Georgian man charged with murder over Bush grenade incident
Aman Arutyunian, hospitalized after capture, admitted in video Thursday that he threw a live grenade toward President Bush during a May rally in Tbilisi. The device did not explode. He is charged with premeditated murder for the police killing during the subsequent arrest shootout. Authorities seek motive and note no link to Russian forces. Russia still plans a 2008 withdrawal from Georgia.
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Clinton pledges to help expand AIDS treatment in Kenya
Former President Clinton announced a new push to broaden HIV and AIDS care in Kenya, aiming to reach rural and child patients. He cited a $15 million foundation grant from Elton John and the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation to train rural medical workers, with costs of testing and medications outlined for expanding life prolonging treatment.
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Cuban dissident leaders detained ahead of Havana protest
Cuban authorities detained at least 20 opposition activists on Friday, including three prominent dissident leaders Martha Beatriz Roque Felix Bonne and Rene Gomez who head the Assembly to Promote Civil Society. State security blocked other dissidents from leaving homes to reach a planned demonstration at the French embassy in Havana calling for the release of political prisoners.
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Bombings Kill Dozens in Sharm el-Sheik Resorts
Three car bombs struck Naama Bay in Sharm el-Sheik early morning, hitting the Ghazala Gardens hotel and a Movenpick parking area and a nearby Old Market, killing at least 49 and wounding around 200. Victims included foreigners and Egyptians. tolls varied as officials confirmed details.
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Beirut blast hits Monot Street after Rice visit
A 50 pound bomb exploded on Monot Street Beirut near parked cars and a restaurant injuring 12 people. The strike followed Condoleezza Rice’s sudden visit and targeted to deter security and tourism, sending crowds fleeing from cafes as authorities noted no single target.
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