Pakistan voters cast ballots amid fear and security
Pakistan begins voting in a tense election six weeks after Benazir Bhutto's assassination. Musharraf faces opposition gains and possible impeachment risk if the vote is not credible. Police and soldiers are deployed nationwide as blasts and shootings hit campaigns.
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China frets over U S plan to shoot down damaged satellite
Beijing voiced concern Sunday about U S plans to shoot down a damaged spy satellite carrying 1000 pounds of toxic fuel as it hovers toward Earth. U S military officials said they aim to strike the satellite next week, just before reentry.
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China Warns United States Over Space Debris After Missile Test
China says it is monitoring the situation and urges the U S to avoid harming security in space and other nations. Russia also voices concern about the satellite shoot down plan as debris could scatter over hundreds of miles with about half the 5 000 pound craft surviving reentry in early March.
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Bombing at Kandahar crowd wounds and kills dozens
A sudden blast during a dog competition in Kandahar killed and seriously injured many, with tolls ranging from 65 to 80 dead and dozens wounded. Officials blamed the Taliban’s enemies while a Taliban spokesman denied involvement. The attack comes amid a year of heavy fighting and a planned Marine deployment to Kandahar.
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