Dual patrols planned to curb Fallujah violence weekend
U S officials seek to avoid a full scale incursion by coordinating with Iraqi forces for weekend patrols around Fallujah and Najaf. Maj Gen James Mattis says a military solution is not expected, as Brig Gen Mark Kimmitt emphasizes a political track and cautious, noncombat approaches.
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Beijing rules Hong Kong will not elect leader in 2007
The Chinese Standing Committee narrowly approved a plan delaying direct elections in Hong Kong, ruling out a 2007 vote for chief executive and 2008 for all lawmakers. Tsang Hin-chi said changes to electoral methods could come gradually, while Hong Kong critics called the move a Beijing dictate violating autonomy promises.
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North Korean hospital overwhelmed after Ryongchon blast
Injured children lay on file cabinets as Sinuiju Provincial Hospital struggles with beds and medicine for hundreds. Tony Banbury of the UN WFP said 360 people were wounded, over 60 percent children, after Thursday's Ryongchon explosion that killed 161 and injured at least 1,300. Relief offers came from China, South Korea, Japan and Australia.
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