UN to send 22 million in aid to Darfur amid block on peacekeepers
The United Nations pledges 22 million in personnel and equipment to support the overwhelmed African Union force in Darfur as Sudan blocks sending its own peacekeepers. The 7,000-strong force faces attacks from Arab militias backed by the government, with civilian deaths mounting and over 2.5 million displaced since 2003. The report also notes Lebanon’s cabinet approving a plan for a war crimes court for Rafik Hariri’s killers amid political brinksmanship.
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Arab bloggers push against cultural and political limits
Saudi Arabia hosts a surge of young bloggers challenging restrictions on expression from campus protest to online debates. They bypass state controls, organize actions, and amplify feminist voices, while authorities name electronic media dangerous and move to monitor and block sites.
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U N climate report seen as catalyzing action says Pachauri
Indian climatologist Rajendra Pachauri, chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, said the forthcoming Fourth Assessment Report will present stronger evidence of human-caused climate change. He noted anticipated findings on sea level rise glacier melt and water scarcity and highlighted continued warming over the past 30 years.
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Kabul Celebrates Five Years After Taliban Retreat Quietly
In Kabul five years after the Taliban fled on November 13, 2001, residents recall a moment of relief and long lines at barber shops as music and laughter returned. Shoppers describe newfound freedom to go out. many still wear burqas while noting changed norms and rising security concerns amid insurgent violence.
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Factions settle on Mohammed Shabir as prime minister candidate
Hamas and Fatah agreed on Mohammed Shabir, a West Virginia University educated microbiologist, for prime minister of a technocrat government. The pick aims to end infighting and win international aid, but success hinges on recognizing Israel and renouncing violence. Shabir, longtime Gaza Islamic University president, is seen as pragmatic and capable of bridging factions.
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