Lopez Obrador vows long battle after partial recount ruling
Mexican leftist Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador urged thousands to remain in front of the electoral court to demand a full recount after the tribunal approved a partial recount. He warned supporters to endure protests that have disrupted Mexico City, as Calderon pressed institutions to withstand opposition.
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Flooding in Dire Dawa town kills over a hundred
Eastern Ethiopia radio reports more than 100 people killed as flash floods inundate Dire Dawa and surrounding areas. Up to 10,000 residents flee while 200 homes are damaged and highways are cut, sources say. Floods follow heavy rains expanding rivers and stranding travelers.
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British Soldier Killed as NATO Pursues Taliban in Southern Ranges
NATO led operations using air power and ground troops killed 17 Taliban fighters in southern Afghanistan while a British soldier was fatally shot. A U S soldier suffered minor injuries in a truck bombing of a military convoy in a neighboring province. Afghan Foreign Minister Spanta urged stronger international action against Islamic extremism, weapons flow and terror funding, calling Al Qaeda the main national victim.
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Hiroshima marks 61st anniversary with call for disarmament
In Hiroshima, Mayor Tadatoshi Akiba urged Japan to lead global efforts toward nuclear disarmament during the 61st anniversary ceremony marking the world’s first atomic bombing. He noted rising arms proliferation and pressed for negotiations to eliminate nuclear arsenals while Japan upholds its pacifist constitution. Prime Minister Koizumi pledged to keep to nonproliferation and international peace efforts.
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Hong Kong passes sweeping surveillance bill after debate
Hong Kong legislature approves the Interception of Communications and Surveillance Bill 32 to 0 amid hours of debate. The law lets judges authorize wiretaps and email scans for public security though officers need not notify targets. Critics call it a civil liberties threat despite limited outrage.
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Iran vows to expand nuclear activities amid U N pressure
Iran's top negotiator Ali Larijani signaled a widening of uranium enrichment despite a Security Council deadline. Tehran warns it will extend nuclear technology including centrifuges as Washington and allies seek to curb Tehran's program. Iran also backs Hezbollah in Lebanon and rejects U S mediation in the Mideast conflict.
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