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China, Russia jointly oppose 2nd UN resolution
Beijing: China and Russia on February 27 jointly opposed a second UN resolution on Iraq and called for continued weapons inspections and a political and diplomatic solution to the vexed issue.
'Gardens of the World' to be built on WTC site
New York: A 1,776-feet high angular structure christened "Gardens of the World", designed by German architect Daniel Libeskind has been selected to replace the World Trade Centre, whose twin towers were destroyed in the September 11, 2002 terror attacks.
Sharon's new alliance may affect peace efforts
Jerusalem: Dimming chances for peace, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's Likud party has formed a coalition government with two Right-wing parties opposed to statehood for Palestine and sidelined long-time party rival Benjamin Netanyahu by moving him from Foreign Ministry to the Finance portfolio.
Iraq not made basic decision to disarm: Blix
United Nations: In a remark that could give more ammunition to the US case for a war on Iraq, United Nations chief weapons inspector Hans Blix has said Baghdad still has not made a "fundamental decision" to disarm.
UN meet over N Korea cancelled amidst conflict
United Nations: Sharp differences have erupted among five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) over how to handle the North Korean nuclear crisis, leading to cancellation of their scheduled meeting, even as Pyongyang reportedly restarted a nuclear reactor.
British Labour MPs revolt against Blair on Iraq
London: British Prime Minister Tony Blair suffered the biggest Commons revolt of his premiership on February 26 night, as 199 Members of Parliament (MPs) rejected his course of action over Iraq.
Saddam gets to choose between war, peace: Bush
Washington: US President George Bush on February 26 asked Iraqi President Saddam Hussain to "choose between peace and war".
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