More than 80 insurgents killed in Afghanistan
U S led forces and Afghan troops claim over 80 militants slain in southern Afghanistan. In Uruzgan a five hour clash destroyed many fighters, with 22 Taliban killed and 18 captured. In Kandahar about 25 militants died in three hours of fighting as civilians were used as shields.
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High stakes call on missile defense amid North Korea test
Asian nations would welcome a successful shoot down of a North Korean Taepodong-2 missile but a failure would raise questions about U.S. allies and credibility of the missile defense system. The U.S. Japan cooperation was recently strengthened with radar deployment.
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Saudi security arrests 42 suspected terrorists in kingdom
Saudi Interior Ministry says security forces rounded up 42 suspected terrorists including four foreigners for attacks across the kingdom. The crackdown follows a Friday raid in Riyadh that left one police officer dead and killed six al Qaida suspects with one captured.
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Iran seeks timing on response to nuclear incentives
Iran's Foreign Minister Mottaki says talks with Germany's Steinmeier were constructive but offered no timing for Tehran's reply to international incentives. Ahmadinejad suggests mid August for an answer, while Bush accuses Iran of delaying. Annan expects a reply after the G8 review ends July 17.
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Bush pushes for passage of line item veto
President Bush urges Congress to grant a line item veto to trim federal spending. He cites governor use in 43 states and says lawmakers load pet projects into large bills. House approved a limited version. Senate fate remains uncertain amid Democratic opposition.
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