Georgian clash in South Ossetia raises tensions
Georgian soldiers clash with gunmen in South Ossetia wounding two, while a government spokeswoman calls the report misinformation. President Saakashvili vows to restore control, as region’s separatist status and regional tensions persist since 1992.
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Scientists report rediscovery of Cozumel Thrasher bird
The Cozumel Thrasher, feared extinct, was found on Cozumel island off Mexico by American Bird Conservancy and Conservation International. Gavin Shire called it a remarkable rediscovery after a decade without sightings. About 10,000 remain, most killed by Hurricane Gilbert in 1988. Brad Phillips urged optimism that other species may survive.
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European court refuses fetus rights ruling in abortion case
The European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg rejected a request to grant full human rights to a fetus. It said the question is for national governments to decide and found no consensus on when life begins. The case involved Thi-Nho Vo and a French woman who had an abortion after a doctor's mistake.
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Americans Arrested in Kabul Jail Case Stirs Tension
Afghan forces detained three Americans including a former Green Beret after raiding a Kabul jail they allegedly ran. The men posed as U.S. agents while eight prisoners were found bound and beaten. U.S. officials and Interior Minister Jalali stressed no legal ties to Afghan authorities.
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Saddam novel hints Sept. 11 in Arabs vs West tale
Asharq al-Awsat previews Get Out, You Damned, a Saddam-era manuscript found in Baghdad after the war, portraying a Zionist Christian conspiracy against Arabs. Ali Abdel Amir says the plot centers on Saddam AVLADILIND leading an invasion and toppling a World Trade Center-like monument, with Ezekiel, Youssef, and Mahmoud symbolizing Jews Christians and Muslims respectively.
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Sharon to seek Labor coalition amid Gaza plan fight
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said he would open talks with the opposition Labor Party to form a broad coalition as he pushes the Gaza withdrawal. He faces a minority coalition and vows to reconfigure if withdrawal stalls, with Peres to meet Sunday. At least seven Palestinians are killed in Gaza amid mounting violence. two Israeli officers are wounded.
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Sharon ready to discuss nuclear free zone in Middle East
U N atomic watchdog head said Thursday that Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is prepared to discuss a nuclear weapons free zone in the Middle East as part of future peace talks. Mohammed ElBaradei was wrapping up a three day trip to Israel without progress on loosening Israel’s weapons capabilities.
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