American Soldier Among 20 Killed in Iraq Violence
An American soldier died in a roadside bomb near an eastern Baghdad soccer stadium, part of more than 20 killed across Iraq on Saturday. Bombings and gunfights hit Baghdad and other cities, with police and civilians among the dead as insurgency-related violence damages Iraq’s oil sector by about 6.25 billion dollars in lost revenue last year.
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India and France report first H5N1 bird flu outbreaks
India and France confirm first outbreaks of the H5N1 bird flu strain among fowl. In Maharashtra state, officials will cull about 500000 birds within a 1.5 mile radius of Navapur farms. Milind Gore says tests will target people with flu like symptoms in the area.
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Nigeria violence erupts as Muslims attack Christians in Maiduguri
In Maiduguri, Nigerian Muslims protesting cartoons rioted and burned 15 churches over three hours injuring many and killing at least 15, with security forces arresting dozens. Christians looted and attacked shops as tensions rise between northern Muslims and southern Christians in Africa's most populous country.
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Ten Americans accounted for after copter crashes off Djibouti
U S officials say 10 American troops were accounted for after two CH 53E helicopters crashed into the Gulf of Aden near Ras Siyyan during a nighttime training mission. Two crew members were rescued and transported to Landstuhl Germany in stable condition. Investigators and divers surveyed the site as Navy divers and aviation experts worked to determine the cause.
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Militants strike Nigerian delta oil sites and seize foreigners
Militants in Nigeria's delta attacked oil facilities and abducted nine foreigners including three Americans halting about 400000 barrels a day from Shell and affecting exports. The group claimed the raids in retaliation for military helicopter assaults and warned of larger battles to come.
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