Massive blast hits Lal Chowk business district in Srinagar
A large explosion struck Lal Chowk near Jammu Kashmir Bank in Srinagar at 10 20 am causing many casualties as witnesses described. Separately in France the National Assembly voted to extend a three month state of emergency amid ongoing unrest with rioting and vehicle arson reported in several provinces.
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Ethnic rebels claim bombing outside KFC in Karachi
A Baluchistan Liberation Army claim of responsibility for a car bombing in downtown Karachi struck a KFC outlet and damaged offices of a state petroleum company, killing at least three. The blast, the group’s first outside Baluchistan, underscores escalating tensions over regional revenues.
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Extreme measures against bird flu in Vietnam and China
China moves to vaccinate all poultry, about 14 billion birds, with government fees paid, while Vietnam orders Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi to kill or sell all poultry by Monday. Compensation is half market value for early action. alive birds after the deadline face destruction with no pay. The HSNI virus response marks one of Vietnam's most drastic steps.
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Bush urges China to expand political freedom
President Bush pressed China to grant more freedom for its 1.3 billion people and used Taiwan as a contrast, saying a free society supports lasting prosperity. He spoke with Japan’s Koizumi ahead of Beijing talks, reaffirming a united front on North Korea while noting tensions over beef imports and Okinawa base realignments. China's Li Zhaoxing dismissed the criticism and urged focus on national self interest.
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Gaza border accord reached under US pressure
Israel and the Palestinians announced a border opening to Gaza starting Nov. 25 under heavy U.S. mediation led by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. Palestinians gain border control with European monitors, enabling travel to Egypt and export of goods, while Israel tracks entrants. The pact aims to boost Gaza's economy and bolster Mahmoud Abbas ahead of Jan. 25 elections, though violence could threaten implementation.
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Jordanian officials resign after Amman hotel bombings
Eleven top Jordanian officials including the national security adviser resign in the wake of last week's triple hotel bombings. King Abdullah II names Marouf al Bakhit to replace Saad Kheir as security chief as Jordan tightens measures for foreigners and drafts anti terrorism legislation. Interior Minister Awni Yirfas imposes 48 hour foreign rental notification, with strict penalties for violators, as the country readies tougher anti terrorism laws for parliament early next year.
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