Bobby Fischer dies at 64 in Reykjavik Iceland
Former world chess champion Bobby Fischer dies at 64 in a Reykjavik hospital after a long illness. The reclusive genius, famed for dethroning the Soviet champion in 1972, later renounced U.S. citizenship and faced 1992 Yugoslavia rematch charges. Kasparov calls his life a tragic mix of genius and controversy.
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Iraqi army battles cult as violence erupts in Basra and Nasiriyah
In two southern Iraqi cities Basra and Nasiriyah violence by the Soldiers of Heaven cult killed about 50 people during Ashoura observances. Iraqi authorities cited air support requests, while U S led coalition jets reportedly targeted a police station seized by gunmen.
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Belgians Killed in Yemen Tourist Convoy Attack
Suspected al Qaida militants opened fire on a four-vehicle convoy in Wadi Daw an Hadramat Yemen killing two Belgian women and their Yemeni driver. Four others wounded and authorities arrested about 10 suspects as roads to the province were closed.
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Israel closes Gaza border crossings amid rocket attacks
Israel shutters border crossings into the Gaza Strip including humanitarian passages after persistent rocket fire from Gaza militants. An airstrike later hit the former Interior Ministry headquarters in Gaza City, killing a woman and wounding at least 15.
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