Al-Qaida operative faces life sentence in Britain
Dhiren Barot, 34, pleaded guilty to conspiring in mass terrorist plots on both sides of the Atlantic. Prosecutors say the London born convert and seven alleged accomplices planned to attack the New York Stock Exchange and to detonate a London subway train under the Thames, seeking a “memorable black day” with devices including a dirty bomb and a gasoline tanker. Barot trained across Pakistan, Kashmir, Malaysia and the Philippines, aiming to kill hundreds or thousands. He faces life in Britain and is sought in the United States and Yemen on separate charges.
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Bomb blasts hit bank and party HQ in Mexico City
Three near simultaneous explosions rocked a Canadian bank branch the Institutional Revolutionary Party headquarters and the Federal Electoral Tribunal in Mexico City just after midnight. A guerrilla coalition claimed responsibility by Monday evening though no injuries were reported.
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Kyrgyz Leader Defiant Amid Resignation Calls
President Kurmanbek Bakiyev faced mass protests as thousands demanded his resignation while opposition lawmakers debated a draft constitution to curb his powers. Police shifted stance to protect demonstrators, yet legal authority of the move remained unclear.
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Red Cross urges ban on cluster bombs use
The International Red Cross calls for abolishing cluster bombs citing indiscriminate deaths including children drawn to bright colors and tiny parachutes. The group intensifies its campaign amid Israel's use of the weapons during its Lebanon war, arguing military advantages do not justify harm.
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Palestinian leaders fail to seal unity government in Gaza talks
President Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas premier Ismail Haniyeh met in Gaza over two hours yet left without a national unity government. Officials said talks would continue as Western sanctions threaten the Palestinian administration. Mustafa Barghouti called the meeting fruitful, noting progress on some issues but unresolved questions remain.
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Ortega looks set to win Nicaragua presidency in early returns
Ortega led with about 40 percent as votes were tallied in Managua and nationwide. Opponents including Eduardo Montealegre questioned counts while Eden Pastora conceded. U.S. aid and Cuban and Venezuelan reactions framed a tense, ongoing tally with no declaration of victory. Ortega met with former President Carter but did not claim victory. Local supporters hailed the Sandinista leader amid concerns from business leaders and patrons in Managua.
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