Mubarak vows reform despite crisis in Egypt
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak pledged to push economic reform and poverty reduction despite global financial strain. He announced plans to shield tourism and exports, earmarking about 660 million dollars over three years to break the poverty cycle amid rising calls for change.
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Thaksin Says Return to Thailand Is Impossible
Exiled former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra told tens of thousands in Bangkok that he cannot return while a two year prison sentence for conflict of interest stands. He spoke by phone during a rally as supporters rallied against the government allied with Thaksin's rivals who denounce him as corrupt and seek Somchai Wongsawat's resignation.
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Iraq boosts police at Syrian border after U.S. raid
Iraqi police reinforcements moved to Qaim near the Syrian border after last weekend's U S raid on an alleged al Qaida hideout in Syria. Authorities say the action aims to curb al Qaida movement into Anbar as Damascus warns of strained ties and demands an apology.
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