Turkish shelling and diplomacy raise regional tensions
Turkish and Syrian forces traded artillery and mortars for a fifth day along the border in a major flare up feared to draw NATO member Turkey into Syria's war. Turkish Foreign Minister Davutoglu warned of forceful responses to errant shells as Ankara backs possible Assad successor Farouk al Sharaa to lead a transitional government.
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Chavez wins re election in Venezuela
President Hugo Chavez secured a third consecutive term with more than 54 percent of votes as National Electoral Council President Tibisay Lucena reported turnout near 81 percent of about 19 million registered voters. Capriles congratulated Chavez while supporters celebrated outside the presidential palace.
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Border Patrol agent killed in friendly fire incident in Arizona
In southern Arizona two Border Patrol agents exchanged fire while pursuing a sensor activation. Agent Nicholas Ivie reportedly fired first, wounding another agent before being killed by return fire. Union leader George McCubbin said the exchange appeared to be a friendly fire incident with no civilians involved.
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