Powerful 7.1 quake hits Japan coastal region. small tsunamis noted
A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck off Honshu's east coast, triggering small 12 to 20 inch tsunami waves in Ofunato and nearby towns. No immediate damage or injuries reported. experts cautioned local tsunamis can cause destruction near the epicenter.
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Chavez Fox clash triggers diplomatic break between nations
Venezuelan President Chavez accused Mexican President Fox of being a Bush puppet and Fox demanded an apology. Both nations are withdrawing ambassadors after a week of sparring over free trade and U.S. ties.
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Kabul attacks kill German soldier and Afghan child
In Kabul two separate suicide by action car bombings hit NATO led peacekeeper vehicles killing a German soldier and a Afghan child. At least a dozen wounded and a third vehicle incident potentially planned. A Taliban spokesman claimed responsibility but links unclear. The city remains volatile amid the worst violence since 2001.
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Three killed in blast outside Karachi KFC
A powerful car bomb outside a KFC in Karachi killed three people and injured 12 as commuters headed to offices. The restaurant burned, several cars were damaged, and police said the device was hidden in a car. Authorities condemned the attack and linked violence to extremism in Pakistan.
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Iraqi held in Amman bombing link name match
The U S military said it arrested then released an Iraqi man named Safaa Mohammed Ali, matching one of the Amman hotel bombers, but found no compelling evidence he posed a security threat. It remained unclear if the man was the same individual linked to the Radisson SAS, Grand Hyatt and Days Inn attacks that killed 57. Jordanian officials questioned al Rishawi as investigators sought motive and possible ties to al Qaida in Iraq and Zarqawi.
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