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From the VOA News Center in Washington, I'm Frances Alonzo.

Thousands of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip flooded into an Egyptian border town today after militants blew a large hole in the border wall overnight that separates Gaza from Egypt. VOA's Jim Teeple has more details in this report from Jerusalem.

A huge explosion signaled the latest development in the week-old Gaza crisis. Militants blew a large hole in the high metal wall that separates the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip from Egypt and Palestinians crossed into Egypt by the thousands. No attempt was made by Egyptian police to stop the flow of people through the Rafah border crossing point. Hamas police could be seen guilding the crowds through the barrier. Israel eased its blockade of Gaza for one day Tuesday allowing in fuel to power Gaza's main power plant and convoys of food, fuel and medicine to be distributed by international relief agencies. For their part, Israeli officials say the blockade has worked, sending a message to Hamas that there would be consequences for continuing to fire rockets at southern Israel. Israeli officials have said the Gaza border will remian closed to all but humanitarin supplies until the rocket attacks completely stop. Speaking from his exile in Damascus, Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal says the rocket attacks will continue despite the Israeli blockade. Jim Teeple, VOA News, Jerusalem.

Investors worldwide had mixed reactions to Tuesday's emergency interest rate cut by the US central bank. Major European stock indexes were down sharply in today's trading with markets in Paris and Frankford off by more than 4 percent. Meanwhile, Asian stocks recouped some of their steep losses of the past 2 days after the market confidence received a shot in the arm from the US Federal Reserve. Share prices soared nearly 11 percent in Hong Kong, and moved up 2 percent or more in Manila, Sydney, Shanghai and Tokyo. VOA's Heda Bayron has more details in this report from Hong Kong.

Most Asian indexes jumped within minutes of opening Wednesday as investors heaved a sigh of relief after 2 days of panic selling. On Tuesday, the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates by three-quarters of a percentage point, its biggest cut in more than two decades. However, Ben Kwong, strategist at KGI Capital Asia in Hong Kong, says it is not yet clear if the rate cut will have a long-term impact. 'I think the rate cut by the Fed is a little bit late and the market is expecting more. I think today the rebound is just mainly due to the short covering and not due to genuine buying. I think the investors still have to see whether the market can stabilize at the current level. ' Japan's Nikkei 225 index climbed more than 2 perent Wenesday, after losing more than 9 percent in two days. South Korea's KOSPI rose more than 1 percent while Australia's S&P/ASX 200 surged 4. 4 percent. Heda Bayron, VOA News, Hong Kong.

Russia's foreign minister says a new draft UN resolution on Iran over its disputed nuclear activities does not call for any tough sanctions. Speaking in Mosco today, Sergei Lavrov said the draft was signed by the 5 permanent members of the UN Security Council and Germany. He welcomed the progress Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency have made to adress all questions about Iran's nuclear program.

Violence has broken out in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi again as former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan tries to mediate the nation's political crisis. Supporters of the opposition democratic, the Orange Democratic Movement rather, clashed with police today as they held a funeral procession to honor dozens of people killed in recent fighting. Witnesses say police fired tear gas after the demonstrators threw stones at them and blocked traffic. Kofi Annan plans to meet with both men today in hopes of forging an agreement that will end the unrest.

Zimbabwe's main opposition leader was briefly detained by police today ahead of a planned protest march. Police seized Morgan Tsvangirai, the leader of the Movement for Democratic Change. It happened during a predawn raid on his home in the capital city of Harare.

The Pakistani military says it's sending reinforcements to the South Waziristan region on the Afghan border to target a rebel commander accused of involvement in the assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. A military spokesman says a recent escalation in military, militant attacks rather, made it necessary to reinforce military posts in that tribal area.

More details at voanews. com. I'm Frances Alonzo, VOA News.

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From the VOA News Center in Washington, I'm France Lonzal.

Thousands of Palestinians from the Gaza strip flattered into a / border town today after militants blew a large holl in the border wall overnight that separates Gaza from Egypt. VOA's Jerem tiple has more details in this report from Jerusalem.

A huge explosion signal the latest development in the W Gaza crisis. Militants blew a large holl in the high metal wall that seperates the Harmas-controlle Gaza strip from Egypt and Palestinians crossd the Egypt by the thousands. No attempt was made by Eyption police to stop flew of the people through the rough border crossing point. Hamas police could been seeing guilding the crowds through the barrier. Israel eased its one block of Gaza for one day Tuesday allowing fuel to power Gaza's main power plant and convoies food, fuel, medicine to be distributed by international's release agencies. For their part, Israeli officials say the block has worked, sending a message to Harmas that there would be consequences for continuing to fire rockets to southern Israel. Israeli officials have said the Gaza border will remian close to all that humanitarin supplies until the rocket attacks completely stop. Speaking from / demostics, Hamas leader / said Iraq attacks will continue despite the Israeli block aid. Jerm Tipple, VOA news, Jerusalem.

Investors worldwide had mix reactions to Tuesday's emergency intreast rate cut by the US Central Bank. Major European stock indexes were down sharply today's trading with markets in Paris and Frankford off by more than 4 percent. Meanwhile, Asian stocks recupe in the / losses in the past 2 days after the market confidence recieved / in the US Federal reserve. Share prices soar nearly 11 percent in Hong Kong and moved up 2 percent in /, Sydney, Shanghai and Tokyo. VOA's Hed Beiray has more details in this report from Hong Kong.

Most Asia indexes jumped with a minutes opening Wednesday as investors heavled a sightof releave after 2 days of panic selling. On Tuesday, the US Federal reserve cut intreasts by 45.% point. It's biggest cut in more than two decades. However, Bank K / KGR capital Asia in Hong Kong says it is not yet clear if the rate cut will have a long term impact. "I think the rate cut by the Federal is a little bit late and the market is expecting more. I think today the / is just maily due to the short covery and not due genia buying. I think they must still have to see weather the market can / a / level." Janpan's Niki 225 index climbed more than 2 percet Wednesday after losing more than 9 percent in two days. South Korean's K rose more than 1 percent while Australia's Acent PA is excess 200 search 4.4 percent. Hed Beray, VOA news, Hong Kong.

Russia's Foreign Minister says a new draft UN resolution on Iran over its disputed nuclear activities does not call for any tarfgh sanctions. Speaking in Mosco today S said the draft signed by the 5 pemernent members of the UN Security Council and Germany. He work on the progress of Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency have made to adress all questions about Iran's Nuclear Program.

Violence has broken out in Kenya capital of N again as former UN Secretary General / tries to mediate the nation's political crisis. Supporters of the opposition democratic, the orange democratic movement rather, clash with police today as they held a funal procession to hornor dozens of people killed in recent fighting. Witnesses say police fire teargas after demostrators threw stones at them and block traffic. / and president / to meet in B today and hopes to fortune an agreement that will end the unrest.

Zobabuwei's main opposition leader was / detained by police today ahead of planned protest march. Police seized M, the leader of the movement for democratic change. It happened during a predawn raid in his home in the capital city of H.

The Pakistanian military says it's sending reinforcement to the south / region on the Afghan border to target a rebel commandor accused the involvment the assassination of former Prime Miniter BB. A military spokesman says a recent escolation in militant attacks rather, made it necessary to reinforce military posts in that tribe area.

More details in voanews. com. I'm France Lonzal, VOA News.

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From the VOA News Center in Washington, I'm France Lonzal.

Thousands of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip flowred into an Egyptian border town today after militants blew a large holl in the border wall overnight that separates Gaza from Egypt. VOA's Jerem tiple has more details in this report from Jerusalem.

A huge explosion signal the latest development in the W Gaza crisis. Militants blew a large holl in the high metal wall that seperates the Harmas-controlle Gaza strip from Egypt and Palestinians crossd the Egypt by the thousands. No attempt was made by Eyption police to stop flew of the people through the rough border crossing point. Hamas police could been seeing guilding the crowds through the barrier. Israel eased its one block of Gaza for one day Tuesday allowing fuel to power Gaza's main power plant and convoies food, fuel, medicine to be distributed by international's release agencies. For their part, Israeli officials say the block has worked, sending a message to Harmas that there would be consequences for continuing to fire rockets to southern Israel. Israeli officials have said the Gaza border will remian close to all that humanitarin supplies until the rocket attacks completely stop. Speaking from / demostics, Hamas leader / said Iraq attacks will continue despite the Israeli block aid. Jerm Tipple, VOA news, Jerusalem.

Investors worldwide had mix reactions to Tuesday's emergency intreast rate cut by the US Central Bank. Major European stock indexes were down sharply today's trading with markets in Paris and Frankford off by more than 4 percent. Meanwhile, Asian stocks recupe in the / losses in the past 2 days after the market confidence recieved / in the US Federal reserve. Share prices soar nearly 11 percent in Hong Kong and moved up 2 percent in /, Sydney, Shanghai and Tokyo. VOA's Hed Beiray has more details in this report from Hong Kong.

Most Asia indexes jumped with a minutes opening Wednesday as investors heavled a sightof releave after 2 days of panic selling. On Tuesday, the US Federal reserve cut intreasts by 45.% point. It's biggest cut in more than two decades. However, Bank K / KGR capital Asia in Hong Kong says it is not yet clear if the rate cut will have a long term impact. "I think the rate cut by the Federal is a little bit late and the market is expecting more. I think today the / is just maily due to the short covery and not due genia buying. I think they must still have to see weather the market can / a / level." Janpan's Niki 225 index climbed more than 2 percet Wednesday after losing more than 9 percent in two days. South Korean's K rose more than 1 percent while Australia's Acent PA is excess 200 search 4.4 percent. Hed Beray, VOA news, Hong Kong.

Russia's Foreign Minister says a new draft UN resolution on Iran over its disputed nuclear activities does not call for any tarfgh sanctions. Speaking in Mosco today S said the draft signed by the 5 pemernent members of the UN Security Council and Germany. He work on the progress of Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency have made to adress all questions about Iran's Nuclear Program.

Violence has broken out in Kenya capital of N again as former UN Secretary General / tries to mediate the nation's political crisis. Supporters of the opposition democratic, the orange democratic movement rather, clash with police today as they held a funal procession to hornor dozens of people killed in recent fighting. Witnesses say police fire teargas after demostrators threw stones at them and block traffic. / and president / to meet in B today and hopes to fortune an agreement that will end the unrest.

Zobabuwei's main opposition leader was / detained by police today ahead of planned protest march. Police seized M, the leader of the movement for democratic change. It happened during a predawn raid in his home in the capital city of H.

The Pakistanian military says it's sending reinforcement to the south / region on the Afghan border to target a rebel commandor accused the involvment the assassination of former Prime Miniter BB. A military spokesman says a recent escolation in militant attacks rather, made it necessary to reinforce military posts in that tribe area.

More details in voanews. com. I'm France Lonzal, VOA News.

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From the VOA News Center in Washington. I’m GR

Thousands of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip flooded into Egyptian border town today after militants blew a large hole in the border wall overnight that separates Gaza from Egypt. VOA’s J more details in this report from Jerusalem.

A huge explosion signals the latest development in the week whole the Kasa crisis. Militants blow a large hole in the high metal wall that separates the Hamas controlled Gaza strip From Egypt, and Palestinians crossed into Egypt by the thousands. No attempt was made by Egyptian police to stop the flood people thought the Rupa border crossing point. Hamas police could be seen guiding the crowds through the barrel. Israel ease its brocket from Gaza one day Tuesday allowing fuel to power Gaza’s main power plant and convinces of food fuel and medicine have been distributed by international relief agencies. But their part Israeli officials the blocked has worked, sending a message to Hamas. But there will be consequences for continuing to fire rockets in southern Israel. Israeli officials have said the Gaza border will remain close to all the humanitarians’ supplies until the rocket attacks completely stop. Speaking from exel and Hamas leader HM says rocket attacks will continue despite Israeli blocked. JT VOA news, Jerusalem

Ambassadors world wide had mixed reaction to Tuesday’s emergency interest rate cut of the US center bank. Majoy European’s index were down sharp in today’s trading with market and power off by more than 4percent. Meanwhile Asia stock recruited some of their deep loses of the last 2 days after the market confidence receive the sharp react of the US Federal Reserve. Share prices soared near 11% in HK and moved up to 2% in Monlanla, Sydney, Shanghai and Tokyo. VOA’s ?? has more details in this report from Hong Kong.

Most Asian Indexes says John within minutes in Wednesday as investors hide aside of relief after 2 days of panic selling. On Tuesday the US Federal Reserve cut interest rate by 3 quarters of percentage point. Its biggest cut in more than 2 decades. However, b strategies of KGI Capital Asia in Hong Kong says it is not yet clear if the recut will have a long term impact. “I think the recut by the Federal is a little bit late and the market is expecting more. I think the date of rebound is just many due to the short operate and not due to janio buying and the investor still have to see whether the market chain stabilize at the current level. ” Japan’s NK 2-5 index climbs more than 2% Wednesday after losing more than 9% in two days. South Korea’s COSPY rose more than 1%, follow Australian’s S&P AX 200 surge, 4.4%. Hedebin, VOA news, Hong Kong.

Russian’s foreign minister says a new draft of UN resolution on Iran over its disputed nuclear tivities doesnot call for any tuff thunks. Speaking in Moscow today, S said the draft had been signed by the five permanent remembers UN council in Germany. He work on the progress of Iran the International Atomic Energy Agency of NATO address all questions about Iran’s nuclear program.

Violence has broke out in the Kenya capital of Nairobi again as former UN secretary general Coffey Anmon tries to mediate the nation’s political crisis. Supporters of the opposition democratic-the Orange Democratic Movement Brother crashed with police today as they hold a federal procession honor dozens of people killed in recent fighting. Witnesses said the police fired tear gas over the demonstrator threw stones at them and blocked traffic. Coffy Anon is supposed to meet with both men today and hope to future an agreement that will end the unrest.

Zimbabwe’s main opposition leader was ?? detained by police today ahead of a planed protest march. Police seized Morgan Sagrebe, the leader of the movement democratic change that happened during a pro on his home at the capital city of Horary.

The Pakistani military says that they are sending reinforcement to the south ?? region on the Afghan boarder to target a rebel commander accused of the involvement of assassination of former prime minister Butto. A military spokesman says a recent escalation of militant attacks made it necessary to reinforce military force in that troubled area.
More details at VOANews.com, I’m ??, VOA New.

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From the VOA News Center in Washington, I'm Frances Alonzo.

Thousands of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip flooded into an Egyptian border town today after militants blew a large hole in the border wall overnight that separates Gaza from Egypt. VOA's Jim Teeple has more details in this report from Jerusalem.

A huge explosion signal the latest development in the W Gaza crisis. Militants blew a large hole in the high metal wall that seperates the Harmas-controlled Gaza strip from Egypt and Palestinians crossd into Egypt by the thousands. No attempt was made by Egyptian police to stop flow of the people through the rough border crossing point. Hamas police could be seen guiding the crowds through the barrier. Israel eased its blockade of Gaza for one day Tuesday allowing fuel to power Gaza's main power plant and convoies food, fuel, medicine to be distributed by international's release agencies. For their part, Israeli officials say the blockade has worked, sending a message to Harmas that there would be consequences for continuing to fire rockets to southern Israel. Israeli officials have said the Gaza border will remian close to all but humanitarin supplies until the rocket attacks completely stop. Speaking from his exile in Damascus, Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal said Iraqi attacks will continue despite the Israeli blockade. Jim Teeple, VOA news, Jerusalem.

Investors worldwide had mix reactions to Tuesday's emergency intreast rate cut by the US Central Bank. Major European stock indexes were down sharply today's trading with markets in Paris and Frankford off by more than 4 percent. Meanwhile, Asian stocks recupe in their steep losses in the past 2 days after the market confidence received / in the US Federal reserve. Share prices soar nearly 11 percent in Hong Kong and moved up 2 percent more in /, Sydney, Shanghai and Tokyo. VOA's Heda Bayron has more details in this report from Hong Kong.

Most Asia indexes jumped with a minutes opening Wednesday as investors heaved a sight of reliefed after 2 days of panic selling. On Tuesday, the US Federal reserve cut intreasts by three quarters of a percentage point. It's biggest cut in more than two decades. However, Bank K / KGR capital Asia in Hong Kong says it is not yet clear if the rate cut will have a long term impact. "I think the rate cut by the Federal is a little bit late and the market is expecting more. I think today the rebound is just mailny due to the short covery and not due to genia buying. I think they must still have to see wether the market can stabilize at current level." Janpan's Nikkei 225 index climbed more than 2 percet Wednesday after losing more than 9 percent in two days. South Korean's Kospi index rose more than 1 percent while Australia's S&P AX is excess 200 search 4.4 percent.Heda Bayron, VOA news, Hong Kong.

Russia's Foreign Minister says a new draft UN resolution on Iran over its disputed nuclear activities does not call for any tough sanctions. Speaking in Mosco today S said the draft signed by the 5 permanent members of the UN Security Council and Germany. He work on the progress of Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency have made to adress all questions about Iran's Nuclear Program.

Violence has broken out in Kenya capital of Nairobi again as former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan tries to mediate the nation's political crisis. Supporters of the opposition democratic, the orange democratic movement rather, clash with police today as they held a funeral procession to honor dozens of people killed in recent fighting. Witnesses say police fire teargas after demostrators threw stones at them and block traffic. Kofi Annan and president / meet in B today and hopes to fortune an agreement that will end the unrest.

Zimbabwe's main opposition leader was griefly detained by police today ahead of planned protest march. Police seized Morgan Tsvangirai, the leader of the movement for democratic change. It happened during a predawn raid in his home in the capital city of Harare.

The Pakistanian military says it's sending reinforcement to the south / region on the Afghan border to target a rebel commandor accused the involvment the assassination of former Prime Miniter Benazir Bhutto. A military spokesman says a recent escolation in militant attacks rather, made it necessary to reinforce military posts in that tribe area.

More details in VOA news. com. I'm Frances Alonzo, VOA News.

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From the VOA News Center in Washington, I'm Frances Alonzo.

Thousands of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip flooded into an Egyptian border town today after militants blew a large holl in the border wall overnight that separates Gaza from Egypt. VOA's Jim Teeple has more details in this report from Jerusalem.

A huge explosion signaled the latest development in the week-old Gaza crisis. Militants blew a large hole in the high metal wall that separates the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip from Egypt and Palestinians crossd into Egypt by the thousands. No attempt was made by Eyption police to stop the flow of people through the Rafah border crossing point. Hamas police could be seen guilding the crowds through the barrier. Israel eased its block of Gaza for one day Tuesday allowing in fuel to power Gaza's main power plant and convoys of food, fuel and medicine to be distributed by international relief agencies. For their part, Israeli officials say the blockade has worked, sending a message to Hamas that there would be consequences for continuing to fire rockets in southern Israel. Israeli officials have said the Gaza border will remian closed to all that humanitarin supplies until the rocket attacks completely stop. Speaking from his exile in Damascus, Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal says the rocket attacks will continue despite the Israeli blockade. Jim Teeple, VOA News, Jerusalem.

Investors worldwide had mixed reactions to Tuesday's emergency interest rate cut by the US central bank. Major European stock indexes were down sharply in today's trading with markets in Paris and Frankford off by more than 4 percent. Meanwhile, Asian stocks recouped some of their steep losses of the past two days after the market confidence received a shot in the arm from the US Federal Reserve. Share prices soared nearly 11 percent in Hong Kong, and moved up two percent or more in Manila, Sydney, Shanghai and Tokyo. VOA's Heda Bayron has more details in this report from Hong Kong.

Most Asian indexes jumped within minutes of opening Wednesday as investors heaved a sigh of relief after two days of panic selling. On Tuesday, the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates by three-quarters of a percentage point, its biggest cut in more than two decades. However, Ben Kwong, strategist at KGI Capital Asia in Hong Kong, says it is not yet clear if the rate cut will have a long-term impact. "I think the rate cut by the Fed is a little bit late and the market is expecting more. I think today the rebound is just mainly due to the short covering and not due to genuine buying. I think the investors still have to see if the market can stabilize at the current level." Japan's Nikkei 225 index climbed more than 2 perent Wenesday, after losing more than 9% in two days. South Korea's KOSPI rose more than 1 percent while Australia's S&P/ASX 200 surged 4.4 percent. Heda Bayron, VOA News, Hong Kong.

Russia's foreign minister says a new draft UN resolution on Iran over its disputed nuclear activities does not call for any tough sanctions. Speaking in Mosco today, Sergei Lavrov said the draft was signed by the 5 pemernent members of the UN Security Council and Germany. He welcomed the progress Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency have made to adress all questions about Iran's nuclear program.

Violence has broken out in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi again as former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan tries to mediate the nation's political crisis. Supporters of the opposition democratic, the Orange Democratic Movement rather, clashed with police today as they held a funeral procession to honor dozens of people killed in recent fighting. Witnesses say police fired tear gas after the demonstrators threw stones at them and blocked traffic. Kofi Annan plans to meet with both men today in hopes of forging an agreement that will end the unrest.

Zimbabwe's main opposition leader was briefly detained by police today ahead of a planned protest march. Police seized Morgan Tsvangirai, the leader of the Movement for Democratic Change. It happened during a predawn raid on his home in the capital city of Harare.

The Pakistani military says it's sending reinforcement to the South Waziristan region on the Afghan border to target a rebel commander accused of involvement in the assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. A military spokesman says a recent escalation in military, militant attacks rather, made it necessary to reinforce military posts in that tribal area.

More details at voanews.com. I'm Frances Alonzo, VOA News.

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From the VOA News Center in Washington, I'm Frances Alonzo.

Thousands of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip flooded into an Egyptian border town today after militants blew a large hole in the border wall overnight that separates Gaza from Egypt. VOA's Jim Teeple has more details in this report from Jerusalem.

A huge explosion signaled the latest development in the week-old Gaza crisis. Militants blew a large hole in the high metal wall that separates the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip from Egypt and Palestinians crossd into Egypt by the thousands. No attempt was made by Egyptian police to stop the flow of people through the Rafah border crossing point. Hamas police could be seen guilding the crowds through the barrier. Israel eased its blockade of Gaza for one day Tuesday allowing in fuel to power Gaza's main power plant and convoys of food, fuel and medicine to be distributed by international relief agencies. For their part, Israeli officials say the blockade has worked, sending a message to Hamas that there would be consequences for continuing to fire rockets in southern Israel. Israeli officials have said the Gaza border will remian closed to all that humanitarin supplies until the rocket attacks completely stop. Speaking from his exile in Damascus, Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal says the rocket attacks will continue despite the Israeli blockade. Jim Teeple, VOA News, Jerusalem.

Investors worldwide had mixed reactions to Tuesday's emergency interest rate cut by the US central bank. Major European stock indexes were down sharply in today's trading with markets in Paris and Frankford off by more than 4 percent. Meanwhile, Asian stocks recouped some of their steep losses of the past 2 days after the market confidence received a shot in the arm from the US Federal Reserve. Share prices soared nearly 11 percent in Hong Kong, and moved up 2 percent or more in Manila, Sydney, Shanghai and Tokyo. VOA's Heda Bayron has more details in this report from Hong Kong.

Most Asian indexes jumped within minutes of opening Wednesday as investors heaved a sigh of relief after 2 days of panic selling. On Tuesday, the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates by three-quarters of a percentage point, its biggest cut in more than two decades. However, Ben Kwong, strategist at KGI Capital Asia in Hong Kong, says it is not yet clear if the rate cut will have a long-term impact. "I think the rate cut by the Fed is a little bit late and the market is expecting more. I think today the rebound is just mainly due to the short covering and not due to genuine buying. I think the investors still have to see if the market can stabilize at the current level. " Japan's Nikkei 225 index climbed more than 2 perent Wenesday, after losing more than 9 percent in two days. South Korea's KOSPI rose more than 1 percent while Australia's S&P/ASX 200 surged 4. 4 percent. Heda Bayron, VOA News, Hong Kong.

Russia's foreign minister says a new draft UN resolution on Iran over its disputed nuclear activities does not call for any tough sanctions. Speaking in Mosco today, Sergei Lavrov said the draft was signed by the 5 pemernent members of the UN Security Council and Germany. He welcomed the progress Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency have made to adress all questions about Iran's nuclear program.

Violence has broken out in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi again as former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan tries to mediate the nation's political crisis. Supporters of the opposition democratic, the Orange Democratic Movement rather, clashed with police today as they held a funeral procession to honor dozens of people killed in recent fighting. Witnesses say police fired tear gas after the demonstrators threw stones at them and blocked traffic. Kofi Annan plans to meet with both men today in hopes of forging an agreement that will end the unrest.

Zimbabwe's main opposition leader was briefly detained by police today ahead of a planned protest march. Police seized Morgan Tsvangirai, the leader of the Movement for Democratic Change. It happened during a predawn raid on his home in the capital city of Harare.

The Pakistani military says it's sending reinforcement to the South Waziristan region on the Afghan border to target a rebel commander accused of involvement in the assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. A military spokesman says a recent escalation in military, militant attacks rather, made it necessary to reinforce military posts in that tribal area.

More details at voanews. com. I'm Frances Alonzo, VOA News.

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From the VOA News Center in Washington, I'm Frances Alonzo.

Thousands of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip flooded into an Egyptian border town today after militants blew a large hole in the border wall overnight that separates Gaza from Egypt. VOA's Jim Teeple has more details in this report from Jerusalem.

A huge explosion signaled the latest development in the week-old Gaza crisis. Militants blew a large hole in the high metal wall that separates the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip from Egypt and Palestinians crossed into Egypt by the thousands. No attempt was made by Egyptian police to stop the flow of people through the Rafah border crossing point. Hamas police could be seen guilding the crowds through the barrier. Israel eased its blockade of Gaza for one day Tuesday allowing in fuel to power Gaza's main power plant and convoys of food, fuel and medicine to be distributed by international relief agencies. For their part, Israeli officials say the blockade has worked, sending a message to Hamas that there would be consequences for continuing to fire rockets at southern Israel. Israeli officials have said the Gaza border will remian closed to all but humanitarin supplies until the rocket attacks completely stop. Speaking from his exile in Damascus, Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal says the rocket attacks will continue despite the Israeli blockade. Jim Teeple, VOA News, Jerusalem.

Investors worldwide had mixed reactions to Tuesday's emergency interest rate cut by the US central bank. Major European stock indexes were down sharply in today's trading with markets in Paris and Frankford off by more than 4 percent. Meanwhile, Asian stocks recouped some of their steep losses of the past 2 days after the market confidence received a shot in the arm from the US Federal Reserve. Share prices soared nearly 11 percent in Hong Kong, and moved up 2 percent or more in Manila, Sydney, Shanghai and Tokyo. VOA's Heda Bayron has more details in this report from Hong Kong.

Most Asian indexes jumped within minutes of opening Wednesday as investors heaved a sigh of relief after 2 days of panic selling. On Tuesday, the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates by three-quarters of a percentage point, its biggest cut in more than two decades. However, Ben Kwong, strategist at KGI Capital Asia in Hong Kong, says it is not yet clear if the rate cut will have a long-term impact. "I think the rate cut by the Fed is a little bit late and the market is expecting more. I think today the rebound is just mainly due to the short covering and not due to genuine buying. I think the investors still have to see whether the market can stabilize at the current level. " Japan's Nikkei 225 index climbed more than 2 perent Wenesday, after losing more than 9 percent in two days. South Korea's KOSPI rose more than 1 percent while Australia's S&P/ASX 200 surged 4. 4 percent. Heda Bayron, VOA News, Hong Kong.

Russia's foreign minister says a new draft UN resolution on Iran over its disputed nuclear activities does not call for any tough sanctions. Speaking in Mosco today, Sergei Lavrov said the draft was signed by the 5 permanent members of the UN Security Council and Germany. He welcomed the progress Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency have made to adress all questions about Iran's nuclear program.

Violence has broken out in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi again as former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan tries to mediate the nation's political crisis. Supporters of the opposition democratic, the Orange Democratic Movement rather, clashed with police today as they held a funeral procession to honor dozens of people killed in recent fighting. Witnesses say police fired tear gas after the demonstrators threw stones at them and blocked traffic. Kofi Annan plans to meet with both men today in hopes of forging an agreement that will end the unrest.

Zimbabwe's main opposition leader was briefly detained by police today ahead of a planned protest march. Police seized Morgan Tsvangirai, the leader of the Movement for Democratic Change. It happened during a predawn raid on his home in the capital city of Harare.

The Pakistani military says it's sending reinforcement to the South Waziristan region on the Afghan border to target a rebel commander accused of involvement in the assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. A military spokesman says a recent escalation in military, militant attacks rather, made it necessary to reinforce military posts in that tribal area.

More details at voanews. com. I'm Frances Alonzo, VOA News.

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From the voa news center in Washington,I'm F S.Thousands of Palenstanian from the Gaza's strip flooded into the boarder town today after millitants brought a large home on the boarder wall overnight,the seperate Gaza from Iseal.VOA's Jamty Borse more detail in this report from Jeaisland.

A huge explosion signal of latest development in the weak gole Gaza crisis.Millitants brought a large hole in the high middle wall that seperates the Hamas controlled Gaza strip from Egypt.And Palenstanian crossed the Egypt by the thousands.Though the attempt by Egyptian police to stop the forced people throught the rough boarder crossing point,Hamas police could be seen guiding the crowd through the barrier.Isreal brokade of Gaza for one day Tuesday,allowing in fuel to power Gaza's main power plan and convoils of food,fuel and medicine to be distributed by international relief agencies.But their part is really official said the blocket has worked sending a message to Hamas that they will be consequence for continuing in the fire rocket in the another Isreal.Isreal officals said the Gaza boarder will remain close to all the humanitarian supplies until the rocket attacks completely stop.Speaking from exile and demasks,Hamas leader H Micheall says,rucket attacks will continue despite the Isreal brokade.Jimty B voa news,Jusland.

Investors world wide had mixed three actions to Tuesday's emergency intrest rate cut by the US central bank.Major European stock conductors will down shuppling today's trading with markets in Paris and Francfo off by more than four percent.Meanwhile agent stock will reclue some of barried deep block in the past today after the market confident receive the from the US federal reserve.Share prices saw nearly eleven percent HongKong and moved two percent to more Manilar,Syney,Shanghai and Tokyo.VOA's H B has more detail in this report from HongKong.

Most Asian indexes jumped with the minis opening Wednesday as investors hit a sign relief after two-day's penny saling.On Tuesday, the US federal reserve caught interest rate by three quarters of percentage point.It's biggest cut in more than two decades.However Bank Crons, tradegies of KGI capital Asia in HongKong, said it is not yet clear if the rate cut will have a long turn impact.
"I think the rate cut, by the fact, is a little bit late.And the market is expecting more.I think today the re-barn is just the manage to the short up frame and not due to genian buying. I think the must still have to see whether the market can current level."
Japan's neekade 2 to 5 index clined more than two percent Wednesday after losing more than nine percent in two days.South Korea's cost be rose more than one percent while Australia's accent PA access two hundred search 4.4 percent.H B voa news HongKong.

Russia's former minister says a new drop UN resolution on Iran over the spilted nuclear activities did not call for any top sanctions.Speaking in Moscow today said the drop was signed by the five public memeber in the UN security concil and Germany.He welcomed the progress Iran and the international automatic energy agency are made to address all questions about Iran's nuclear programme.

Voilence is broken out in the Canian captial of N again,as former UN secretary gener K Annan tried to mediate the nation's political crisis.Supporters of the opposition democrat the arm democratic movement rather. Crash with police today as I held the fewer possesion Annan dozens of the people in the recent fighting.Witnesses say police fire tear gas have the demonstrators street down block traffic.K Annan permit to meet with both men today and hope that will end unrus.

S is made up position leader with by police today have the plan potest march.Polictis mogan S, the leader of the movement democratic,movement for democratic change, and happen during a period on his harmony capital city of H.

The Pakistan millitary said there is something will enforcement to the south of region of the Afgan boarder to target at comander accuse involment the assiation of former prime minister B.A millitary spokesman said a recent ascoration in millitary millitant attack rather,made it necessary to read enforce millitary posts in their travel area.

More detail on voanews.com.I'm F S, voa news.

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Thousands of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip flooded into Egyptian border town today after militants blew a large hole in the border wall overnight but separates Gaza from Egypt. VOA’s * has more on this report from Jerusalem. A huge explosion signals the latest development in the wake of Gaza crisis. Militants blew a large hole in the high medal wall that separates the Hamas controlled Gaza Strip from Egypt. And Palestinians cross into the Egypt by the thousands. New attempts was made by the Egyptian police to stop the flow of People through the ruffle border crossing point. Hamas police could be seen guiding the crowds through the *.

Israel eased the blockade of Gaza from one day Tuesday allowing fuel to empower Gaza’s main power plant and convoys the food, fuel and medicine to be distributed by international relief agencies. For their part, Israeli official say the blockade has worked sending a message to Hamas that there would be consequences for continuing to fire rockets into southern Israel. Israeli official has says the Gaza Border will remain closed to all but humanitarian supplies until the rocket attacks completely stopped. Speaking in the exile in domesticates Hamas leader * says Iraq’s attacks would continue despite Israeli blockade. * VOA news, Jerusalem.

Investors world wide had mixed reactions to Tuesday’s emergency interest rate cut by the US central bank. Major European Stock Indexes were down sharply in today’s trading with markets and * on Frankfort off by more than 4 percent. Meanwhile, Asian stocks recoup some bare steep losses in the past two days after the market confidence received the * from the US Federal Reserve. Share prices saw nearly 13 percent in Hong Kong and moved up two percent in Melbourne, Manila, Sidney, Shanghai and Tokyo. VOA’s * has more details from this report from Hong Kong. Most Asia’s indexes joined with the minutes opening Wednesday as investors heaved a sigh relief after two days’ panic selling. On Tuesday, the US Federal Reserve cut interests by 3/4 of percentage point, its biggest cut in more than two decades. However Bangkuang’s strategists of KGI capital agency in Hong Kong says it is not yet clear if the rate cut will have a long term impact. I think the rate cut by the Fed is a little bit late and market is expecting more. I think today the rebound is just mainly due to the short covering and not due to genuine buying. I feel indeed the investors still have to see whether the market can stabilize in current level. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index climbed more than 2% Wednesday after loosing more than 9% in two days. South Korea’s KOSPI rose more than 1%.。All Australia’s SPA is ex 200 surge 4.4 percent. * VOA news, Hong Kong.

Russia’s Prime Minister says a new draft UN resolution of Iran over its disputed nuclear activities does not call for any tough sanctions. Speaking in Moscow today, * says the draft will be signed by the five permanent members of the UN Security Council and Germany. He welcomes the progress in Iran and international atomic agency of made to address to all questions about Iran’s nuclear program.

Violence has broken out in the Kenya’s capital Nairobi again as former UN secretary general Kofi Annan tries to mediate the nation’s political crisis. Supporters of the opposition (democratic) the Orange Democratic Movement rather clashed with police today as we held a funeral procession on the dozens of people killed in the recent fighting. Witnesses say police fired tear gas after the demonstrators throw stones at demon block traffic. Kofi Annan plans to meet with both men today and hope forging an agreement that will end the unrest.

Zimbabwe’s main opposition leader was briefly detained by police today ahead of planed protest march. Police * Morgan *, the leader of the movement democratic change. It happened during a * raid on his home in the capital city of Harare.

The Pakistan’s military says it’s sending reinforcement to the south Zuichistan region on the Afghan border to target a rebel commander accused of involvement in the assassination of formal Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. A military spokesman says a recent escalation in military, militant attacks rather made it necessary to reinforce military posts in the tribal areas.

More details on voanews.com I am Francisco Alonzo, VOA news.

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From the VOA News Center in Washington, I'm Frances Alonzo.

Thousands of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip flooded into an Egyptian border town today after militants blew a large hole in the border wall overnight that separates Gaza from Egypt. VOA's Jim Teeple has more details in this report from Jerusalem.

A huge explosion signaled the latest development in the week-old Gaza crisis. Militants blew a large hole in the high metal wall. It separates the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip from Egypt, and Palestinians crossed into Egypt by the thousands. No attempt was made by Egyptian police to stop the flowed people through the Rafah of a border crossing point. Hamas police could be seen guiding the crowds through the barrier. Israel eased its blockade of Gaza for one day Tuesday allowing in fuel to power a Gaza's main power plant and convoys of food, fuel and medicine to be distributed by International relief agencies. For their part, Israeli officials say the blockade has worked sending a message to Hamas that there would be consequences for continuing to fire rockets in southern Israel. Israeli officials have said the Gaza border will remain closed to all but humanitarian supplies until the rocket attacks completely stopped. Speaking from his exile in Damascus, Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal says the rocket attacks will continue, despite the Israeli blockade. Jim Teeple, VOA News, Jerusalem.

Investors worldwide had mixed reactions to Tuesday's emergency interest rate cut by the US Central Bank. Major European Stock Indexes were down sharply in today's trading, but markets in Paris and Frankfurt up by more than 4%. Meanwhile, Asian Stocks recouped some of their steep losses in the past 2 days after the market confidence received the shot in the arm from the US Federal Reserve. Share prices soared nearly 11% in Hong Kong and moved up 2% or more in Manila, Sydney, Shanghai and Tokyo. VOA's Heda Bayron has more details in this report from Hong Kong.

Most Asia Indexes jumped within minutes of opening Wednesday as investors heaved a sigh of relief after 2 days of panic selling. On Tuesday, the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 3 quarters of a percentage point, its biggest cut in more than 2 decades. However, Ben Kwong, strategist at KGI capital Asia in Hong Kong, says it is not yet clear if the rate cut will have a long-term impact. "I think the rate cut by the Fed is a little bit late, and the market is expecting more. I think today the rebound is just mainly due to the short covering, and not due to / buying. I think the investors still have to see whether the market can stabilize at the current level. "Japan's Nikkei 225 index climbed more than 2% Wednesday after losing more than 9% in 2 days. South Korea's KOSPI rose more than 1%, while Australian's S&P/ASX 200 surge 4.4%. Heda Bayron, VOA News, Hong Kong.

Russia's Foreign Minister says a new draft UN resolution on Iran over its disputed nuclear activities does not call for any tough sanctions. Speaking in Moscow today, Sergei Lavrov said the draft was signed by the 5 permanent members of the UN Security Council and Germany. He welcomed the progress Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency has made to address all questions about Iran's nuclear program.

Violence has broken out in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi again, as former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan tries to mediate the nation's political crisis. Supporters of the opposition democratic, the Orange Democratic Movement rather, clashed with police today as they held a funeral procession to honor dozens of people killed in recent fighting. Witnesses say police fired teargas after the demonstrators threw stones at them to block traffic. Kofi Annan plans to meet both men today in hopes of forging an agreement that will end the unrest.

Zimbabwe's main opposition leader was briefly detained by police today ahead of planned protest march. Police seized Morgan Tsvangirai, a leader of the movement for democratic change. It happened during a predawn raid on his home in the capital city of Harare.

The Pakistani military says its sending reinforcements to the South Waziristan region on the Afghan border to target a rebel commander accused of involvement in the assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. A military spokesman says a recent escalation in military, militant attacks rather, made it necessary to reinforce military posts in that tribal area.

More details of voanews.com. I'm Frances Alonzo, VOA News.

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22:43 From the VOA news center in Washington, I am Fransis Alenzil.
Thousands of Palestinians from the Gaza strip flooded into the Egyptian border town today after militants blew a large hole in the border wall over night that separates Gaza from Egypt. VOA's Jim Tipple has more details in this report from Jerusalem.
A huge explosion signal the latest development in the week gold Gaza crisis, militants blew a large hole in the high metal wall that separates the Hamas controlled Gaza strip from Egypt and Palestinians crossed into Egypt by the thousands. No attempt was made by Egyptian police to stop the flow of people through the rougher border crossing point, Hamas police could be seen guiding the crowds through the barrier. Israel eased its blockade of Gaza for one day Tuesday allowing end fuel to powered Gaza's main power plant and convoys of food, fuel and medicine to be distributed by international relief agencies. But their part Israeli officials say the blockade has worked sending a message to Hamas that there would be consequence for a continueing to fire rockets at southern Israel. Israeli officials have said the Gaza border will remain close to all but humanitarian supplies until the rocket attacks completely stop. Speaking from his exile in Damascus Hamas leader Hali Mashel says the rocket attacks will continue despite the Israeli blockade. Jim Tipple, VOA news, Jerusalem.
Investors worldwide had mixed reactions to Tuesday's emergency interest rate cut by the US central bank. Major European stock index were down sharply in Tuesday's trading with markets in Paris and Frankferd off by more than 4%. Meanwhile Asian stocks recrewps on the death steap losses at the past two days after the market confidence received a shortly on from the US federal reserve. Share prices saw nearly 11% in Hongkong and moved up 2% on Morn Milera, Sedney, Shanghai and Tokyo. VOA's Head Beirun has more details in this report from Hongkong.
Most Asian index has jumped with a minutes opening Wednesday as investors heaved a cye of relief after two days of Panic Selling. On Tuesday the US federal reserve cut interest rates by three quarters of 1% point. Its biggest cut in more than 2 decades. However Benkuang's strategies of KGI capital asia in Hongkong says it is not yet clear if the rate cut will have a long term impact. I think the rate cut by the fed is a little bit late. And the market is expecting more. I think today the rebound is just a mainly jue to the short covery. and not due to genian buying of into the investors still have to see whether the market can stablize at current level. Japan's Nikin 225 index climbed more than 2 percent Wednesday after losing more than 9 percent in two days. South Korea's cost be rose more than 1%. while Austrilia's SMP Aye-sex 200 surge 4.4%. Head Beirun, VOA news, Hongkong.
Russian's foreign minister says a new draft UN resolution on Iran over its disputed nuclear activities does not call for any top sanctions. Speaking in Moscow today Sergilava said the draft was signed by the five permanent members of the UN security council and Germany. He welcomed the progress Iran and international atomic energy agency have made to address all questions about Iran's nuclear program.
Violences have broke on in the Kenyan capital of Niroby again as former UN secretary general Kofi Annan tries to mediate the national crisis. Supporters of the opposition democratic, the Arnch democratic movement rather, clashed with police today as they held a funeral pessession to honor dozens of people killed in recent fighting. Witnesses say police fired teargas after the demonstrators threw stones at them and blocked traffic. Kofi Annan planned to meet with both men today and hopes a fortane agreement that will end the unrest.
Zimbabuwe's main opposition leader was briefly detained by police today ahead of a planned protest march. Police seized Morgan Sangry, the leader of the movement democratic, movement for democratic change and happened during a predawn raid on his home in the capital city of Harary.
The Pakistani military says it's sending reenforcement to the south Wizoristan region on the Afghan border to target a Creble commander accused of involvement in the assassination of former prime minister Benizier Bhuto. A military spokesman says a recent ascolation and military, militant attacks rather, made it necessary to reenforce military posts in that troubled area. More details at voanews.com, I am Fransis Alenzil, VOA news. 23:12

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From the VOA News Center in Washington, I'm Frances Alonzo.

Thousands of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip flooded into an Egyptian border town today after militants blew a large hole in the border wall overnight that separates Gaza from Egypt. VOA's Jim Teeple has more details in this report from Jerusalem.

A huge explosion signaled the latest development in the week-old Gaza crisis. Militants blew a large hole in the high metal wall that separates the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip from Egypt and Palestinians crossed into Egypt by the thousands. No attempt was made by Egyptian police to stop the flow of people through the Rafah border crossing point. Hamas police could be seen guilding the crowds through the barrier. Israel eased its blockade of Gaza for one day Tuesday allowing in fuel to power Gaza's main power plant and convoys of food, fuel and medicine to be distributed by international relief agencies. For their part, Israeli officials say the blockade has worked, sending a message to Hamas that there would be consequences for continuing to fire rockets at southern Israel. Israeli officials have said the Gaza border will remian closed to all but humanitarin supplies until the rocket attacks completely stop. Speaking from his exile in Damascus, Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal says the rocket attacks will continue despite the Israeli blockade. Jim Teeple, VOA News, Jerusalem.

Investors worldwide had mixed reactions to Tuesday's emergency interest rate cut by the US central bank. Major European stock indexes were down sharply in today's trading with markets in Paris and Frankford off by more than 4 percent. Meanwhile, Asian stocks recouped some of their steep losses of the past 2 days after the market confidence received a shot in the arm from the US Federal Reserve. Share prices soared nearly 11 percent in Hong Kong, and moved up 2 percent or more in Manila, Sydney, Shanghai and Tokyo. VOA's Heda Bayron has more details in this report from Hong Kong.

Most Asian indexes jumped within minutes of opening Wednesday as investors heaved a sigh of relief after 2 days of panic selling. On Tuesday, the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates by three-quarters of a percentage point, its biggest cut in more than two decades. However, Ben Kwong, strategist at KGI Capital Asia in Hong Kong, says it is not yet clear if the rate cut will have a long-term impact. "I think the rate cut by the Fed is a little bit late and the market is expecting more. I think today the rebound is just mainly due to the short covering and not due to genuine buying. I think the investors still have to see whether the market can stabilize at the current level. " Japan's Nikkei 225 index climbed more than 2 perent Wenesday, after losing more than 9 percent in two days. South Korea's KOSPI rose more than 1 percent while Australia's S&P/ASX 200 surged 4. 4 percent. Heda Bayron, VOA News, Hong Kong.

Russia's foreign minister says a new draft UN resolution on Iran over its disputed nuclear activities does not call for any tough sanctions. Speaking in Mosco today, Sergei Lavrov said the draft was signed by the 5 permanent members of the UN Security Council and Germany. He welcomed the progress Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency have made to adress all questions about Iran's nuclear program.

Violence has broken out in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi again as former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan tries to mediate the nation's political crisis. Supporters of the opposition democratic, the Orange Democratic Movement rather, clashed with police today as they held a funeral procession to honor dozens of people killed in recent fighting. Witnesses say police fired tear gas after the demonstrators threw stones at them and blocked traffic. Kofi Annan plans to meet with both men today in hopes of forging an agreement that will end the unrest.

Zimbabwe's main opposition leader was briefly detained by police today ahead of a planned protest march. Police seized Morgan Tsvangirai, the leader of the Movement for Democratic Change. It happened during a predawn raid on his home in the capital city of Harare.

The Pakistani military says it's sending reinforcement to the South Waziristan region on the Afghan border to target a rebel commander accused of involvement in the assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. A military spokesman says a recent escalation in military, militant attacks rather, made it necessary to reinforce military posts in that tribal area.

More details at voanews. com. I'm Frances Alonzo, VOA News.

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From the VOA News Center in Washington, I'm Frances Alonzo.

Thousands of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip flooded into an Egyptian border town today after militants blew a large hole in the border wall overnight that separates Gaza from Egypt. VOA's Jim Teeple has more details in this report from Jerusalem.

A huge explosion signaled the latest development in the week-old Gaza crisis. Militants blew a large hole in the high metal wall that separates the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip from Egypt and Palestinians crossed into Egypt by the thousands. No attempt was made by Egyptian police to stop the flow of people through the Rafah border crossing point. Hamas police could be seen guilding the crowds through the barrier. Israel eased its blockade of Gaza for one day Tuesday allowing in fuel to power Gaza's main power plant and convoys of food, fuel and medicine to be distributed by international relief agencies. For their part, Israeli officials say the blockade has worked, sending a message to Hamas that there would be consequences for continuing to fire rockets at southern Israel. Israeli officials have said the Gaza border will remian closed to all but humanitarin supplies until the rocket attacks completely stop. Speaking from his exile in Damascus, Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal says the rocket attacks will continue despite the Israeli blockade. Jim Teeple, VOA News, Jerusalem.

Investors worldwide had mixed reactions to Tuesday's emergency interest rate cut by the US central bank. Major European stock indexes were down sharply in today's trading with markets in Paris and Frankford off by more than 4 percent. Meanwhile, Asian stocks recouped some of their steep losses of the past 2 days after the market confidence received a shot in the arm from the US Federal Reserve. Share prices soared nearly 11 percent in Hong Kong, and moved up 2 percent or more in Manila, Sydney, Shanghai and Tokyo. VOA's Heda Bayron has more details in this report from Hong Kong.

Most Asian indexes jumped within minutes of opening Wednesday as investors heaved a sigh of relief after 2 days of panic selling. On Tuesday, the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates by three-quarters of a percentage point, its biggest cut in more than two decades. However, Ben Kwong, strategist at KGI Capital Asia in Hong Kong, says it is not yet clear if the rate cut will have a long-term impact. "I think the rate cut by the Fed is a little bit late and the market is expecting more. I think today the rebound is just mainly due to the short covering and not due to genuine buying. I think the investors still have to see whether the market can stabilize at the current level. " Japan's Nikkei 225 index climbed more than 2 perent Wenesday, after losing more than 9 percent in two days. South Korea's KOSPI rose more than 1 percent while Australia's S&P/ASX 200 surged 4. 4 percent. Heda Bayron, VOA News, Hong Kong.

Russia's foreign minister says a new draft UN resolution on Iran over its disputed nuclear activities does not call for any tough sanctions. Speaking in Mosco today, Sergei Lavrov said the draft was signed by the 5 permanent members of the UN Security Council and Germany. He welcomed the progress Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency have made to adress all questions about Iran's nuclear program.

Violence has broken out in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi again as former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan tries to mediate the nation's political crisis. Supporters of the opposition democratic, the Orange Democratic Movement rather, clashed with police today as they held a funeral procession to honor dozens of people killed in recent fighting. Witnesses say police fired tear gas after the demonstrators threw stones at them and blocked traffic. Kofi Annan plans to meet with both men today in hopes of forging an agreement that will end the unrest.

Zimbabwe's main opposition leader was briefly detained by police today ahead of a planned protest march. Police seized Morgan Tsvangirai, the leader of the Movement for Democratic Change. It happened during a predawn raid on his home in the capital city of Harare.

The Pakistani military says it's sending reinforcements to the South Waziristan region on the Afghan border to target a rebel commander accused of involvement in the assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. A military spokesman says a recent escalation in military, militant attacks rather, made it necessary to reinforce military posts in that tribal area.

More details at voanews. com. I'm Frances Alonzo, VOA News.