2004.
* [http://globalsecurity.org/military/world/china/type-91.htm Type 09-1 Han Class (Including report of incident)]. ''GlobalSecurity.org''.
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[[Category:Military]] | Tenuous relations between Japan and the People's Republic of China were strained last week when a Chinese nuclear-powered submarine entered Japanese territorial waters southwest of Okinawa.
The intrusion occurred on 10 November, Japanese time (UTC+9). The submarine was quickly spotted by Japan's Self-Defence Forces and was tracked by helicopter as it wandered in Japanese waters for two hours before moving north-west. International law requires a tracked submarine to surface and identify its nationality in times of peace; the submarine did not do so.
Many Japanese officials in the Defence Agency considered the intrusion an act of provocation and "showing off," as the submarine in question was a particularly noisy model. It continued traveling very slowly after being spotted, and remained in shallow waters. The intrustion caused Japanese Self-Defense Forces to go on alert for the second time since the Second World War.
The submarine in question is believed to be a Type 09-1 Han Class attack submarine. It is a nuclear-powered submarine designed in the 1950s and first built in the 1974. This class of submarine is thought to suffer numerous defects, including radiation leakage, noise, and an inability to fire missiles while submerged. Only two of five submarines are thought to be operational. China has recently begun an active modernization of its navy.
On 17 November, Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Wu Daiwei met with the Japanese ambassador to China Anami Koreshige in Beijing and offered an apology for the incident, stating that the submarine was on a training mission and the intrusion was due to a "technical error" and was "regrettable." Japan's Defence Agency is studying whether "technical errors" is a feasible explanation for the incident.
Japanese Prime Minister Koizumi Junichiro has publicly stated he wishes to speak with Chinese President Hu Jintao about this and other matters of Sino-Japanese contention at the upcoming annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Chile later this month.
Despite the increasingly close economic ties between the two nations, distrust has long exisited between Japan and China. Many Chinese people still resent the Japanese invasion and occupation of China during World War II and Japan's refusal to formally apologise. Japan, on the other hand, sees China as a potential competitor and an increasing threat to its national security.
Japan's Constitution forbids the nation from exercising military strength in matters other than that of self-defence, but Japan's ruling party, the Liberal Democratic Party or LDP, has recently proposed constitutional amendments to give the military more offensive capabilities, among other things.
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en | 999 | 3807095 | "2015-09-09T21:02:30" | 2,015 | 9 | "2004-11-18T00:00:00" | 2,004 | 11 | http://en.wikinews.org/?curid=999 | Speculation arises as North Korean media drops Kim Jong Il's title | {{date|November 18, 2004}}
On Wednesday [[North Korea]]'s official media dropped [[Kim Jong Il]]'s honourific title "Dear leader", reported Japan's Radiopress. It was only days after the Russian news agency {{w|Itar-Tass}} reported that portraits of Kim Jong Il have recently been removed from public display in North Korea.
According to Radiopress, a Japanese news agency that monitors North Korea's radio broadcasts, the North's Korean Central Broadcasting Station, as well as the Korean Central News Agency and other North Korean media, have stopped using the term "Dear leader" when referring to Kim Jong Il, the country's supreme leader. Now the media in North Korea only use the official titles "General Secretary of the {{w|Workers' Party of Korea}}", " the Chairman of the DPRK National Defense Commission" and/or "Supreme Commander of the {{w|Korean People's Army}}" when referring to Kim.
Earlier Itar-Tass also reported that according to an unnamed foreign diplomat in Pyongyang, Kim Jong Il's portraits have recently been taken down from public display secretly and without explanation. However, the portraits of Kim's father, {{w|Kim Il Sung}}, still remain, according to the same report. This report has been confirmed by some expatriates living in the country.
This recent development in North Korea has given rise to speculation among analysts, some of whom suspected that these may be a sign that Kim is losing power, or that a power struggle is going on among the top leaders of the totalitarian state. But most observers believe that the portraits were taken down by the order of Kim Jong Il himself, who might be trying to downsize his own personality cult. "We believe the change was made at his will to soften his image as a leader of a {{w|personality cult}}, although it is hard to determine what his real intentions are," said Shinya Kato, the editor of Radiopress.
[[South Korea]]n officials are not yet speculating on the matter, saying the portrait removals "may be for various reasons."
North Korea is one of the few {{w|Stalinism|Stalinist}} states that still exist today, and the political control in the country remains tight. In recent years North Korea underwent several minor reforms that did not appear to significantly improve quality of life. It has also remained largely mysterious and secretive to the outside world, as few foreign correspondents are allowed to visit and stay in the country.
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#[http://www.itar-tass.com/eng/level2.html?NewsID=1463372&PageNum=0 Kim's portraits removed upon instruction from North Korean government], ''Itar-Tass'', November 17, 2004
#James Brooke, [http://www.nytimes.com/2004/11/18/international/asia/18korea.html Monitors of North Korean News Note Dip in Reverence for Kim], ''The New York Times'', November 18, 2004
#[http://edition.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/asiapcf/11/17/kim.cult.ap/ Mystery as Kim title, posters go], ''CNN'', November 18, 2004
#[http://joongangdaily.joins.com/200411/16/200411162230463539900090309031.html Kim Jong-il portraits reportedly disappear], ''JoongAng Daily'', November 18, 2004
#[http://english.chosun.com/w21data/html/news/200411/200411180014.html North Korean Media Drop Kim Jong-il's 'Dear Leader' Title], ''The Chosun Ilbo'', November 18, 2004
#[http://www.koreaherald.co.kr/SITE/data/html_dir/2004/11/18/200411180031.asp Seoul denies speculation over N.K. leader's status]. ''Korea Herald,'' November 17, 2004
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{{publish}} | On Wednesday North Korea's official media dropped Kim Jong Il's honourific title "Dear leader", reported Japan's Radiopress. It was only days after the Russian news agency reported that portraits of Kim Jong Il have recently been removed from public display in North Korea.
According to Radiopress, a Japanese news agency that monitors North Korea's radio broadcasts, the North's Korean Central Broadcasting Station, as well as the Korean Central News Agency and other North Korean media, have stopped using the term "Dear leader" when referring to Kim Jong Il, the country's supreme leader. Now the media in North Korea only use the official titles "General Secretary of the Korean People's Army" when referring to Kim.
Earlier Itar-Tass also reported that according to an unnamed foreign diplomat in Pyongyang, Kim Jong Il's portraits have recently been taken down from public display secretly and without explanation. However, the portraits of Kim's father, , still remain, according to the same report. This report has been confirmed by some expatriates living in the country.
This recent development in North Korea has given rise to speculation among analysts, some of whom suspected that these may be a sign that Kim is losing power, or that a power struggle is going on among the top leaders of the totalitarian state. But most observers believe that the portraits were taken down by the order of Kim Jong Il himself, who might be trying to downsize his own personality cult. "We believe the change was made at his will to soften his image as a leader of a , although it is hard to determine what his real intentions are," said Shinya Kato, the editor of Radiopress.
South Korean officials are not yet speculating on the matter, saying the portrait removals "may be for various reasons."
North Korea is one of the few Stalinist states that still exist today, and the political control in the country remains tight. In recent years North Korea underwent several minor reforms that did not appear to significantly improve quality of life. It has also remained largely mysterious and secretive to the outside world, as few foreign correspondents are allowed to visit and stay in the country. | [
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en | 1002 | 851919 | "2009-07-22T13:36:58" | 2,009 | 7 | "2004-11-17T00:00:00" | 2,004 | 11 | http://en.wikinews.org/?curid=1002 | South American 2004 World Cup Qualifiers (11th) | {{date|November 17, 2004}}
The '''South American 2004 World Cup Qualifiers''' were decided today in the Eleveth Round of play.
==Results==
*'''Argentina 3 x Venezuela 2''' - place: Buenos Aires (Argentina)
*'''Colombia 1 x Bolivia 0''' - place: Barranquilla (Colombia)
*'''Ecuador 1 x Brasil 0''' - place: Quito (Ecuador)
*'''Uruguay 1 x Paraguay 0''' - place: Montevideo (Uruguay)
*'''Peru 2 x Chile 1''' - place: Lima (Peru)
==Standings==
'''Rank Points Country'''
#22 Argentina
#20 Brasil
#16 Paraguay
#16 Ecuador
#14 Uruguay
#13 Colombia
#13 Chile
#13 Venezuela
#13 Peru
#10 Bolivia
==Sources==
* FIFA [http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/splash.html "Matches and Results"]
* Diario Deportivo Ole [http://www.ole.clarin.com/jsp/v3/pagina.jsp?pagId=870509 Toda la Eliminatoria sudamericana]. ''[http://www.ole.com.ar]'', 18 November 2004
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GAZA - The [[w:Israeli Defense Force|Israeli Army]] is believed to have killed three [[w:Egypt|Egyptian]] soldiers in a border incident. The shootings occurred near the [[w:Philadelphi Route|Philadelphi Route]] on the [[w:Gaza|Gaza]]-[[w:Egypt|Egypt]] border. Both nations patrol the area intensively for [[w:arms smuggling|arms smuggling]] into Gaza.
An Israeli tank apparently mistook Egyptian troops for smugglers.
Foreign ministry spokesman Mark Regev has apologized for the incident, saying: "If Egyptians were hit then we regret it. This was not our intention. We want good co-operative relations with Egypt ... and if Egyptians were hurt then our thoughts go out to them and their families and the Egyptian people."
Israel has said it is investigating the shootings "at the most senior level." Egypt has said little so far.
==Sources==
#[http://reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml;jsessionid=IZX52ZUC24RQACRBAEZSFFA?type=topNews&storyID=6849002 Report: Israeli Tank Kills 3 Egyptian Troops]. ''[[w:Reuters|Reuters]]'', 18 November 2004
#[http://news.independent.co.uk/world/middle_east/story.jsp?story=584045 Israelis gun down Egyptian soldiers in border blunder]. ''[[w:Associated Press|Associated Press]]'' via ''[[w:Telegraph UK|Telegraph UK]]'', 18 November 2004.
#[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/4021461.stm Israeli forces kill Egypt troops]. ''[[w:BBC Online|BBC Online]]'', 18 November 2004
#[http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/503304.html IDF tank mistakenly kills 3 Egyptian troops near Rafah]. ''[[w:Haaretz|Haaretz]]'', 18 November 2004
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An Israeli tank apparently mistook Egyptian troops for smugglers.
Foreign ministry spokesman Mark Regev has apologized for the incident, saying: "If Egyptians were hit then we regret it. This was not our intention. We want good co-operative relations with Egypt ... and if Egyptians were hurt then our thoughts go out to them and their families and the Egyptian people."
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In the [[United Kingdom]], the [[w:music video|music video]] for this [[w:Christmas|Christmas']] remake of the charity single ''[[w:Do They Know It's Christmas?|Do They Know It's Christmas?]]'' was launched simultaneously today (Thursday) on several UK and [[Ireland|Irish]] television channels including [[w:BBC One|BBC One]], [[w:BBC Two|BBC Two]], [[w:RTE 1|RTE 1]], [[w:ITV1|ITV1]], [[w:Channel 4|Channel 4]], and [[w:Sky One|Sky One]]. The debut was made at 17:55 GMT.
The song was originally recorded in 1984 by several of the biggest artists of the time including [[w:Bono|Bono]], [[Bob Geldof]], [[w:Paul McCartney|Paul McCartney]] and [[w:George Michael|George Michael]]. This year, in celebration of 20 years since the first single, the song has been remade by over 50 of today's best selling artists, including [[w:Coldplay|Coldplay]] frontman [[w:Chris Martin|Chris Martin]], [[w:Robbie Williams|Robbie Williams]], [[w:Bono|Bono]], [[w:Justin Hawkins|Justin Hawkins]] of [[w:The Darkness|The Darkness]] and [[w:Dido|Dido]].
The song, which is in aid of charity, is already tipped to be the Christmas No. 1 in the UK and Ireland. The song will also be launched as a charity mobile phone [[w:ringtone|ringtone]] to raise funds for [[Sudan]]'s troubled [[w:Darfur|Darfur]] region. Mycokemusic.com said it was going to put the track on its website from Thursday with all profits to be donated to charity. The single will be available to buy in shops from the 29 November.
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* [http://www.rte.ie/arts/2004/1118/bandaid.html RTE News]
* [http://breakingnews.iol.ie/entertainment/story.asp?j=102401900&p=yxz4xz48x Ireland On-Line]
* [http://news.scotsman.com/latest.cfm?id=3775873 The Scotsman]
* [http://www.itv.com/news/index_454866.html ITV]
* [http://www.sky.com/showbiz/article/0,,50000-1160529,00.html Sky News]
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Some major characteristics of the new MSN Search service include: up to date information, direct answers, direct actions, content specific searching, Search Near Me feature (results tailored geographically), Search Builder (the user can customize search results by defining search criteria).
The global beta version of MSN Search is available [http://beta.search.msn.com here].
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en | 1054 | 809213 | "2009-04-23T16:38:21" | 2,009 | 4 | "2004-11-16T00:00:00" | 2,004 | 11 | http://en.wikinews.org/?curid=1054 | Longhorn for 2006, according to Gates | {{Microsoft}}{{byline|date=November 16, 2004|location=[[w:Copenhagen|COPENHAGEN]]}} At Microsoft IT Forum 2004 Copenhagen technological conference [[w:Bill Gates|Bill Gates]], founder and current Chairman and Chief Software Architect of [[w:Microsoft|Microsoft]], has said the future operating system of Microsoft called [[w:Windows Longhorn|Longhorn]] will be released in 2006. There had been fears that Longhorn would not ship until 2007 or later. Microsoft has responded by cutting features from Longhorn, notably [[w:WinFS|WinFS]]. Features planned for Longhorn include a new 3D graphic user interface, a more sophisticated replacement for [[w:MS-DOS|MS-DOS]], and execute for processor [[w:NX bit|NX]], or No Execute, security features that prevents some [[w:malware|malicious code]] from being run.
This is expected to be the first Microsoft release since [[w:Windows XP|Windows XP]] in October of 2001. There has, however, been some speculation of a "Windows XP Reloaded" in the interim. Longhorn is currently in Alpha as a preview-release to [[w:Microsoft Developer Network|Microsoft Developer Network]] (MSDN) subscribers.
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en | 1057 | 3150784 | "2015-01-09T02:07:21" | 2,015 | 1 | "2004-11-18T00:00:00" | 2,004 | 11 | http://en.wikinews.org/?curid=1057 | US reporter convicted for not revealing source | {{byline|date=November 18, 2004|location=[[Rhode Island|RHODE ISLAND]]}} Television reporter [[w:Jim Taricani|Jim Taricani]] was [[w:Conviction|convicted]] of [[w:Criminal contempt|criminal contempt]] Thursday for not revealing to authorities the source of a video that he had received and reported on. The video had been sealed to prevent the public from seeing it.
[[w:US District Court|US District Court]] Judge Ernest Torres convicted Taricani, a reporter for WJAR-TV News in [[w:Providence, Rhode Island|Providence]], [[w:Rhode Island|Rhode Island]]. The video in question showed the city's mayor, Vincent Cianci, taking a [[w:United States dollar|$]]1000 bribe. The official was subsequently convicted for corruption. During Cianci's trial, the court had ordered the video to be sealed. It was subsequently released to reporter Jim Taricani. Torres opined that the leak had been designed to prevent a fair trial and, as the video was sealed, the person who leaked it had broken the law.
Taricani's refusal to identify the leaker had been the basis for his conviction of [[w:civil contempt|civil contempt]] on March 16. A USD $1000 fine was to be issued every day until Taricani revealed his source. He has paid all fines, and was reimbursed by WJAR-TV News for all expenses. Torres suspended the fine, calling it ineffective.
Taricani defended his action, saying: "I made a promise to my source, which I intend to keep."
Prosecutions for not revealing sources are becoming an increasingly common occurrence. Eight journalists have been convicted in recent months. Speaking in an interview Wednesday, he said, "I'm proud to be a part of this effort with other reporters who are facing this same thing."
[[w:Sentencing|Sentencing]] is to take place December 9th. Torres has said Taricani will receive no more than six months due to ill health.
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US District Court Judge Ernest Torres convicted Taricani, a reporter for WJAR-TV News in Providence, Rhode Island. The video in question showed the city's mayor, Vincent Cianci, taking a $1000 bribe. The official was subsequently convicted for corruption. During Cianci's trial, the court had ordered the video to be sealed. It was subsequently released to reporter Jim Taricani. Torres opined that the leak had been designed to prevent a fair trial and, as the video was sealed, the person who leaked it had broken the law.
Taricani's refusal to identify the leaker had been the basis for his conviction of civil contempt on March 16. A USD $1000 fine was to be issued every day until Taricani revealed his source. He has paid all fines, and was reimbursed by WJAR-TV News for all expenses. Torres suspended the fine, calling it ineffective.
Taricani defended his action, saying: "I made a promise to my source, which I intend to keep."
Prosecutions for not revealing sources are becoming an increasingly common occurrence. Eight journalists have been convicted in recent months. Speaking in an interview Wednesday, he said, "I'm proud to be a part of this effort with other reporters who are facing this same thing."
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en | 1063 | 3314875 | "2015-03-16T19:38:57" | 2,015 | 3 | "2004-11-17T00:00:00" | 2,004 | 11 | http://en.wikinews.org/?curid=1063 | Brazilian Landless Workers Movement invades city hall | {{Brazil}}{{byline|date=November 17, 2004|location=[[w:Pará|PARÁ]], [[Brazil]]}}
According to local State Road Police, about 250 members of the Brazilian [[w:Landless Workers' Movement|Landless Workers' Movement]] called MST (Movimento dos Sem Terra, in Portuguese) blocked the PA-391 highway for about three hours and later invaded the City hall of [[w:Santa Bárbara do Pará|Santa Bárbara do Pará]], located at {{km to mi|50|abbr=yes}} from [[w:Belém|Belém]], [[w:Pará|Pará]].
MST said they wanted to be received by the mayor Marise Andréa Barbosa Colares ([[w:Brazilian Social Democratic Party|PSDB]]). She was not available and the MST was received by the mayor-elect Ismael Rasp Rock ([[w:Brazilian Democratic Movement Party|PMDB]]). There was not an agreement, and the MST has camped in front of the city hall. A new meeting is expected in coming days with the participation of the Incra (National Institute of Colonization and the Agrarian Reformation), a government institute.
MST demands the city hall issue a Certificate of Agreement regarding the dispossession of an area in Santa Bárbara do Pará which belongs to the Dendê do Pará S.A, a company of Pará, that according to Incra passes for dispossession process. In accordance with information passed for the cabinet of the superintendent, the document was required in September, but the city hall had not issued it.
This certificate requires the city hall to assume a series of responsibilities after installing housing in the area of the city, as well as providing education and medical assistance to those settled.
The MST is a [[w:Marxism|Marxist]]-[[w:Maoism|Maoist]] inspired movement of agricultural workers in Brazil. According to MST, in 2003 there were about 632 MST camps in Brazil. MST say they fight for the [[w:Agrarian reform|Agrarian Reformation]] in Brazil. Some Brazilians have already protested against MST tactics, saying they are against the law and they are violent. Currently, MST receives help from the [[w:cabinet of Brazil|Brazilian government]] and donations from international organizations.
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== Sources ==
{{wikipedia|Landless Workers' Movement#Violence and vandalism}}
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*{{source|url=http://www.radiobras.gov.br/materia_i_2004.php?materia=206971
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MST said they wanted to be received by the mayor Marise Andréa Barbosa Colares (PSDB). She was not available and the MST was received by the mayor-elect Ismael Rasp Rock (PMDB). There was not an agreement, and the MST has camped in front of the city hall. A new meeting is expected in coming days with the participation of the Incra (National Institute of Colonization and the Agrarian Reformation), a government institute.
MST demands the city hall issue a Certificate of Agreement regarding the dispossession of an area in Santa Bárbara do Pará which belongs to the Dendê do Pará S.A, a company of Pará, that according to Incra passes for dispossession process. In accordance with information passed for the cabinet of the superintendent, the document was required in September, but the city hall had not issued it.
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[[Reuters]] has reported that {{w|Phil_Knight|Philip Knight}}, co-founder of shoe giant [[Nike, Inc.]] will step down as the company's CEO and President on December 28. He will be replaced by {{w|William Perez}}, current CEO of {{w|S. C. Johnson & Son|S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.}}
While industry experts consider this to be a good move as the company looks to expand beyond its core market, analyst Jamelah Reddy expressed surprise that an individual from outside the company was brought in rather than tapping one of Nike's co-presidents. Reddy said Knight was "leaving big shoes to fill."
The move is a blow to activist organizations which have targeted the company for its use of sweatshop labor and other practices. For example, the progressive anti-consumerism magazine ''{{w|Adbusters}}'' recently introduced their "Black-Spot Sneaker" which they promote as being "for just one thing: kicking Phil Knight's ass".
Nike spokesman Kirk Stewart said Perez was chosen for his experience in dealing with international markets and brand-building, an important skill as Nike continues expansion internationally. Nike's international sales now surpass domestic sales, reports Bloomberg.
According to [[ESPN]], Knight was responsible for Nike's endorsement contract with {{w|Michael Jordan}}, signed in 1984 when he was still a rookie with the {{w|Chicago Bulls}}. Jordan said of Knight, "To me, Phil Knight will always be recognized as a sports marketing visionary — he will always be a part of Nike. I learned so much about the industry from him and will always admire his drive and creativity."
Knight, who according to ''{{w|Forbes}}'' gave no reason for his departure, intends to retain his position as the chairman of Nike's board of directors. He will also hold on to his 28% voting share in the corporation, as well as his 92% share of the non-voting stock.
==Sources==
#Michael Kahn, [http://olympics.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=businessNews&storyID=6860554 Nike co-founder Knight steps down as CEO], ''Reuters'', November 18, 2004.
#Anne M. Peterson, [http://www.forbes.com/work/feeds/ap/2004/11/18/ap1665881.html Knight Steps Down as Nike CEO, President], ''Associated Press'', November 18, 2004.
#Darren Rovell, [http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/sportsbusiness/news/story?id=1926045 Big Nikes to fill: Knight stepping down as CEO], ''ESPN'', November 18, 2004.
#Andria Cheng & Greg Wiles, [http://quote.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=10000006&sid=aoe0qbIA3x24&refer=home Nike Chief Phil Knight Resigns; Board Appoints Perez], ''Bloomberg'', November 18, 2004.
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While industry experts consider this to be a good move as the company looks to expand beyond its core market, analyst Jamelah Reddy expressed surprise that an individual from outside the company was brought in rather than tapping one of Nike's co-presidents. Reddy said Knight was "leaving big shoes to fill."
The move is a blow to activist organizations which have targeted the company for its use of sweatshop labor and other practices. For example, the progressive anti-consumerism magazine recently introduced their "Black-Spot Sneaker" which they promote as being "for just one thing: kicking Phil Knight's ass".
Nike spokesman Kirk Stewart said Perez was chosen for his experience in dealing with international markets and brand-building, an important skill as Nike continues expansion internationally. Nike's international sales now surpass domestic sales, reports Bloomberg.
According to ESPN, Knight was responsible for Nike's endorsement contract with Chicago Bulls. Jordan said of Knight, "To me, Phil Knight will always be recognized as a sports marketing visionary — he will always be a part of Nike. I learned so much about the industry from him and will always admire his drive and creativity."
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{{byline|date=November 19, 2004|location={{w|Nairobi|NAIROBI}}}} Representatives of both the [[Sudan|Sudanese]] government and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement ({{w|SPLM}}) signed a peace pledge today in the {{w|Kenya|Kenyan}} capital {{w|Nairobi}}, under the watchful eye of {{w|United Nations}} {{w|ambassador|ambassadors}}.
According to the [[BBC]], the document concluded with a memorandum saying that "prompt completion of the peace process is essential for all the people of Sudan". The actual peace treaty should, according to the pledge, be signed no later than December 31st 2004. While the pledge focuses mainly on the fights between the rebels in the {{w|South Sudan|south}} and the Khartoum-based government in the north, there is also attention for the ongoing crisis in east Sudan ([[Darfur]]).
Several aid agencies have criticized the UN for taking a weak stand against the Sudanese government. The {{w|United Nations Security Council|Security Council}} has already signed two resolutions threatening economic sanctions against Sudan if the government does not disarm its troops in Darfur, but, so the BBC reports, the violence is continuing. The civil war in Darfur was sparked in 2003, when insurgents started attacking government buildings. The Arab government in {{w|Khartoum}} subsequently sent troops to the region, which have been reported to mass-violate human rights of the black Africans living in Darfur.
== Related news ==
* January 9, 2005: [[Peace agreement signed in Sudan]]
== Sources ==
*''BBC'', November 29, 2004: [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/4024477.stm UN backs south Sudan peace pledge]
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Representatives of both the Sudanese government and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (Kenya|Kenyan capital United Nations ambassadors.
According to the BBC, the document concluded with a memorandum saying that "prompt completion of the peace process is essential for all the people of Sudan". The actual peace treaty should, according to the pledge, be signed no later than December 31st 2004. While the pledge focuses mainly on the fights between the rebels in the south and the Khartoum-based government in the north, there is also attention for the ongoing crisis in east Sudan (Darfur).
Several aid agencies have criticized the UN for taking a weak stand against the Sudanese government. The Security Council has already signed two resolutions threatening economic sanctions against Sudan if the government does not disarm its troops in Darfur, but, so the BBC reports, the violence is continuing. The civil war in Darfur was sparked in 2003, when insurgents started attacking government buildings. The Arab government in subsequently sent troops to the region, which have been reported to mass-violate human rights of the black Africans living in Darfur.
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The bodies were found after a Jordanian named Abu Musab al-Zarqawi made an Internet posting in which he claimed that two Iraqi National Guard officers had been publicly decapitated in Mosul. A local businessman, Senan Shukri, claims to have witnessed the executions, stating that all onlookers had been warned that if they moved or otherwise disturbed the bodies they, too, would be beheaded.
According to Lt. Col. Erik Kurilla of the 24th [[w:Infantry Regiment|Infantry Regiment]], high-ranking officials in the [[w:Iraqi National Guard|Iraqi National Guard]] have been notified of the claimed beheadings; he states, however, that they have been unable to determine if any of their [[w:officer|officers]] were missing, pointing out that many were on leave and thus difficult to track down in any circumstance.
The bodies have not yet been removed by U.S. troops for fear that they might trigger [[w:Booby traps|booby-trapped]] explosives.
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The bodies were found after a Jordanian named Abu Musab al-Zarqawi made an Internet posting in which he claimed that two Iraqi National Guard officers had been publicly decapitated in Mosul. A local businessman, Senan Shukri, claims to have witnessed the executions, stating that all onlookers had been warned that if they moved or otherwise disturbed the bodies they, too, would be beheaded.
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About 250 people from the [[w:Landless Workers' Movement|MST]] (Movimento dos Sem Terra, in Portuguese) or Brazilian Landless Workers Movement has invaded a 223 [[w:hectare|hectares]] farm in the city of [[w:Ubaitaba|Ubaitaba]], [[w:Bahia|Bahia]]. According to Agência Folha, Fernando Rodrigues da Silva, 34 members of the movement says they want to press the Brazilian government institute called Incra (National Institute of Colonization and the Agrarian Reformation) to look after their cause.
Raul Pinto Farias, owner of the farm has said he will demand the expulsion of MST out of his property before the Court of Law.
The MST is a [[w:Marxist|Marxist]]-[[w:Maoist|Maoist]] inspired movement of landless peasants in Brazil. According to MST, in 2003 [http://www.mst.org.br/biblioteca/acampam/acamp2003.htm there were about 632 MST camps in Brazil]. MST is a large organization with many settlements throughout Brazilian countryside, especially in the Brazilian Northeast. Their main visible tactic is invading lands around the country.
MST says they fight for agrarian reformation and justice in Brazil. Some Brazilians have already protested against MST tatics, saying they are against the law and are violent. Currently, MST funds itself by selling produce grown on its agricultural cooperatives and from donations from international organizations. Also the movement receives funds by selling [http://store.gxonlinestore.org/strongroots.html videos of their invasions].
==Sources==
#Agência Folha [http://www1.folha.uol.com.br/folha/brasil/ult96u65801.shtml "Sem-terra invadem fazenda na Bahia" (in Portuguese)], November 19, 2004.
#Radiobras [http://www.radiobras.gov.br/materia_i_2004.php?materia=206971&editoria= "Rossetto says MST is not justified in stepping up invasions in November"], November 11, 2004.
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Raul Pinto Farias, owner of the farm has said he will demand the expulsion of MST out of his property before the Court of Law.
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en | 1089 | 931431 | "2010-01-03T00:00:22" | 2,010 | 1 | "2004-11-19T00:00:00" | 2,004 | 11 | http://en.wikinews.org/?curid=1089 | Spanish tourist fatally shot in Rio de Janeiro | {{byline|date=November 19, 2004|location=RIO DE JANEIRO}}' -
Juan Carlos Concero, aged 34, a [[w:Spain|Spanish]] tourist, was shot in the head during an assault in [[w:Rio de Janeiro|Rio de Janeiro]] today.
He was carried to Souza Aguiar Hospital where he was in a [[w:coma|coma]], breathing with the help of life support machines. Hours later doctors pronounced him braindead.
The Brazilian police offices in charge of the case announced the arrest of three man suspected of shooting Concero.
==Source==
#Agência Folha [http://www1.folha.uol.com.br/folha/cotidiano/ult95u102092.shtml "Espanhol é baleado na zona sul do Rio"]
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Juan Carlos Concero, aged 34, a Spanish tourist, was shot in the head during an assault in Rio de Janeiro today.
He was carried to Souza Aguiar Hospital where he was in a coma, breathing with the help of life support machines. Hours later doctors pronounced him braindead.
The Brazilian police offices in charge of the case announced the arrest of three man suspected of shooting Concero. | [
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en | 1095 | 354699 | "2006-12-19T12:08:24" | 2,006 | 12 | "2004-11-20T00:00:00" | 2,004 | 11 | http://en.wikinews.org/?curid=1095 | 19 Burmese political prisoners released; more to come | {{byline|date=November 20, 2004|location=YANGON, Myanmar}} Nineteen Burmese political prisoners, including pro-democracy leader Min Ko Naing, have been freed by [[w:Burma|Burma]]'s military junta after it declared their imprisonments invalid, the Associated Press reports.
The releases came after the current regime under Soe Win dissolved the National Intelligence Bureau run by Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt, who was ousted last month. The Burmese state-run television and radio network claimed that the NIB had wrongly charged 3,937 prisoners.
Min Ko Naing had been imprisoned since 1988 after leading pro-democracy protests that were quickly crushed by the ruling regime. In total, three senior members of Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy were released. Aung San Suu Kyi herself has been under house arrest since May 2003 following a violent confrontation between loyalists and her dissidents.
At least one NLD member expressed optimism about the new development. 77-year-old Ohn Maung, an NLD member freed on Friday after being imprisoned since 1998, told [[w:Reuters|Reuters]] "It was a pleasant surprise for all of us." He added, "I did not have to sign any undertaking and I expect most of the NLD members will also be released like me."
[[w:UN|UN]] Secretary-General [[Kofi Annan]] released a statement in which he said that he is "encouraged by reports that a number of people detained for political activities are included among [the prisoners released]." He also called for the release of all remaining political opponents and dissidents, either from prison or from house arrest.
According to witnesses outside Yangon's Insein Prison, altogether approximately 200 prisoners--most serving terms for minor criminal offenses--were released Friday.
Although Burma's military regime changed the country's name to [[w:Myanmar|Myanmar]] in 1989--a change recognized by the United Nations--many national governments and a large portion of the Burmese population still use the name "Burma" because they do not recognize the legitimacy of the junta that instituted the change.
== Sources ==
#[http://edition.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/asiapcf/11/20/myanmar.prisoners/ Myanmar key student leader freed], ''The Associated Press'', November 20, 2004.
#Aung Hla Tun, [http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=worldNews&storyID=6870249 Myanmar Frees Prominent Political Prisoners], ''Reuters'', November 20, 2004.
#[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/4027667.stm UN hails Burma inmates' release], ''BBC'', November 20, 2004.
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[[Category:Kofi Annan]] | Nineteen Burmese political prisoners, including pro-democracy leader Min Ko Naing, have been freed by Burma's military junta after it declared their imprisonments invalid, the Associated Press reports.
The releases came after the current regime under Soe Win dissolved the National Intelligence Bureau run by Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt, who was ousted last month. The Burmese state-run television and radio network claimed that the NIB had wrongly charged 3,937 prisoners.
Min Ko Naing had been imprisoned since 1988 after leading pro-democracy protests that were quickly crushed by the ruling regime. In total, three senior members of Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy were released. Aung San Suu Kyi herself has been under house arrest since May 2003 following a violent confrontation between loyalists and her dissidents.
At least one NLD member expressed optimism about the new development. 77-year-old Ohn Maung, an NLD member freed on Friday after being imprisoned since 1998, told Reuters "It was a pleasant surprise for all of us." He added, "I did not have to sign any undertaking and I expect most of the NLD members will also be released like me."
UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan released a statement in which he said that he is "encouraged by reports that a number of people detained for political activities are included among the prisoners released." He also called for the release of all remaining political opponents and dissidents, either from prison or from house arrest.
According to witnesses outside Yangon's Insein Prison, altogether approximately 200 prisoners--most serving terms for minor criminal offenses--were released Friday.
Although Burma's military regime changed the country's name to Myanmar in 1989--a change recognized by the United Nations--many national governments and a large portion of the Burmese population still use the name "Burma" because they do not recognize the legitimacy of the junta that instituted the change. | [
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en | 1103 | 715647 | "2008-10-26T19:18:32" | 2,008 | 10 | "2004-11-20T00:00:00" | 2,004 | 11 | http://en.wikinews.org/?curid=1103 | Brazilian economist Celso Furtado dies | [[Image:CFurtado4.jpg|thumb|Celso Furtado(ABr/Marcello Casal Jr)]]
{{Byline|date=November 20, 2004|location=RIO DE JANEIRO}} The Brazilian Economist [[w:Celso Furtado|Celso Furtado]], aged 84, has died today between 11 and 11:30 am, in his apartament in [[w:Rio de Janeiro|Rio de Janeiro]].
According to ABr (Government Brazilian news Agency) Celso Furtado was victim of a heart attack.
He will be buried tomorrow at São João Batista cemetery, Rio de Janeiro at 12:00.
==Sources==
#ABr [http://www.radiobras.gov.br/materia_i_2004.php?materia=207904&q=1&editoria= "Morte do economista Celso Furtado foi causada por infarto"]
#ABr [http://www.radiobras.gov.br/materia_i_2004.php?materia=207918&q=1&editoria= "PT destaca em nota que morte de Furtado deixa o país mais pobre" ]
#ABr [http://www.radiobras.gov.br/materia_i_2004.php?materia=207913&q=1&editoria= "Lula decreta luto oficial pela morte de Celso Furtado"]
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[[Category:Health]] | Celso Furtado(ABr/Marcello Casal Jr)
The Brazilian Economist Celso Furtado, aged 84, has died today between 11 and 11:30 am, in his apartament in Rio de Janeiro.
According to ABr (Government Brazilian news Agency) Celso Furtado was victim of a heart attack.
He will be buried tomorrow at São João Batista cemetery, Rio de Janeiro at 12:00. | [
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en | 1107 | 418627 | "2007-05-09T06:50:46" | 2,007 | 5 | "2004-11-20T00:00:00" | 2,004 | 11 | http://en.wikinews.org/?curid=1107 | Four NBA players suspended indefinitely for brawl | {{date|November 20, 2004}}
Four [[w:National Basketball Association|National Basketball Association]] players have been suspended indefinitely for their actions during a brawl at the end of the Friday, November 19th game between the [[w:Detroit Pistons|Detroit Pistons]] and the [[w:Indiana Pacers|Indiana Pacers]].
[[w:Ron Artest|Ron Artest]], [[w:Jermaine O'Neal|Jermaine O'Neal]] and [[w:Stephen Jackson|Stephen Jackson]] of the Pacers and [[w:Ben Wallace|Ben Wallace]] of the Pistons learned of the length of their suspensions on Sunday. Ron Artest has been suspended for the rest of the season, Stephen Jackson for 30 games, Jermaine O'Neal for 25, and Ben Wallace for 6. Pacers guard Anthony Johnson received a 5 game suspension. In addition, Reggie Miller from Indiana, and Detroit Pistons Chauncey Billups, Elden Campbell and Derrick Coleman were each suspended one game for leaving their bench.
The brawl began with 45.9 seconds left in the game, as Ben Wallace shoved Ron Artest after a particularly hard foul by Artest. That was settled quickly, but a fan then threw a cup at Artest as the referees were handling the aftermath of the fight, and Artest went into the stands, and began throwing punches. Jackson then joined in and began to throw punches as well. Due to the brawl the game was called, and ended with 45.9 seconds left. The Pacers were ruled the winner.
Artest has had a history of suspensions before this incident. Last season he was suspended twice, once for leaving the bench during a fight, and once for elbowing Portland player [[w:Derek Anderson|Derek Anderson]]. He was suspended 5 times during the 2002-2003 season.
== Sources ==
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[[Category:Indiana]] | Four National Basketball Association players have been suspended indefinitely for their actions during a brawl at the end of the Friday, November 19th game between the Detroit Pistons and the Indiana Pacers.
Ron Artest, Jermaine O'Neal and Stephen Jackson of the Pacers and Ben Wallace of the Pistons learned of the length of their suspensions on Sunday. Ron Artest has been suspended for the rest of the season, Stephen Jackson for 30 games, Jermaine O'Neal for 25, and Ben Wallace for 6. Pacers guard Anthony Johnson received a 5 game suspension. In addition, Reggie Miller from Indiana, and Detroit Pistons Chauncey Billups, Elden Campbell and Derrick Coleman were each suspended one game for leaving their bench.
The brawl began with 45.9 seconds left in the game, as Ben Wallace shoved Ron Artest after a particularly hard foul by Artest. That was settled quickly, but a fan then threw a cup at Artest as the referees were handling the aftermath of the fight, and Artest went into the stands, and began throwing punches. Jackson then joined in and began to throw punches as well. Due to the brawl the game was called, and ended with 45.9 seconds left. The Pacers were ruled the winner.
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Wikinews
The dataset contains news articles from Wikinews in different languages. Each article is associated with metadata like title, url, and date. The articles grouped into data splits by the article month, quarter, and year (the date is one mentioned in the article text, changes might have been after, see revision timestamp). The dataset config name defines the language.
Usage
from datasets import load_dataset
# all English news from 2008
ds = load_dataset("malteos/wikinews", config_name="en", split="2008")
# all German news from January 2017
ds = load_dataset("malteos/wikinews", config_name="de", split="2017_q1_01")
Languages
- en
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- it
- de
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