Islamic militia seeks future for Somalia under fragile UN gov
Islamic Courts Union leaders who control Mogadishu discuss with Somalia's weak U N backed government how to build a rule of law state amid a shift in U S policy. The interim government remains sidelined 155 miles away in Baidoa as violence continues.
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Iran signals readiness to renew nuclear dialogue talks
Iran's President Ahmadinejad said Tehran is for talks to address mutual concerns with major powers, while holding firm on its nuclear rights. The IAEA reported new enrichment activity as Tehran awaits a US backed proposal, with no agreement on suspending work.
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Merapi Eruption Triggers Massive Evacuations In Indonesia
Mount Merapi belched a hot ash cloud forcing about 15,000 villagers to flee their homes. People ran for rivers and trucks as gas and ash cascaded down the slopes, with 3 1/2 miles of plume reported and no injuries so far. Officials noted aftershocks and a history of deadly eruptions.
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River bank collapses flood 11 villages in Fujian China
Rain swollen river Bashili floods nine villages around Changting. Xinhua reports more than 16,000 evacuated in the area with sandbag reinforcement while nationwide floods push 378,000 from Fujian Guangdong and Guizhou. Casualties uncertain as residents slept.
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American climber halts Everest bid to rescue stranded mountaineer
American guide Daniel Mazur near the summit with two clients abandoned the climb to救 Lincoln Hall, left for dead, and pulled him from 28,200 feet after helping him with oxygen and supplies. Mazur, returning to Katmandu, said the rescue outweighed the missed summit.
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