Mexican election dispute spurs calls for calm and legal recount
Leaders of Mexico's ruling party accused Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador of using legal and PR tactics to annul the results after he challenged the victory of Felipe Calderon. The Federal Electoral Tribunal must decide by Sept. 6 whether to order a recount as thousands gather in Mexico City for a rally.
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Organized crime wave hits Sao Paulo with rampage
A major crime wave roils Brazil as gangs torch buses and attack banks and police stations in Sao Paulo, now in its third day. At least six people killed in almost 100 attacks as authorities link violence to gang leaders possibly moving to Brazil’s first federal penitentiary. Public transit firms halt service, compounding disruption as PCC-led violence follows prior deadly police crackdowns.
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India names three suspects in Bombay train bombings
Indian authorities named three suspects in the Bombay train bombings, a major breakthrough as investigators pursue Rahil, a man being sought. Anti-terror officials released photos of Sayyad Zabiuddin and Zulfeqar Fayyaz, while Lashkar-e Tayyiba is suspected of carrying out the coordinated blasts that killed at least 200 and injured over 700.
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Incentives for Iran revealed in full by six powers
The six powers led by the United States and including Russia Britain France and Germany offer Iran a broad package of incentives to suspend uranium enrichment. The plan proposes helping Iran access light water reactors and nuclear fuel guarantees through a Russia linked facility while exploring WTO membership and potential easing of civilian trade restrictions.
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Iraqis assume security control of entire Muthanna province
Iraqi forces formally took over security duties for Muthanna province in Samawah marking a milestone in plans to hand 18 provinces to Iraqi control by next year. Prime Minister al-Maliki hailed the step while warning of ongoing terrorist threats as coalition troops withdraw and Iraq trains its police and army.
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