U.S. pledges food aid to Zimbabwe amid delays
U S ambassador to the U N World Food Program Tony Hall said the United States will donate 51.8 million dollars worth of food for Zimbabwe and neighboring drought stricken Zambia Malawi Lesotho and Swaziland. The 73500 tons would feed about 5 to 6 million people for a month as Zimbabwe faces growing hunger and officials in Durban block shipments over licenses. An aid convoy from the South African Council of Churches was held up over certificates proving non genetically modified food.
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Castro celebrated on Cuba's 79th birthday in tributes
Fidel Castro marked his 79th birthday with state tributes and public celebrations in Cuba. Dozens of children cut a large cake as front pages featured the leader, who remains firmly in control of the last communist state in the Americas despite some public discontent. In Indonesia, 53,000 inmates will receive sentence reductions for Independence Day, including Abu Bakar Bashir, head of Jemaah Islamiyah, while Tommy Suharto seeks a reduced term on his father’s birthday.
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Sri Lanka declares emergency after foreign minister’s assassination
Sri Lanka imposed a state of emergency after the sniper killing of Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar. Officials blamed Tamil Tiger rebels, warning the assassination could derail the peace process. Soldiers hunted suspects as helicopters and jets patrolled rebel areas, while the government vowed not to breach the cease-fire. The rebels denied involvement. officials urged caution while stressing no move to end the truce.
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Bush warns Iran all options on table if diplomacy fails
President Bush told Israeli TV that all options are on the table if Iran refuses to halt its nuclear program. He noted past force to protect U S security and pledged unity with Israel to prevent Iran from obtaining a weapon while diplomacy and IAEA warnings unfold.
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U.S. Marines and Afghan troops launch Kandagal valley offensive
U.S. Marines and Afghan forces began a major operation in Kandagal valley to retake a mountain stronghold tied to the deadly June attacks that killed 19 American troops. The mission targets rebels including foreign fighters linked to al Qaeda, with heavy moves into eastern Kunar near the Pakistan border and plans to disrupt polling in next month’s elections.
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