Afghanistan election under Taliban threats and past deaths
U S deaths in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan total at least 807 as of Saturday. Taliban threats aim to deter voters during the upcoming runoff after Karzai accepted a UN backed panel finding. Officials warn turnout may fall below 40 percent, threatening the new president's mandate and elections proceed with NATO and Afghan forces ready to assist.
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Missouri girl Elizbeth Olten case: 15-year-old charged
A 15-year-old in Cole County is charged with first degree murder in the death of 9-year-old Elizabeth Olten found in woods near St Martins Missouri. Authorities say the suspect is from the same area but not related and is being evaluated to determine if tried as a juvenile or adult. An autopsy is pending and police say few details will be released to protect the case. The Olten family received community support through Missouri Missing as investigators pursue facts.
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Saudi journalist receives 60 lashes in Riyadh case
A Saudi court sentenced journalist Rozanna al-Yami to 60 lashes over involvement in a TV program about sex, with conflicting statements on whether charges were dropped. The case, tied to a July LBC show featuring Mazen Abdul-Jawad, sparked debate over media trials and legal procedures in Saudi Arabia.
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Trains Collision Near Cairo Kills 25 in Egypt
A passenger train rear collided with another train near Cairo in Girzah district, destroying several cars and killing at least 25. At least 55 people were wounded as emergency teams worked to recover victims. The forward train was en route from Cairo to Assai while the other headed from Giza to Fayoum.
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Californian Wins National Sudoku Championship
Tommy McLeod of Los Angeles won the third Philadelphia Inquirer Sudoku National Championship with a 7 minutes 44 seconds solve. He defeated former world and U S champion Thomas Snyder, earned $10,000 and a spot on the U S World Sudoku Team for next spring in Philadelphia, as the event drew 646 contestants aged 8 to 93.
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