Kabul riot toll climbs after fatal road crash with U S convoy
A military truck lost brakes on a Kabul hill and crashed into cars, sparking protests where rioters attacked aid offices and foreigners. Hospitals report 11 dead, over 100 wounded, with up to five additional deaths unconfirmed. In East Timor, emergency security measures followed a political deadlock. Venezuela nears a $2.7 billion defense push, amid US concerns. Hamas plans partial salaries for 165,000 workers as Gaza fights persist. Israel presses into Gaza, hits Islamic Jihad targets after rocket attack.
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U S Marines aid quake survivors in Indonesia effort grows
U S Marines joined an international relief drive to aid about 200 000 people left homeless by a 6.3 magnitude quake near Bantul Java. Two cargo planes with a mobile field hospital landed in Yogyakarta while USS Essex heads in. The U S aid total rose to 5 million dollars as UN and other nations join.
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UN humanitarian chief warns of Darfur catastrophe
UN humanitarian head Jan Egeland warned that Darfur faces a catastrophe unless donors fund a ramped up African Union force. He said a June international conference in Europe would seek more aid and resources for transport, communications, and logistics, and urged stronger AU troops and mandate without Western military deployment.
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India Tops AIDS Cases Says UN Leader
UN and UNAIDS report India now has the most people living with HIV AIDS at about 5.7 million, surpassing South Africa's 5.5 million while sub-Saharan Africa remains hardest hit. Dr Peter Piot warns of global spread and highlights low prevention coverage for expectant mothers and limited knowledge among youth.
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