West Africa considers peace force for Liberia conflict
West African nations pledged a peace force of at least 5000 troops for Liberia if fighting stops. France signaled willingness to contribute. UN chief Annan urged Security Council to authorize a multinational force to protect civilians after Monrovia siege left hundreds dead and extensive looting.
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Iran reports four thousand arrests in month of protests
Iran says more than 4,000 people were arrested during June protests with about 800 students and 30 student leaders among those detained. About 2,000 remained in jail after the crackdown as reformist lawmakers held a 48 hour sit in at parliament.
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Protests in Malawi attack charity and churches over five exiled men
Demonstrators in Mangochi, Malawi, vandalized Save the Children USA offices and at least seven churches during a protest against the removal of five Muslim foreign workers tied to al Qaeda. Eleven arrested as riots spread.
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