Thousands protest Saakashvili in Tbilisi rally
In the first major postwar protest, more than 10,000 demonstrators filled central Tbilisi streets opposing President Mikhail Saakashvili. Analysts cite waning support and factional opposition amid Russia tensions and ongoing political uncertainty.
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Mikhail Saakashvili
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Angolan Troops Reported in Congo Near Goma
Reports said Angolan troops joined Congo forces fighting rebels around Goma amid fears of wider conflict. U N and aid groups described clashes near Kibati and displacement of thousands with Rutshuru and Kiwanja affected. Ban Ki Moon denied knowledge of any Angolan deployment.
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Army to probe cluster of recruiter personal crises
U S Army agrees to investigate a disproportionate cluster of personal crisis reports among recruiters in an East Texas battalion and cover‑up allegations after a Houston Chronicle report. Brig Gen Frank Turner leads the inquiry as Sen John Cornyn urges action amid wartime stress on volunteers and long hours.
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Douglas Smith
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Judge Rejects Simpson Bid for New Trial in Las Vegas
Clark County District Judge Jackie Glass denied OJ Simpson and co defendant Clarence Stewart a new trial in the 2007 Las Vegas gunpoint robbery case. The ruling preserves issues for possible appeal to the Nevada Supreme Court and sets sentencing for December 5 with life terms likely.
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Mexico arrests ex police official tied to drug cartels
Mexican authorities place former senior police official under house arrest amid Operation Clean House. Jaime Gonzalez Duran known as The Hummer, linked to the Zetas as a founding member and lieutenant to Lazcano. Rodolfo de la Guardia Garcia, ex FI U official, under 40 day house arrest for suspected information leaks to Sinaloa cartel. Other violence linked to gang activity reported.
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Rodolfo de la Guardia Garcia
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Sinaloa Cartel
de la Guardia
Interpol
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