NATO Eyes More Troops as Afghanistan Push Intensifies
NATO top commander urged allies to provide up to 2,500 additional troops for southern Afghanistan while officials warned responses would take about two weeks. Canada announced added tanks and about 200 soldiers to reach 2,500 total.
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Tanzania imposes seven day power cuts amid drought
Tanzania orders daily power outages for 10 hours as hydroelectric dam water levels fall due to prolonged drought. Energy minister says rationing had been in place since December with extensions from three to five days a week, now seven days.
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Pope Benedict remarks spark Islamic anger and protests
The pope’s comments quoting a 4th century dialogue inflamed Muslim anger across the Islamic world. Pakistan and Turkey condemned him, with Pakistan calling the remarks derogatory and Turkey’s ruling party likening him to Hitler and Mussolini. Vatican efforts to defuse the crisis continued as protests potential loomed.
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End of Mexico City protests signals shift in tactics
Supporters of Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador end street protests in Mexico City after nearly seven weeks as President Vicente Fox moves Independence Day celebrations to Dolores Hidalgo. López Obrador vows further resistance while aides say Reforma Avenue and Zocalo will not be retaken.
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Fidel Castro Missing From Key Nonaligned Summit
Cuba hosts the Nonaligned Movement with Raul Castro presiding as Fidel Castro, ill and absent, may not attend the dinner or chair the three year term. Hugo Chavez and Iran, Venezuela and Zimbabwe leaders attend as Cuba frames anti US rhetoric and discusses future leadership amid Fidel’s health.
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