Nato convoy bombs in Afghanistan kill two soldiers
Two NATO soldiers were killed and another injured when roadside bombs hit two convoys five miles apart in eastern Afghanistan. An airstrike in southern Zabul province killed 24 militants, with authorities later reporting 35 bodies recovered. NATO seeks 3,400 more trainers as Gates notes deployment challenges.
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Nestle to buy Gerber for 5.5 billion dollars
Nestle SA agreed to acquire Gerber Products Co from Novartis for 5.5 billion, boosting its stake in global baby food and expanding health nutrition holdings after recent buys in Jenny Craig and Novartis Medical Nutrition. Gerber dominates US baby food with about 79 percent market share.
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Police break up death squad gang in Brazil
Brazilian federal police say they dismantled a gang of police officers, gunmen and businessmen who killed hundreds over five years for contracts ranging from 500 to 2500 dollars. Up to 200 killings a year were linked to loan sharking with drug and gun trafficking involvement. Two leaders and several police were among those arrested or sought. The ring allegedly removed evidence from crime scenes.
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Korea Misses First Nuclear Shutdown Deadline
North Korea may fail to shut down its reactor by the weekend deadline amid a stalled disarmament process. The dispute centers on $25 million unfrozen in Macau and the Banco Delta Asia designation. US officials warn the timeline could slip further, with IAEA awaiting DPRK invitation for a preliminary inspection.
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TV networks call for release of kidnapped BBC journalist
International networks led by BBC Al Jazeera and Sky News called for Alan Johnston’s release as he marked a month in captivity in Gaza City. The broadcast urged the gunmen to free the Scotland native, with appeals from Johnston’s father and comments from Ban Ki moon and Abbas aides.
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Battles intensify in Mogadishu as fighting erupts anew
Ethiopian forces and Somali government troops battled insurgents across Mogadishu in a daylong fight near the Ramadan hotel and presidential palace. Civilians reported at least 15 dead and 30 wounded in 48 hours as Ugandan peacekeepers faced safety concerns amid the clashes. The government claimed urban offensives while Ethiopian officers pressed for broader cease-fire talks with Hawiye elders after artillery exchanges and house to house combat.
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