Iranian conservatives regain control of parliament in disputed vote
Iran analysis notes conservatives won at least 149 of 290 seats while reformers and independents secured about 65. Final tallies awaited. Reformers denounced the vote as historical fiasco though conservatives touted it as fair. In Dublin, UN AIDS official warns of rising HIV in Eastern Europe and Central Asia with 1.5 million infected.
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Death toll climbs to 66 in Colombia weekend clashes
Colombia's army chief said at least 66 people died over a two day period in clashes among troops, AUC paramilitaries, FARC and ELN. Saturday operations near Villanueva and Llano Grande yielded dozens of fatalities across several fronts.
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Explosion and Fire Kill Six at India Space Center
An explosion and ensuing fire at the Dhawan Space Center on Sriharikota Island killed at least six people and severely injured three others. The incident occurred at the solid propellant fuel plant. ISRO chairman Madhavan Nair said there is no immediate setback to the space program. the center has hosted launches for Indian, German, Korean, and Belgian satellites.
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Indian Space Research Organization
Polio drive begins across Africa amid vaccination bans
A global emergency immunization push starts across 10 African nations to curb a Nigeria linked polio outbreak. Islamic leaders in northern Nigeria resisted inoculations as fears of safety and foreign plots linger, though Kaduna lifts its ban amid mixed reception in Christian and Muslim neighborhoods.
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Army scrapes 39 billion Comanche helicopter program
The Army canceled the Comanche helicopter after declaring initial combat readiness in 2009, with full-rate production planned for 2010. Costs rose from 12.1 million to 58.9 million per unit as orders shrank. Defense leaders plan to pursue armed reconnaissance alternatives, highlighting unmanned aircraft as favored by Defense Secretary Rumsfeld.
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Vatican report calls zero tolerance abuse policy flawed
Vatican experts critique the U.S. bishops zero tolerance rule that removes abusive priests, arguing it may fail to protect the young. The 220 page study notes potential risks of removing offenders from supervision, urging nuanced approaches amid upcoming U.S. clergy abuse survey.
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