Nicaragua approves plan for giant canal project across country
The National Assembly, led by Daniel Ortega's Sandinista Front, approved a 50 year concession to study and possibly build a Nicaragua canal linking the Caribbean and Pacific coasts for a Chinese company with telecom experience. Details like the route remain to be decided as skeptics warn of environmental risks.
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Iran opens presidential vote amid tight security and runoff risk
Iranians flock to polls in a six-candidate race led by a single moderate amid sanctions and a weak economy. Officials warn against unrest after the 2009 dispute, with a June runoff likely if no candidate wins a majority. In Istanbul, protests at Gezi Park threaten to draw in authorities as clashes leave several dead and thousands injured.
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U.S. weighs Syrian rebel aid as toll tops 93,000
U.N. data show about 92,901 to 93,000 killed in Syria since March 2011 with civilians bearing the brunt as Assad regime scores battlefield gains. U.S. officials say evidence of chemical weapons use prompted possible arms support to rebels though decisions on weaponry timing remain undecided.
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