question: as western diplomats struggle to contain rising ethnic tensions in the kosovo region of serbia , in this town high in the hills , the men are wondering whether to hammer their plowshares into swords .

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summary: smoldering kosovo near the flashpoint

question: iran will not freeze sensitive nuclear `` research '' work even if it is hauled before the un security council , the islamic republic 's top nuclear negotiator ali larijani said sunday .

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summary: iran says will not return to freeze on sensitive nuclear work

question: the dollar gained strength against the yen in asian trade thursday and was expected to continue climbing as the japanese currency weakened generally , dealers said .

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summary: dollar firmer against yen further gains expected

question: britney spears ' songwriters have accused a south korean pop composer of plagiarism and are seeking damages , a music publisher said wednesday .

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summary:
britney spears songwriters accuse south korean pop composer of plagiarism