Pope Benedict expresses regret over remarks on Islam
The pope said he was deeply sorry his Germany speech offended Muslims but did not retract his words. Muslim leaders gave mixed reactions with some urging calm while others demanded stronger apology as church attacks rose in Palestinian areas. Police heightened security near Catholic sites and at the pope's summer residence.
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Nun slain in Mogadishu tied to pope anger
Italian nun and her bodyguard were killed outside the Austrian run UUS hospital in Mogadishu. Security official for an Islamic militia suggested the attack may be linked to worldwide anger over Pope Benedict XVI's remarks. No group claimed responsibility. A cleric condemned the pope's quoted remarks as harmful. The Vatican called the killing a horrible episode.
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Bombs Attack Kirkuk as Iraq Debates Federation
Six bombs killed 24 people and wounded 84 in Kirkuk amid clashes over federation legislation. A sailor died from wounds in Anbar. a joint US Iraqi raid in Diwaniyah detained 32 terrorism suspects. Kurdish leaders Barzani and Talabani led the region amid sectarian violence and debate over autonomy.
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NATO declares southern Afghanistan offensive successfully completed
Lt Gen David Richards says the two week operation cleared Taliban from Kandahar province districts Panjwai Pashmul and Zhari with over 500 militants killed. Violence persists as a civilian dies and three soldiers wounded in separate card incidents near Kabul and Kandahar.
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