Canadians, Afghans on raids kill militants and a Canadian
Canadian and Afghan forces raid Taliban strongholds in southern Afghanistan killing at least 15 militants and wounding many. Canadian Cpl. Anthony Boneca died in Pasmhol Zharen during a combined coalition Afghan operation.
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Pope in Spain hinges on traditional family values
Pope Benedict XVI urged traditional family values during a 26 hour visit to Valencia. He affirmed that marriage is between a man and a woman in a vast crowd estimated at 1.5 million by officials and faced cordial talks with Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero whose liberal reforms include gay marriage.
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Four more U S soldiers charged in Mahmoudiya rape murder
Four more soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division were charged with rape and murder and a fifth with dereliction of duty over the Mahmoudiya attack near Baghdad. An Article 32 hearing will decide if they face trial. the case raises strains on the U S backed government and Iraqi relations.
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Shuttle Discovery cleared to return home from space
NASA Mission Control told the six crew members of Discovery that the thermal shielding is 100 percent cleared for entry. A 2 inch fabric filler strip on the belly was deemed nonessential to remove during a space walk and poses no risk to the July 17 return.
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Lopez Obrador submits fraud evidence in bid to recount Mexico vote
Leftist candidate Lopez Obrador says lawyers will present hundreds of pages of alleged fraud to the Federal Electoral Court. He seeks a manual vote recount of all 41 million ballots, arguing irregularities and uncounted or voided votes, while Caldern supporters push for legitimacy.
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U S says votes exist to impose sanctions on North Korea
A top U S official stated the United Nations has the votes to approve sanctions against North Korea. State Department Under Secretary Nicholas Burns said China and Russia are pressured to back the move, with a U N Security Council vote possible today. Burns expects a Chinese delegation to Pyongyang before a New York vote.
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