Afghan violence kills over 100 in three days in Uruzgan
Afghan officials report more than 100 dead in three days of clashes in Uruzgan province between NATO forces and Taliban militants. Casualty estimates vary with civilians, militants, and police among the dead. NATO says a large engagement continues. a Dutch soldier died near Chora.
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Abbas urges Bush to restart Mideast peace talks
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas pressed President Bush to renew Mideast peace talks as his emergency government wins renewed aid pledges from Europe and the United States after Hamas’ Gaza takeover. The EU and US lifted embargoes, with Solana promising direct PA funding while Gaza salaries will be paid, signaling growing international support for Abbas and Fayyad.
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Evacuation at White House Conference Centre
A government building near the White House was evacuated amid a bomb scare as security in the capital tightened for Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert’s visit. Olmert stays at Blair House across from the White House while Winds renovation work continues nearby.
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