Floods Swamp New Area as Death Toll Rises in South Asia
Floodwaters across eastern India and neighbouring Bangladesh flood villages and kill dozens. In Bihar state a boat capsize in Khagariya district leaves at least 330 killed in India this year, while 52 die from Yunnan landslides in China and 911 deaths are reported across Nepal, India, and Bangladesh amid a prolonged monsoon season.
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Colombia to shield U.S. troops from ICC prosecution
Colombia will seek to exempt American forces from ICC jurisdiction amid a U.S. push to protect troops. Vice President Santos said unity on the pledge is unlikely, as Uribe relies on the United States to aid in ending Colombia’s 38 year civil conflict. About 250 U.S. soldiers are in Colombia for training and counter narcotics work.
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Hebron curfew bites Palestinians amid Arafat expulsion plan
Palestinians in Hebron clash with renewed curfew as Israeli troops detain dozens and commerce continues. Israel reports curfews in six West Bank towns to curb militant cross border attacks. Arafat's possible expulsion by force sparks regional anger and diplomatic subtleties.
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