Najaf talks collapse threatens renewed Najaf fighting
Negotiations to end the Najaf fighting broke down on Saturday after three fruitless days amid clashes between Shiite militants and a U S Iraqi force. Interim Prime Minister Allawi intervened to halt a potential assault as delegates gathered for Iraq National Conference.
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Blair signs Olympic Truce as Iraq conflict rages on
In Athens Tony Blair endorsed the Olympic Truce while British troops in Iraq continued fighting. The pledge gathered 450 leaders including Queen Sofia and Prince Albert, with signatures from Kohler and Clinton. Powell noted the world does not stop for the Games.
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Afghans Prepare to Vote as Registration Ends
Afghan women collect voter cards at a Kabul mosque for the presidential election. More than 9.5 million of an estimated 9.8 million eligible Afghans have registered as offices close today ending an eight month process amid threats of violence.
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