Doomsday Clock advances toward midnight amid fears
Prominent scientists warn of nuclear and environmental threats pushing the Doomsday Clock closer to midnight. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists notes a near second nuclear age amid Iran and North Korea standoffs and climate change risks. Hawking says warming eclipses terrorism as Martin Rees urges urgent action.
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Castro surgery plan led to complications, says El Pais
El Pais reports Fidel Castro's surgeons advised against a colostomy after removing an inflamed segment of his large intestine. The technique allegedly connected the remaining colon to the rectum, causing complications and worsened condition, with doctors at Gregorio Maranon hospital cited as sources.
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Associated Press
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Jose Luis Garcia Sabrido
Cuba
Congo warlord Nkunda reaches deal with government forces
The eastern Congo warlord Laurent Nkunda agrees to halt fighting in exchange for immunity from war crimes charges and exile. Nkunda will integrate his troops into the national army as two battalions rejoin in North Kivu amid mediation by Rwanda.
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Terror alert prompts heightened security in Russia
Russia went on high alert deploying thousands of extra police in major cities while authorities checked for warnings of a possible terrorist act. The FSB said foreign tips prompted the alert though officials reported no confirmed threat. two people were detained in Tyumen with 22 pounds of explosives and two suspicious packages were checked in Moscow.
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Nikolai Sintsov
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Consumer Safety Agency
Ria-Novosti
Iran faces mounting discontent over Ahmadinejad economy
Iran’s hard line president confronts rising prices, housing shortages, and unmet promises. critics from reformists and conservatives say he prioritizes anti West rhetoric and nuclear diplomacy over domestic relief. Parliament questions to him over costs and policy are being considered amid growing discontent.
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Maryam Hatamkhani
Mohammad Saeedikia
Israel pressure rises on Olmert after Halutz resignation
Israel faces mounting calls for prime minister Ehud Olmert to quit as Defense Minister Amir Peretz also faces pressure after army chief Lt Gen Dan Halutz resigned. Critics blame Olmert and Halutz for the Lebanon war mishandling and rocket attacks, amid probes and a banking deal inquiry.
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Gates Seeks More Troops for Afghanistan
Defense Secretary Gates suggested he would ask President Bush to send additional U S troops to Afghanistan, signaling possible one or two battalions amid continued Taliban activity. He cited the need to maintain initiative while acknowledging no decision had been made.
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