Iraq Transfer of Security Duties in Muthanna Province
Iraqis take over security of Muthanna province from British and Australian forces in a first nationwide handover. At least 19 people die countrywide as Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki calls the move a landmark toward full Iraqi responsibility for all 18 provinces by next year.
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Britain to Send 900 More Troops to Helmand
London announced 900 additional British troops would deploy to Helmand province in Afghanistan amid rising deaths and fierce Taliban pressure. Critics warn of a potentially disastrous mission and question readiness as about 4,800 troops are already in country. Defense Secretary Des Browne cited aims to speed stabilization, while opponents call for candid assessment of risks and force levels.
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Israel intensifies Lebanon assault hits Beirut airport
Israel launched its heaviest air campaign against Lebanon in 24 years, striking Beirut's international airport and southern regions. Nearly three dozen civilians were killed as three runways were damaged. Israel imposed an air and naval blockade, while Hezbollah held two Israeli soldiers captured in a cross border raid. Oil spiked to 75.88 a barrel as Western powers urged restraint and prisoner exchanges.
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Bush blames Hezbollah for latest Mideast violence
President Bush said Israel has the right to defend itself as it attacked Lebanon after the cross border raid that kidnapped two Israeli soldiers. He blamed Hezbollah for the escalation and called on Syria to be held to account while Merkel urged restraint.
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Airport Hit as Israel Attacks Beirut Suburbs
In the first strike on Beirut since Israel's 1982 invasion, attacks forced the closure of the suburb airport and diverted flights to nearby Cyprus, marking a rare breach of Beirut's airspace.
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Bombay detentions widen in Mumbai train bombing probe
About 350 people were detained overnight in Bombay for questioning as investigators explore links to Kashmiri militants and possible ties to al Qaida. Police cite a claimant from al Qaida praising the attacks while a Lashkar e Tayyiba link is considered. Authorities seek to verify the caller's claim and trace a message to a Kashmiri news service.
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The next edition presents a standard nine by nine Sudoku puzzle. Readers fill each row column and 3x3 box with numbers 1 through 9 exactly once. The column shows a weekly cadence with puzzles appearing from Monday through Saturday.
Grand Slam in Hearts and Diamonds Bridge Problem
In a four spade contract with seven hearts to play, West leads clubs. After ruffing, draw trumps, reveal 3-1-1-3 division, and cash the ace of spades to force the diamond sequence. Playing the ace first in diamonds secures the grand slam, as West cannot hold four diamonds with his shown distribution.
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