Russians, gunmen clash in Sochi region security sweep
In southern Russia six people die in a shootout during an anti terrorism sweep ahead of the Sochi Olympics. Among the dead are three Russian servicemen and four gunmen linked to a car bomb attack in Pyatigorsk last year. The incident follows multiple security alerts before the games.
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Benghazi deaths deemed preventable by Senate report
A Senate intelligence panel report faulted U S security measures at the Benghazi mission before the Sept 11 2012 attacks that killed four Americans including Ambassador Christopher Stevens. It cited weak protective posture at the mission versus the CIA annex and reliance on militias, while noting limited Libyan government cooperation and ongoing dangers for investigators.
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Mass violence hits Iraq leaving at least 75 dead
Iraqi police and hospital sources report bomb and shooting attacks kill at least 75 across the country on Wednesday. A funeral tent blast near Baquba kills 18. roadside bombs near Ain al Jahash fatally strike six soldiers. gunmen kill seven truck drivers in Baghdad and set three trucks ablaze.
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Egypts constitution vote boosts turnout claims
Egyptians flocked to polls for a second and final day with officials praising high participation and a strong no boycott. The military backed government stresses turnout as support for its crackdown on the Muslim Brotherhood and signals possible presidential run.
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Gulf and Western States Pledge Over 2.4 Billion for Syria Aid
Donors at a Kuwait donor conference pledged more than 2.4 billion for U.N. aid to Syria amid a three year civil war. Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah led gifts of 500 million, with the US at 380 million, Qatar and Saudi Arabia at 60 million each, and the EU at 225 million.
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