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Timor war crimes probe

The UN Human Rights Commission votes for an international inquiry into
reported abuses by pro-Indonesian militias in East Timor. 


ALSO: Indonesia snubs Australian trade Timor refugees return to
shattered land Peacekeepers fan out from Dili







Chinese threaten Taiwan

Chinese President Jiang Zemin has more condolences for Taiwan's quake
victims, but repeats Beijing's threat to use force against the island. 


ALSO: Taiwan mourns for 2,000 dead Taiwan speeds up anti-missile plans
Analysis: Tension across the Taiwan Straits







Anwar judge orders new health check

The sodomy trial of Anwar Ibrahim is delayed again so doctors can assess
whether the former Malaysian deputy PM is fit enough appear in court. 


ALSO: What is arsenic poisoning?  A crisis unfolds: Timeline
'Anwar poisoned'




Burma's party spoiler The authorities in Burma blockade the headquarters
of the opposition National League for Democracy as it celebrates its
11th anniversary. 

Nuclear fuel ship docks in Japan An armed British ship carrying recycled
nuclear fuel arrives in Japan amid protests by environmentalists. 

Former PoWs back in Tokyo court Former prisoners of the Japanese
military have launched their fifth attempt to win an apology and
compensation for their harsh treatment during World War II. 

Taiwan mourns for 2,000 dead Taiwan begins mourning ceremonies for the
victims last week's devastating earthquake as dead aftershocks continue.

Timor refugees return to shattered land As the international force takes
control in East Timor, refugees are slowly returnuing and beginning to
rebuild their lives. 

Indonesia snubs Australian trade The Indonesian Government offers to
help businesses find new sources of goods rather than buy Australian in
protest at Canberra's stand over East Timor. 

Debt deal as good as done The World Bank needs only "a few hundred
million dollars" more to fund its share of a new plan to increase debt
relief for poor nations. 

Whale threat to Olympic sailing Migrating whales could cause chaos for
sailing events in Sydney Harbour at next year's Olympics. 

Thailand to investigate GM allegations The Ministry of Agriculture in
Thailand has said it will set up a special committee to investigate
complaints that a genetically-modified, or GM, plant has been grown
outside officially-designated trial sites. 

Indonesia seeking alternatives to Australian imports Indonesia says it
will help importers who want to boycott Australian goods such as wheat,
sugar and cotton in protest at Canberra's stand on East Timor. 
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