Bomb blasts kill at least 14 at Dhaka rally
A series of blasts hit a Dhaka rally as opposition leader Sheikh Hasina spoke from a truck killing at least 14 and wounding hundreds. Hasina unhurt, hospitals overwhelmed, and protesters attacked vehicles as violence spread to other cities amid heightened security and political tension.
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Deng Xiaoping becomes pop culture icon in China’s centennial tribute
Beijing marks the 100th birthday of Deng Xiaoping with a government led campaign portraying him as a pop culture figure. His face appears on watches and teaware while a museum exhibit and historic hometown tour turn his legacy into a tourism draw. The state ties Deng’s image to public prosperity to bolster party loyalty amid discontent.
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Audit backs Chavez recall win amid opposition doubts
A two day audit by the Carter Center and OAS found Hugo Chavez won the recall referendum with 58 percent results from a sample of ballots and touch screen totals. Opponents called the audit insufficient, pushing for broader checks on software and servers used in voting machines. The vote saw 73 percent turnout among Venezuela's 14 million registered voters amid recurring political violence.
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