World upheaval as troops seize desert town from Taliban
Insurgents killed over 40 in a major operation as hundreds of coalition troops, many haloed by helicopters, wrest control of a desert town. U.S. forces also back an Afghan probe into civilian deaths in Uruzgan while Karzai orders new inquiries into violence in Helmand.
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Volcanic eruption forces Ecuador villagers to flee
Thousands of Ecuadoran villagers have fled their homes on Tungurahua slopes since the lava and gases began. No injuries reported, about 3,700 people deserted homes in six hamlets since Friday. Mayor Juan Salazar of Pempe County notes vegetation death and lost cattle as evacuations rise.
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G-8 seeks Middle East accord as Putin hosts summit
At the St Petersburg meeting the G eight leaders sparred over the Israel Lebanon crisis while Putin urged peaceful resolution and pledged long hours at work. Bush defended Israel while Prodi Chirac Koizumi urged restraint and a balanced use of force.
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Bush blocks Russia WTO entry at G8 summit
At the G8 meeting in St Petersburg, President Bush blocked Russia’s WTO entry. Putin mocked U.S. democracy rhetoric over Iraq as Bush pressed for institutional reform and a free press. The exchange was terse, with Bush noting toughness of U.S. negotiations and require congressional approval.
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India seeks unified G8 response to Bombay train bombings
India demands an unambiguous G8 reaction to the Bombay railway attacks that killed at least 200, with authorities frisking commuters and expanding CCTV coverage at six stations. Investigators questioned over 300 people. most were released. Prime Minister Singh accuses Pakistan of backing the bombers, while Islamabad denies the charges.
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