Iraq official cautions on magical solutions in Congress report
Iraq's Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari said progress on security outpaced political gains and warned against expecting magical solutions from a forthcoming U.S. Congress status report. A U S soldier died in Diyala province after a roadside bomb attack amid combat operations. In Karbala, Muqtada al Sadr warned he may rescind his ultimatum if detainees are released within 48 hours.
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China reshuffles five cabinet posts ahead of party congress
Beijing officials announce replacements for finance minister Jin Rengqing and state security head Geng Huichang along with others in a government overhaul. Xie Xuren will take over finance duties, Jin moves to deputy director at the Development Research Center. The changes occur weeks before the Communist Party congress and are not fully explained.
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Taliban set to free remaining South Korean hostages
Taliban militants were expected to release seven of the remaining 19 South Korean captives in Afghanistan ending a six week saga. A South Korean official said the freed hostages would be taken to Kabul then home via Dubai after handover to Red Cross officials at three locations. The deal followed the earlier release of 12 captives and the killings of two men during the ordeal.
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Wuterich to face military court on murder charges
Staff Sgt. Frank Wuterich, 27, of Meriden Connecticut, faces unpremeditated murder charges in 18 of 24 Iraqi deaths from the Haditha attack on November 19 2005. A Camp Pendleton hearing officer will decide if his squad violated engagement rules as evidence begins.
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