Pope Benedict backs bishops on fertility referendum in Italy
The Vatican leader endorsed the Italian bishops campaign to restrict assisted fertility amid a heated referendum battle. He warned the plebiscite could threaten the sanctity of life and the family by potentially nullifying key provisions of the law on embryo creation and research.
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NATO Headquarters Hit by Rocket in Kabul
Two blasts rocked Kabul on Monday with a rocket striking NATO's security force headquarters causing structural damage but no casualties. A roadside bomb wounded seven civilians. In the south, battles left at least 10 insurgents and a soldier dead, officials said.
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Russia to pull troops from two Georgia bases
Moscow agreed to start withdrawing troops from two Soviet-era bases in Georgia this year. The move eases a long standing dispute as Georgia pursues closer ties with the United States and Europe under President Mikhail Saakashvili.
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Clinton backs easing arms ban as Indonesia rebuilds
Former president Clinton urged lifting the military equipment ban to aid Indonesia after the tsunami. The move, criticized by rights groups, aims to strengthen U S ties with Jakarta in the war on terrorism while Tsunami relief work continues in Aceh where 128000 were killed and hundreds of thousands homeless.
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Uzbek activists detained in new crackdown in Tashkent
Uzbek police round up activists as Sen McCain calls for inquiry into May uprising described as a massacre. In Andijan militants seized a prison and government HQ while thousands protested. Officials report 173 dead, rights groups say up to 750 killed amid detentions in Tashkent and Fergana Valley.
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Hariri Son Wins Beirut Seats Defying Syrian Influence
Saad Hariri, 35, sweeping all 19 Beirut seats, signals anti-Syrian shift as Lebanon votes in the first election after Syria ends its 29 year domination. Turnout around 27 percent. results seen boosting Hariri’s bid for prime minister.
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