POLLING STATIONS: Premier Yu Shyi-kun said those who oppose the Cabinet's plans should consider the legal implications of their actions
By Lin Chieh-yu
Premier Yu Shyi-kun yesterday issued a stern warning to opposition politicians and local governments to neither defy the Cabinet's referendum plan nor to mobilize voters to boycott the referendum.

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By Lin Chieh-yu
President Chen Shui-bian (陳水扁) yesterday said a nine-member task force, including at least one member of the pan-blue camp, had been mobilized to promote his "peace and stability" framework for cross-strait interaction.

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UN officials have virtually ruled out elections in Iraq before a transfer of power on June 30 but might be able to schedule them before the end of the year, diplomats said yesterday.

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Stocks ended at their highest level in over three years yesterday, as strong gains in financial stocks sparked a rally across the board, analysts said.

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Just like J-Lo and Ben, the romance is over for Barbie and Ken.

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