Eleven Chinese road workers killed in Afghanistan attack
Militants struck a desert camp near Jalaw Gir in Kunduz province killing 11 sleeping Chinese road workers. An Afghan guard died as attackers fired on the unfenced site, highlighting dangers for foreign aid workers amid Afghanistan’s insurgency and ahead of September elections.
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Shiite fighters ransack Najaf police station as truce falters
Shiite gunmen loyal to Muqtada al Sadr ransacked a Najaf police station while U S troops avoided intervention. Six Iraqis died and a fragile week old truce faced renewed strain as Iraqi forces battled in Baghdad Sadr City and authorities warned the violence could end the ceasefire. Prime Minister Allawi blamed foreign fighters for attacks including a major oil pipeline blast cutting national electricity.
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