Red Cross projects cyclone death toll in Myanmar may reach 128000
Red Cross estimates place Myanmar cyclone deaths between 68833 and 127990 based on 22 organizations and media reports. The figure dwarfs the government tally of 38491 dead and 27838 missing. UNICEF warns worsening health as rains hinder aid to up to 2.5 million in the Irrawaddy delta. The UN calls for faster access to aid to avert a second wave of fatalities.
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Bush marks Israel's birthday amid Gaza rocket attacks
President Bush praised Israel's democracy during a visit overshadowed by a Gaza rocket strike that wounded 14 in Ashkelon. Hamas and Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility as Israel vowed to respond and pressed peace talks with Olmert. Israeli raids killed five Palestinians, including two civilians and three militants, according to Palestinian officials.
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Iraqi PM Leads Mosul Offensive as Iraqis Rally Against Extremists
Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki takes direct charge of a northern Mosul operation to root out al Qaida in Iraq while a cease fire holds in Sadr City. A funeral bombing in a village west of Baghdad kills 22 and wounds 40, and a girl bomber fatally injures an Iraqi captain nearby.
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White House aims to speed up Lebanon army aid
The Bush administration seeks quicker congressional approval for existing military aid to Lebanon’s army amid sectarian violence. State Department officials did not disclose amounts or purchases, but prior grants covered ammunition and armor. Lt. Gen. Martin Dempsey visited Beirut for talks with Lebanese officials.
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