Queen Elizabeth II marks 80th birthday celebrations
Queen Elizabeth II turned 80 with a private dinner at Kew Palace hosted by heir Prince Charles and attended by about two dozen close family members. Earlier she greeted well wishers outside Windsor Castle as Prime Minister Prodi and various world leaders surfaced in global news.
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Blair's wife Cherie Blair hair costs cited in campaign
The Times reported Labour spent 13 700 dollars on Cherie Blair's hair styling during the month long general election campaign. The party declined to comment on accuracy but defended the expenditure while Labour officials praised Mrs Blair's hard work and public support. Cherie Blair, also known as Cherie Booth, reportedly uses stylist Andre Suard at Michaeljohn salon.
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Maliki Chosen as New Iraqi Prime Minister by Shiite Alliance
Jawad al Maliki a sharp critic of Sunnis and Kurds named to lead Iraq after months of stalemate. The selection aims to form a national unity government to quell violence and allow drawdown of U S troops. Violence toll rises with 21 dead including car bombing in Tal Afar and Beiji soldiers. Al Maliki formerly led Dawa movement in exile and helped purge Baathists after 2003.
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Nepal King vows democracy restoration in crisis
King Gyanendra promised to return executive power to the people as Nepal grapples with a bloody political crisis. More than 100,000 protesters filled streets while opposition leaders warned the pledge may not quell unrest. The king urged parties to name a prime minister, as U.S. urged follow through.
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Abbas objects to militant force plan in Gaza
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas vetoed Hamas plan to form a 4000 member security force in Gaza, while Hamas pressed ahead. The clash exposes rift after Hamas ousted Fatah in January elections. Separately Egypt invited interim PM Olmert for an official visit to discuss borders within four years, signaling readiness to engage.
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