Reunited Fulbright scholar leaves Russia after drug case
In Moscow, John Tobin, a Fulbright student jailed since January on marijuana charges, was released on parole and reunited with his father after a tense dispute in U S Russian relations. The elder Tobin and Rep. James Maloney assisted in processing exit visa formalities as Tobin faced departure.
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Iraq Uses Oil Riches To Build Support Across Region
Saddam rewards allies and punishes opponents with Iraqi oil and lucrative contracts. Russia and France shift trade loyalties as Iraq pressures sanctions, while Jordan Syria and Turkey receive cheap oil. Smuggling and debt influence backers, with Egypt India China and others also prioritized in oil deals.
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Tel Aviv shootings mark first mass attack in city since conflict began
A Palestinian gunman in a black car opened fire near Israel's Defense Ministry in Tel Aviv injuring ten, eight soldiers among them, before he was critically wounded. Ali al Julani, 30, from east Jerusalem, was identified as the gunman. Hamas-related follow ups involved air strikes in the West Bank and Gaza, with casualties reported and political comments from Israeli leaders.
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Flooding intensifies in Bihar as floods displace hundreds
Air force helicopters drop thousands of food packets and relief supplies to Bihar flood victims as four rivers surge. About 700,000 people in 15 districts affected. 6 dead, including a Dumaria village drowning. Army boats evacuate from worst hit Gopalganj. compensation planned for families of victims.
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