Stampede at Yemen rally leaves dozens dead
A stadium crowd at a Yemen election rally for President Ali Abdullah Saleh collapsed, killing at least 51 and injuring over 200 as thousands gathered in Ibb. The disaster struck amid campaign activity ahead of the Sept elections. officials say the venue exceeded capacity and victims include youths.
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Pope invites Muslims to cultural dialogue in Regensburg speech
Pope Benedict XVI urged peaceful cultural dialogue with Muslims during a Regensburg University address. He said violence is incompatible with God's nature and called jihad a misused concept, stressing faith and reason as essential for true dialogue among cultures.
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Hamas backs Abbas for talks with Israel amid unity move
Hamas officials gave President Mahmoud Abbas approval to negotiate with Israel a shift aimed at ending isolation as Hamas and Fatah form a unity government. An Israeli court freed 19 Hamas figures from prison for appeal while stressing no goodwill gesture.
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Stingrays killed after Irwin death in Australia
At least 10 stingrays have been killed or mutilated since Steve Irwin was fatally injured by a stingray. Officials report two more found on Queensland beaches with tails severed as wildlife groups urge restraint and caution toward wildlife. Conservation leaders condemn retaliatory killings and urge return to the sea when caught.
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Iran and Iraq Forge Ties Amid Security Talks
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki visited Tehran seeking Iran's help to crack down on al Qaida infiltrators and to expand oil and fuel cooperation. Iran pledged full security aid while denying meddling accusations as Baghdad faces sectarian violence and fuel shortages.
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