Bird flu in Indonesia Adds to family death toll
Local tests indicate a fifth member of a Tanah Karo family on Sumatra has died from H5N1 bird flu. Eight relatives are suspected infected, with four deaths last week. Indonesia's human death toll reaches 25, second only to Vietnam's. Globally, experts warn of potential human transmission and a possible pandemic risk.
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Suspected militants kill security official in Pakistan raid
Suspected Islamic militants stormed a roadside security post in Jandola at the entrance to South Waziristan and shot dead the officer in charge after taking soldiers hostage. Five armed men fled after the attack as local tribal militants and foreign fighters with al Qaida links are blamed for assaults on security forces in the rugged region.
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Israel upholds ban on Palestinian residency
The Supreme Court upheld a 2002 law barring many Palestinians from living in Israel with Israeli spouses and children, saying security concerns outweigh harm to affected families. The decision, 6-5, sparked claims of racist policy while noting West Bank Palestinians marrying Israeli Arabs faced potential dangers.
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Preval Sworn In As Haiti's New President
Rene Preval was sworn in as Haiti's president marking the country’s return to a functioning leadership after more than two years of chaos following Aristide's flight. He appealed for unity and social peace while facing a fragile parliament, U.N. security concerns, and a stopped economy with 70 percent unemployment.
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Indonesian villagers offer rites to calm Merapi amid renewed eruption
Indonesians burned incense and floated offerings to appease spirits as Mount Merapi intensified with ash and rock blasts. Officials warned of a potential lava dome collapse while evacuation orders remained in place for thousands living near the crater. Many farmers ignored danger to tend crops, and holy ceremonies persisted among villagers despite the risk.
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Violence surges in Iraq tests new cabinet talks
A weekend of intensified violence in Baghdad and across Iraq left at least 14 Iraqis dead in a main road attack near the airport and more than a dozen others killed by roadside bombs and shrine attacks. Two U.S. soldiers were killed as parliamentary negotiations struggle over cabinet posts. Prime Minister designate Nouri al Maliki faces a May 22 deadline to form a government amid sectarian and political standoffs.
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