Afghan rivals reach pact for 100 percent audit and unity government
Afghanistan’s Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah agreed to a nationwide, internationally supervised audit of all 8 million ballots and to form a national unity government after results are announced. Kerry brokered the deal amid fears of a fractured state as US forces draw down and the Taliban insurgency continues. The audit will begin with Kabul ballots and proceed with provincial boxes by air, overseen by campaign reps and international observers.
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U N Security Council calls Gaza cease fire amid rising toll
Gaza bombardment widens to civilian sites and northern targets as Israel vows to strike with great force to halt rocket fire. The UN Security Council unanimously urges a truce while casualties climb with at least 156 Palestinians killed in five days. Israel hits Beit Lahiya center for the disabled killing two and injuring others. Hamas fires hundreds of rockets as fears of a wider conflict grow.
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Ramones drummer Tommy Ramone dies at 65 in New York
In New York the Ramones say farewell as drummer Tommy Ramone dies at age 65. The band formed in Queens in 1974 shaping punk with hits like I Wanna Be Sedated Blitzkrieg Bop and Rockaway Beach. Johnny Joey Dee Dee and Tommy were among the original Ramones members.
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