Afghan village mourns after U S warplane kills children
In Hatala Afghanistan a U S airstrike killed nine villagers including children triggering anger and grief. Officials said the target was a former Taliban commander Mullah Wazir but locals dispute the claim and demand accountability. The U N called for an investigation and Afghan authorities urged careful action to prevent repeats.
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Afghanistan
Zimbabwe quits Commonwealth after suspension extended
Zimbabwe withdrew from the Commonwealth after the bloc kept its 18 month suspension for alleged broad civil liberties abuses. President Mugabe’s government called the move a total exit, while Commonwealth leaders debated paths to possible return and Nigeria’s Olusegun Obasanjo oversaw monitoring of Zimbabwe’s political climate.
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Spanish police seize three tons of cocaine at Vilagarcia docks
Spanish coastguards boarded the ship Playa de Arbegal about 80 nautical miles off the northwest coast on Dec. 6, detaining five Spaniards and a Venezuelan after loading the cargo.
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