German prosecutors seek arrest warrants for 13 alleged CIA agents
German authorities issued warrants for 13 suspected CIA agents over the alleged kidnap and mistreatment of Khaled al Masri, a German citizen of Lebanese descent. The case follows prior renditions and international scrutiny of anti terror operations and abuse claims.
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Chavez wins sweeping decree powers in Venezuela
President Hugo Chavez was granted power to legislate by decree for 18 months, enabling rapid social and economic reforms. Lawmakers and supporters hailed the move as democracy in action while critics warned it heralds dictatorship, with aims to nationalize industries, tax the rich, and reshape state institutions and regional territories.
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Martial law expands in government areas in Somalia
In Baidoa a curfew began as Prime Minister Ali Mohamed Gedi announced martial law across government controlled zones for three months. AU and national forces plan to airlift Uganda and Nigeria battalions to bolster security amid Islamic Court remnants. Ethiopia withdraws, risking a power vacuum while donors pledge funding and airlift support.
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Iraq halts all flights to Syria and borders with Iran
Iraq indefinitely halted flights to and from Syria and closed the border crossing with Iran as security forces prepare a major crackdown in Baghdad and surrounding regions. An airport official said flights would be canceled for at least two weeks. The move aims to deter cross border interference as U S and Iraqi forces press the crackdown.
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Carbon neutral trend sparks debate amid offsetting plans
Critics charge carbon offsetting misleads consumers and props up polluting activity while lacking oversight. Proponents like Climat Mundi and figures such as Leonardo DiCaprio argue offsets can fund carbon-reducing projects, with examples from Eritrea stove programs and Sydney methane capture.
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