Blair to quit as Britain's prime minister in July 2007
The Sun reports Tony Blair will resign as Labour leader on May 31 2007 and step down as prime minister on July 26 2007 triggering a leadership contest that should last about eight weeks. Blair has guided Labour since 1994 and previously pledged to hand over before a likely 2009 election. NATO-led offensives in Kandahar have killed 50 to 60 Taliban militants as the alliance seeks to seal a breakthrough.
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Calderon named Mexico’s president-elect after election dispute
Mexico’s Federal Electoral Tribunal declared Felipe Calderon president-elect by a 0.56 percent margin, rejecting fraud claims. Lopez Obrador vowed to lead a parallel government, while protesters outside the tribunal condemned the ruling. Fox urged unity as Calderon prepared to assume office December 1.
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Birth of Japanese royal heir ends succession crisis
Princess Kiko gave birth to a boy at 8:27 a.m. weighing 5.64 pounds, hospital and mother reported in good condition. The child becomes third in line behind Crown Prince Naruhito and Prince Akishino, potentially easing a long standing male heir shortage under the 1947 law.
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Iran president urges purge of liberal university teachers
Tehran AP report says hard line president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad urged students to push for purging liberal and secular instructors as he seeks to reinforce Islamic fundamentalism. He has moved to replace moderates with hard liners, prompting crackdowns on journalists and bloggers.
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