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Hezbollah, a militant Lebanese group backed by Syria and Iran, fires artillery toward Israeli border posts, drawing return fire. It was the first such exchange in eight months. AP story
A Ma'arivopinion poll shows 37% of his supporters think IsraeliPrime MinisterAriel Sharon is involved in corruption, with 52% saving he will have to resign if he behaved illegally. The controversy is over a $1.5 million loan given in January 2002 to Sharon's son, Gilad that was the loan originated from Cyril Kern, a friend of Ariel Sharon. [1]
Michael Johnston, a prominent "ex-gay" Christian, is said to have engaged in unprotected gay sex, despite his own opposition to homosexuality. [15], [16], [17]
It is reported that the Canadian Grand Prix is dropped from the 2004Formula 1 calendar as a result of its anti-tobaccolaws. The Montreal race was given a grace of 7 years before the introduction of the new law, announced in 1997. This comes a week after it was announced that the Belgian GP will be re-introduced in the 2004 season. [18] However, Formula One director general Bernie Ecclestone says that no such decision has been made. [19]
The draft EUconstitution could lead to the establishment of foreign-owned private health care and educational services. [20]
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