Ukraine mourns as plane downing kills 49 in Luhansk
Ukraine declares day of mourning after pro-Russia separatists shoot down a military transport plane killing 49 crew and troops. President Poroshenko vows punishment, calls for detailed analysis and personnel changes amid Western and U N concern and possible tougher Russia sanctions. In Afghanistan, Abdullah Abdullah and Ashraf Ghani run a tight runoff as vote amid threats and fraud claims tests future leadership and a US security pact.
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Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai
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Israeli teens abducted in West Bank amid search efforts
Three teenagers including an American were kidnapped in the West Bank. Prime Minister Netanyahu blamed the Palestinian Authority as Israeli forces, aided by Palestinian officials, conducted intensive operations and reviewed surveillance footage. The victims Naftali Frenkel 16 Gilad Shaar 16 and Eyal Yifrach 19. Frenkel identified as the U.S. citizen.
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Baghdad mobilizes Shiite power in sectarian flare
Thousands of Shiites from Baghdad and southern Iraq join a call to arms urged by the top Shiite cleric to blunt Islamic militants who have captured territory north of Baghdad and threaten a revered shrine. In the capital, daily life pressures rise as prices spike, checkpoints tighten, and troops search neighborhoods near government sites.
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America’s role in Iraq explored through questions and answers
A summary of the U S involvement in Iraq including troop levels after 2011, security cooperation in Baghdad led by Lt Gen John M Bednarek, aid totals around 56 billion dollars, humanitarian funds of 12 million, and the shift of contractors to Iraqi government control as ISIL challenges rise. It notes the volunteer mobilization in Baghdad and at Taji with Shiite chants and formal broadcasts.
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Congressional Research Service
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