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japanese prime minister junichiro koizumi said the shift of the rods was proactive.
in 2002 japanese prime minister junichiro koizumi attended an summit in north korea with north korean leader kim jong il.
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3,701
the opposition japanese communist party was against the new law and feared it would lead to a stronger military.
the opposition japanese communist party was against the bill proposing the new law.
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some asean officials stated such standardization would be difficult due to different countries' political systems.
some officials stated the task would be difficult for asean members because of varied legal and political systems.
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3,703
iraq has been lobbying for the security council to stop using the country's oil revenue to pay compensation to victims of the 1991 gulf war and the salaries of the united nations monitoring, verification and inspection commission inspectors and to have all money remaining in the united nation's oil-for-food accounts transferred to the government's development fund.
iraq's new leaders have been lobbying for the united nations security council to stop using the iraq's oil revenue to pay the salaries of the inspectors and to have all money remaining in the united nation's oil-for-food account transferred to the iraqi government.
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a key european arms control treaty must be maintained.
the cfe treaty is a key european arms control treaty.
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3,705
the golden triangle region was 1 of the world's biggest producers of opium.
helmand province is the world's largest producer of opium.
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3,706
the united states dismissed the action as nuclear blackmail.
the united states said it would stand up to nuclear blackmail and has ruled out negotiations.
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3,707
the meeting was 3 days long.
the meetings lasted 2 days.
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the ministers from china, laos, india, myanmar and thailand will also address crop substitution initiatives for impoverished ethnic minorities who still rely on opium cultivation.
the ministers from china, laos, india, myanmar and thailand will discuss how to find markets for goods produced under crop substitution and other related programs such as eco-tourism and handicraft manufacturing.
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3,709
china is a nuclear power and member of the u.n. security council.
china is a permanent member of the un security
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north korean officials are suspected of building nuclear weapons.
north korea is currently in the process of dismantling its nuclear weapons program.
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australian television reporter peter lloyd faces 3 new drug charges in singapore.
according to court documents -- on 25 july australian television reporter peter lloyd faced 3 new drug charges in singapore.
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president vladimir putin signed a decree suspending russia's participation in the conventional forces in europe treaty.
russian president vladimir putin signed a decree suspending russia's participation in the conventional forces in europe treaty due to circumstances that affect the security of the russian federation and require immediate measure.
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the extradition conditions stipulate that the tunisian can only be prosecuted for the single charge of falsifying documents that italian authorities can provide sufficient evidence to prosecute.
spokesman for the swiss justice ministry folco galli stated that the extradition conditions stipulate that mejri can only be prosecuted on a single charge of falsifying documents for which italian authorities could provide sufficient evidence to prosecute.
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the attacks are believed to have come from russian administration ip addresses in response to the relocation of a soviet statue in estonia.
the attacks occurred after a dispute between the governments of russia and estonia over the relocation of a soviet war memorial.
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india and pakistan remain outside the treaty.
israel remains outside the treaty.
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china is a member of the ballistic missile club.
russia is a member of the quartet on the middle east.
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russia may pull out of the treaty if the us and other nato allies refuse to ratify the amended version.
warned that russia would withdraw from the treaty if western nations refuse to ratify its amended version.
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this is particularly true in the poorest countries.
this was particularly after ethiopia withdraws its forces.
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iran has noticeably increased the number of executions in recent months as officials enforce a campaign aimed at promoting virtue and boosting security in
iranian officials have increased executions in 2007 as officials enforce a campaign purportedly aimed at promoting virtue and boosting security in society.
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a statement issued by the official spa news agency stated that-- al-dosari was convicted of drug trafficking.
the rapist was identified as hossein safarlou and had also been convicted of drug trafficking.
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both tajikistan and uzbekistan share a border with afghanistan and have experienced raids by taliban-backed islamic militants in recent years.
neighboring kyrgyzstan has also experienced raids by taliban-backed islamic militants in recent years.
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russia said the system is a clear threat to russian security.
it is a serious threat to international security.
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the gang engaged in illegal activities including racketeering, blackmail, arms smuggling, cigarette smuggling and money laundering and allegedly used proceeds to fund terrorist groups in chechnya.
the dans stated the gang engaged in illegal activities including racketeering, blackmail, arms smuggling, cigarette smuggling and money laundering.
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at the state scientific center of applied microbiology there is every kind of deadly bacteria that was studied for use in the secret biological weapons program of the soviet union.
the state scientific center of applied microbiology has been working with western scientists to convert the complex into a biomedical manufacturing site.
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the international atomic energy agency has no access to people, documents, sites.
the international atomic energy agency is based in
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the book states that the drug conveys a completely positive image.
the official stated that this was a complete technology transfer.
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40 inmates are serving sentences for murder.
105 inmates are serving sentences for drug trafficking.
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russia is fulfilling obligations and decreasing forces.
russia's suspension of obligations under the cfe treaty is temporary.
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executive director of the arms control association in washington daryl kimball stated that-- the iaea report is 1 in a series of bad signs.
executive director of the arms control association in washington daryl kimball stated the israeli document could affect the debate over india.
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the cfe is 1 of several issues negatively impacting russia's relations with the united states and europe.
the treaty is one of several issues causing tense relations between the governments of russia and the u.s. and europe.
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korobeynichev's laboratory worked with the u.s. lawrence livermore national laboratory.
korobeynichev's laboratory worked with other scientific institutes.
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lugar and nunn are senators.
lugar and nunn awarded the prime minister a medal.
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officials state that decision about the treaty will depend on u.s. action on its plans to deploy missile defense systems in poland and the czech republic.
russian military officials stated the decision would depend on whether the united states proceeds with its plan to deploy missile defense components in poland and the czech republic.
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signing of the agreement is a peripheral issue of the meeting of chiefs of defense staff from the 26 ally countries of nato.
the agreement was signed during a regular meeting of chiefs of defense staff from the 26 nato allies.
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in early may 2002 officials from the philippines, malaysia and indonesia signed an anti-terrorism agreement to share airline passenger lists and other intelligence.
in early may 2002 the philippines, malaysia and indonesia signed an agreement to share terrorism intelligence.
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after the first meeting between leaders of the european union and leaders from albania, bosnia and herzegowina, croatia, macedonia and serbia and montenegro, leaders from the western balkan countries pledge to diminish organized crime and corruption in the balkans to meet requirements of european union membership.
leaders from albania, bosnia and herzegowina, croatia, macedonia and serbia and montenegro met for the first time with european union leaders to pursue joining the european union.
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the resolution requires all 192 united nations member states to adopt laws to prevent terrorists, black marketeers and other non-state actors from manufacturing, acquiring or trafficking in nuclear, biological or chemical weapons or the materials to make them.
resolution 1540 requires all countries to adopt laws to prevent non-state actors from manufacturing, acquiring or trafficking in nuclear, biological or chemical weapons, the materials to make them, and the missiles and other systems to deliver them.
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the international atomic energy association stated that jordan has agreed to the additional measures.
international atomic energy association is the united nations watchdog.
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there is much concern over the drug.
there is much work to be done.
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the amnesty international report suggested that-- belgium begin immediate talks with india to prevent future sales of the alh, components or military technology to myanmar.
the report urged belgium to begin immediate talks with india in order to prevent future weapons sale to myanmar.
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capital offenses in iran include murder, rape, armed robbery, apostasy, blasphemy, serious drug trafficking, repeated sodomy, adultery, prostitution, treason and espionage.
capital offenses in iran include murder, rape, armed robbery, serious drug trafficking and adultery.
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saudi arabia is an absolute monarchy that has taken steps towards reform.
saudi arabia is an absolute monarchy and has a consultative council appointed by the government.
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the spokesman said there will be an exchange of opinions on topical international and regional matters based on a joint working relationship at the heart of the u.n. kamynin said russia recognizes the participation of libya in the work of the u.n. security council.
kamynin said there will be an exchange of opinions on topical international and regional matters based on a joint working relationship at the heart of the un.
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shalgam's visit to london is the first by a libyan foreign minister since 1969.
a visit to libya by the russian foreign minister was announced.
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indian and pakistani governments nearly engaged in a fourth conflict in 1999.
indian and pakistani governments each conducted nuclear tests in may 1998.
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iguaran stated that the detainees will be accused of homicide, criminal collaboration, kidnappings and the funding of terrorism.
iguaran stated that the detainees were also involved in the murders of police members of an anti-kidnapping group.
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3 suspected extremists were released on bail.
1 suspected extremist was provisionally released without bail.
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6 czech hospital employees are charged with human organ trafficking.
the accused will be charged with international drug trafficking.
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this further aggravated the situation.
north korea should not act further to aggravate the situation.
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3,750
Drug lord captured by marines in Mexico
Suspected drug lord known as ‘El Taliban’ held in Mexico
2.6
3,751
SC dismisses govt's review plea in Vodafone tax case
SC dismisses govt's review petition on Vodafone tax verdict
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3,752
Explosion hits oil pipeline in Syria's Homs
Explosion hits pipeline as Assad attacks cities
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3,753
NATO Soldier Killed In Afghan Attack
NATO soldier killed in S. Afghanistan
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3,754
Castro celebrates 86th birthday Monday
Fidel Castro celebrates 86th birthday
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3,755
Israel ex-spy warns against 'messianic' Iran war
Israeli ex-spy boss: no trust in leadership over Iran – video
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3,756
Eye Opener: Supreme Court rules on Arizona immigration law
U.S. Supreme Court issues split ruling on Arizona immigration law
3.8
3,757
NATO traces path out of Afghanistan
NATO Leaders Commit to Afghanistan Transition
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3,758
Syria says suicide bomber kills 10 in Damascus
Damascus 'suicide bombing' kills 10
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3,759
Sachin Tendulkar says I'm not God, I'm Sachin
Sachin Tendulkar scores cricket's first 100th century
0.8
3,760
Australian PM Gillard set to win leadership challenge
Australian PM defiant under pressure over leadership
2.4
3,761
Obama backs Philippines over South China Sea
Obama says clear rules needed to calm South China Sea
2.4
3,762
Teenager in China kills 8, wounds 5 in knife attack
Teenager kills 8 in knife attack
3.2
3,763
Syrian rebels move command from Turkey to Syria
Free Syrian Army moves headquarters from Turkey to Syria
3.8
3,764
Knesset speaker: Obama reelection bad for Israel
7 states sue over Obama administration's birth control rule
0.4
3,765
Greece bond exchange the largest debt restructuring in history
Greece secures biggest debt deal in history
2.8
3,766
Putin 'Wins Russian Presidential Election'
Polls open in Russian presidential election
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3,767
Indian finance minister quits to run for president
Julian Assange Plans to Run for Australian Senate
0.2
3,768
Jerry Sandusky found guilty in child sex abuse trial
Sandusky found guilty in child sex abuse trial
3.8
3,769
Three Tibetans self-immolate in western China: report
7 Tibetans self-immolate in China
2.4
3,770
White House in damage control over Obama Supreme Court remarks
Fact check: Obama's Supreme Court remarks
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3,771
Annan warns talks of Syria risks
Putin, Annan meet on Syria crisis
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3,772
Quartet calls on Israelis, Palestinians to end irritants
Occupation to confiscate 30 dunums of Palestinian land in Deir Estia
1.4
3,773
Saudis to permit women to compete in Olympics
Saudi Women Allowed To Compete At Olympics
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3,774
Nigeria university mass attacked by gunmen
Nigeria: University Bombed in North
2.2
3,775
China's Cabinet promises to boost economy
China's Wen promises job creation
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3,776
Tropical Storm Isaac boosts jobless claims
Tropical Storm Joyce forms, stays in open Atlantic
1
3,777
Freddie Starr Arrested In Savile Abuse Probe
Third man arrested in Savile sex abuse probe
3.2
3,778
Romney announces Paul Ryan as running mate
Romney names Ryan as running mate
5
3,779
Stocks rise early after Greek deal, then flatten
Stocks edge higher after Greek debt deal
3.6
3,780
Suicide bombing rocks elite Yemen military camp
Suicide bombers attack Yemen military posts
4
3,781
NATO: 2 International Troops Killed in Afghanistan
Three NATO troops killed in one day in Afghanistan
2.2
3,782
Moscow protesters demand Vladimir Putin's resignation
Moscow protest against Vladimir Putin smaller and quieter
1.8
3,783
French election turnout higher than expected
French presidential election: first round - live updates
1
3,784
Australia to establish the world's largest marine reserve
Australia creates world's largest marine reserves
4.4
3,785
Two U.S. soldiers shot, killed by Afghan soldier
Two British soldiers killed by Afghan policeman
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3,786
Italy soldiers die in Afghanistan
Two UK Soldiers Killed In Afghanistan
1.4
3,787
Abbas to lead Palestinian unity government
Abbas proposed as PM in interim unity government
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3,788
Egypt’s Coptic Church Names New Pope
Egypt's Coptic Church Prepares to Choose Pope
2.8
3,789
Malawi Officially Confirms President's Death
Malawi confirms President Mutharika's death
3.6
3,790
Mali's Tuareg rebels declare independence
Mali rebels declare independent 'Azawad'
3.8
3,791
Lance Armstrong stripped of Tour de France titles
Lance Armstrong plots strategy after loss of titles
1.4
3,792
Egypt votes on final day of presidential election
Polls open in France for presidential election
1
3,793
Is Madeleine McCann Still Alive?
Reopen Madeleine case, police urge
0.6
3,794
Aussie surfers find stricken asylum seekers
Mayday: fears for asylum seekers
1.4
3,795
ISAF: 4 coalition troops killed in attack involving Afghan police
NATO says four troops killed in "insider" attack in Afghan south
3
3,796
UN Security Council unanimous vote on Syria
UN Security Council to vote on up to 300 Syria monitors
3.2
3,797
Gunman kills 6 in shooting at Wisconsin Sikh temple
Gunman kills six in shooting at Sikh temple in Wisconsin
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3,798
Audi to buy motorcycle maker Ducati
Probe into motor insurance market
0.6
3,799
China news agency: Still hope for Syria peace
China state news agency: There's still hope for Syria peace
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