Jakarta hotel bombings reveal security gaps in industry
Two coordinated hotel bombings in Jakarta exposed weak security in the hospitality sector. Attackers checked in as guests and assembled explosives in rooms, bypassing metal detectors and luggage checks. Experts call for costly upgrades while noting potential industry reluctance to appear militarized.
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Indonesia
Paul Wilkinson
The
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Iran Protesters Clash as Rafsanjani Denounces Crackdown
Tens of thousands attend Tehran prayers as Rafsanjani criticizes the crackdown on the disputed election. Police and Basiji fire tear gas outside while protesters chant for freedom and demand Ahmadinejad's resignation. Dozens are arrested.
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Tehran University
Pope Benedict XVI undergoes wrist surgery after fall
Pope Benedict XVI, 82, fractured his right wrist in a fall at his Alpine chalet and had a 20 minute operation under local anesthesia. Doctors expect no long term effects and say he will resume piano and writing once healed, with cast to come off in a month.
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Italy
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Ivrea
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Vatican
Federico Lombardi
Vatican Radio
Pierluigi Berti
Umberto Parini Hospital
Berti
Pontiff
Les Combes
Val d'Aosta
Pope Benedict XVI
Three U.S. soldiers killed in Basra attack
Three Multinational Division South soldiers died in an attack on a base near Basra, as Baghdad bombings killed three Iraqis and injured over 40 during Shiite pilgrim processions. In Karmah a police officer’s daughter and granddaughter were killed at his home.
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Iraqi Basra combat wanes as coalition notes attacks
As of Friday the AP tallies 4327 U S military deaths in Iraq since 2003. Indirect fire hit Singency Operating Base Basra at about 9 15 p m Thursday. Britain has begun pulling out forces after ending combat operations. Basra’s security had seen mortars from Shiite militias linked to Iran. Iraqi forces with U S help had earlier driven militias from Basra. Col Butch Kievenaar said some insurgents who fled to Iran have returned, pursuing crime with no clear militia agenda and with waning Iranian support for most locals.
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Australian Strategic Policy Institute
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Associated Press
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Basra
Britain
Iran
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Iraq
Defense Department
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