Libya Frees Victims in Berlin Bombing Settlement
Libya agrees to pay 35 million to 170 non-US victims of the 1986 La Belle disco bombing near Berlin, a step in thawing ties with the West. No American claims covered. U.S. families seek separate compensation. In Gaza Khan Younis, Israeli strike wounds at least 12. in Nablus, a Palestinian was killed during clashes. Defense Minister Mofaz withdraws plan for armed Palestinian police patrols in West Bank cities.
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Vandalism hits Lyon Jewish graves in new attack
French authorities vow to prosecute vandals after about 60 Jewish tombstones were spray painted at a Lyon cemetery marking the third attack in the city since May. The incident followed desecrations in the Czech Republic and condemnations in New Zealand as governments grapple with rising anti Jewish acts. Haim Musicant of the RC Institute notes no indication of a wider conspiracy, calling it a sign of the times.
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UN council blamed for rights abuses in global war on terrorism
Human Rights Watch accuses the U N Security Council of indirectly enabling human rights abuses as it fights terrorism. The 15 nation body has not challenged Egypt Malaysia Morocco or Uzbekistan in repeatedly cited cases and HRW urges stronger rights protections under Counterterrorism efforts led by Javier Ruperez appointed in May. The report notes Resolution 1373 and a monitoring committee but says member states rarely report, risking international censure.
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Atrocities in Darfur Persist Despite Sudan Pact
Human Rights Watch reports ongoing atrocities in Darfur as Sudanese troops and government backed Arab nomad militias attack African farming communities. The government bars international aid and absorbs militias into police, while critics say pledges to improve security are not credible.
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Bombings in Istanbul Blamed on Kurdish Rebels
Two simultaneous bombings hit two small Istanbul hotels killing one Turk and one Iranian and injuring 11 including four Spaniards, two Dutch, a Ukrainian and two Chinese. Kurdish separatists claimed responsibility while authorities questioned al Qaida links. two more blasts at a nearby LPG plant caused damage but no casualties.
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