Opposition rejects deal in Ukraine
In Kyiv protests over the disputed presidential election intensified as Viktor Yushchenko rejected a proposed replacement role as prime minister offered by Viktor Yanukovych. Talks aimed at a compromise broke down with opposition supporters clashing with police around parliament.
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Iraqi interim premier meets tribal figures in Jordan to boost Sunni turnout
Ayad Allawi arrived in Amman for talks with tribal leaders and other influential Iraqis aimed at encouraging Sunni participation in the January 30 elections. He ruled out meetings with insurgent or former Baathist leaders, despite reports of such links. Insurgents killed four Iraqi civilians and wounded many, including U.S. soldiers, as the November U.S. death toll matched the wartime high.
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Pentagon denies torture claims at Guantanamo Bay
The Pentagon rejected Red Cross allegations of torture at Guantanamo Bay Cuba, saying a Defense Department review found no credible abuse. Red Cross officials warned of significant unresolved problems, while reports in The New York Times cited coercive methods deemed tantamount to torture during a July inspection.
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