Security forces kill militants in Afghanistan
In Kandahar and across southern Afghanistan, security forces killed 15 militants including a Taliban commander tied to Mullah Omar in Uruzgan province. Across the region 25 people died in fighting and attacks as NATO forces prepare to replace U.S. troops. The surge has killed about 550 people since mid May.
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Dihrawad
Raufi
Omar
Pakistan
Chris Miller
Saidan
Helmand
Sangin
British Defense Ministry
Paktia
Abdulanan Raufi
NATO
Global Officials Press Iran on Nuclear Talks Amid Stall
In a 35 nation meeting, IAE head Mohamed ElBaradei said progress on Iran's nuclear verification remains limited. U S and European factions push a rewards package to suspend enrichment, threatening Security Council action if Iran refuses.
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Mohamed ElBaradei
Tehran
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Gregory L. Schulte
West Bank security men rampage against Hamas in Ramallah
Hundreds of Abbas loyalists from the Preventive Security force stormed Parliament and the Cabinet complex in Ramallah firing into the air and burning buildings in retaliation for Hamas attacks in Gaza. Dozens from Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigades joined, while Abbas’s guards protected Hamas lawmakers. No casualties were reported.
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West Bank
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Fatah
Gaza Strip
Mahmoud Abbas
Hamas
Abbas
Gaza
al Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigades
Khalil Rabei
Rabei
Nabil Abu Adeneh
Nepal frees last jailed Maoists as peace talks advance
Nepal's new government ordered the release of inmates held under an anti terrorism law and pledged to free about 350 insurgents and supporters starting Monday. The cease fire and talks followed mass protests that toppled King Gyanendra after a long civil conflict that killed over 13 000 people since 1996.
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Dilendra Badu
Krishna Mahara
Gyanendra
Darfur refugees face many threats in Zamzam camp
Armed with rifles and rockets, 18 AU peacekeepers patrol Zamzam camp housing about 40,000 displaced Darfurians. The peacekeeping force is short on personnel and facing distrust as fighting continues among around 20 armed factions. A UN role is proposed but Khartoum resists, stoking regional insecurity after months of clashes since 2003.
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Mohammed Sallam
Stormy Auckland power loss triggers emergency response
Gale winds cut power to half of Auckland's 1.3 million residents as a snapped line and broken wire cause outages. Prime Minister Clark notes widespread disruption while officials warn winds to 75 mph may continue. South Island heavy snow disrupts roads and services with roofs collapsing in Timaru. 66 inches of snow reported, many towns without electricity until Tuesday.
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Clark
Roberts
South Island
Janie Annear
Timaru
Annear
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