Baghdad bombings kill at least 23 in series of blasts
Bombings struck markets and streets in Baghdad over five hours, killing 23 and wounding 108. A separate shoe bombing at Baratha mosque killed 13, amid a broader surge of violence near Youssifiyah and Mahmoudiya as U.S. forces hunt attackers.
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Raids expose al-Qaida links after Zarqawi death
U S government officials say hundreds of raids in Iraq since Abu Musab al Zarqawis death reveal al Qaidas network and its ties to Osama bin Laden. They point to new leaders, external support across the Middle East, and ongoing threats as they assess how al Masri may shape the group moving forward.
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Sri Lankan troops fire on civilians in Mannar church raid
Witnesses say soldiers stormed Our Lady of Victory Church in Pesalai Mannar firing on 200 civilians sheltering there, killing five and wounding dozens. villagers report a grenade entry and indiscriminate shooting around the village as a navy base attack by Tamil Tigers triggers helicopter battles. The military denies targeting civilians, cites Tamil Tigers as attackers.
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U S Japan urge North Korea not to test long range missile
The United States and Japan urged North Korea not to test a long range missile that could reach the U S mainland warning such a launch would be dangerous and provocative. South Korean officials cited by Kyodo News said North Korea denied preparations and had loaded booster rockets onto a launch pad.
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Iran calls incentive package a positive step toward talks
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Iran regards the U S endorsed incentive package as a step forward in resolving the nuclear standoff. He instructed colleagues to carefully consider the offer while meeting with Chinese leader Hu Jintao in Shanghai. Secretary of State Rice welcomed the signals as positive.
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