Fifth arrest linked to al Qaida car bomb plot
British police detained a fifth suspect amid raids in three cities over attempted car bombings tied to al Qaida. Authorities linked the Glasgow airport attack and London Mercedes devices to a broader plot. Police can hold suspects up to 28 days without charge under new anti terror law.
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U S general cautions North Korea missile tests Pose threat near Seoul
General B B Bell in Seoul warns North Korea remains a threat despite pledges to dismantle Yongbyon reactor. He notes DPRK can strike Seoul with conventional artillery and special forces and has just fired three short-range missiles.
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First lady to seek country's presidency
Argentine President Nestor Kirchner will not run for re election in October, but his wife Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner will run for the office. A July 19 rally will formally launch her candidacy, ending speculation over the Kirchners as Victory Front contenders.
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Israel ex-president Katsav plea deal sparks nation wide backlash
Public protests in Tel Aviv and a Supreme Court appeal cast doubt on a plea bargain reached by former president Moshe Katsav. The agreement would admit to lesser sexual harassment counts and suspend prison time, while rape charges remain possible if the deal fails. Four women alleging repeated groping, kissing, exposure, and in two cases rape, while he served as president are cited by critics.
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Iraqi civilian deaths fall 36 percent in Baghdad
Civilian deaths in Baghdad declined to the lowest monthly total this year, with 1,227 civilians killed in June along with 190 policemen and 31 soldiers. The drop follows intensified U.S. pressure on insurgents as American casualties remain high.
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Air marshals added to overseas flights after UK threat
President Bush praised Britain's strong response to terrorist threats as the United States tightened airport security. Homeland Security Chief Michael Chertoff said the administration remains confident in the current alert level as air marshals will travel on overseas flights ahead of the Fourth of July, with heightened security at U.S. airports and mass transit systems.
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Hong Kong faces uncertain future after handover anniversary
Hong Kong marked the 10th anniversary of its return to China with protests for democracy and worries over future autonomy. Analysts note Beijing’s tightening grip, competition from Shanghai and Singapore, and pollution while SunDay leader Donald Tsang vows a push to make Hong Kong a global financial hub like New York and London.
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