Calderon seeks U S immigration accord amid Mexico vote turmoil
Conservative Felipe Calderon hailed hopes for a U S immigration pact and spoke with President Bush and others as Mexico’s top electoral court delayed declaring him winner. Rival Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador mobilized coast to coast protests demanding a full recount of all 41.8 million votes.
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Russia trims radio broadcasts cutting RFE/RL and VOA
Officials said Russia dramatically reduced the number of stations airing Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty and Voice of America programs, signaling tightened media freedom ahead of a G8 summit. Between May 2005 and May 2006, RFE/RL stations dropped from 30 to a handful, while VOA affiliates fell from 42 to five, despite U S funding and independent editorial boards.
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UN troops uncover 16 bodies in Port-au-Prince slum
Sri Lankan peacekeepers found the bodies in Martissant, a Port-au-Prince slum, after hours of gunbattles among rival gangs. Human rights activist Pierre Esperance said victims were shot to death in the fighting, signaling renewed disorder in Haiti’s capital.
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United Nations arms trade talks end in disagreement
A two week U N conference on illegal arms trading failed to produce an acceptable outcome document as nations remain divided on key measures to curb illicit small arms. The talks reviewed progress toward a 2001 plan to limit pistols rifles and other weapons amid a $4 billion yearly global trade with a quarter illegal. The report notes arms conflicts cause 60 to 90 percent of deaths annually.
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Britain marks anniversary of transit system attacks
Britain marked the first anniversary of the July 7 2005 suicide bombings in London as mourners gathered at four blast sites and officers led a national minute of silence. Prime Minister Blair joined survivors and city workers, while victims’ relatives held private ceremonies and a mosaic memorial grew with flowers. A video claimed by al Qaida noted martyrdom, as Britain faced questions about terrorism and multiculturalism in a post 9/11 era.
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Lockerbie
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Japan urges U N sanctions on North Korea missiles
Japan asked the U N Security Council to ban international sales of North Korean missiles in response to provocative tests. The draft resolution backs by the United States Britain and France but faces Russian and Chinese opposition. President Bush urged united action as U S envoy Hill rejected North Korea’s demand to lift financial measures before resuming talks.
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Israeli forces widen Gaza incursion for Shalit release
Israeli tanks and troops clashed with militants in eastern Gaza near the Karni crossing as Israel pushes a broader incursion to secure the release of captured 19 year old Cpl. Gilad Shalit. Airstrikes near Shajaiyeh injured at least two. Palestinian officials report 32 Palestinians killed in two days of attacks. Negotiations flare over potential prisoner swaps with Israel signaling possible goodwill gestures but reiterating unconditional release.
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