Iraqi PM al Maliki faces diminishing support as parliament nears government formation
Shiite leaders push to remove Nouri al Maliki as Iraq moves to form a new government under U S pressure. Iran’s stance splits with Rouhani urging departure while Khamenei preserves leverage. ISIL advances prompt calls for an inclusive government and foreign support.
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Thousands flee Ukraine to safety across border to Russia
Thousands of Ukrainians crowded border crossings to Russia as a fragile cease-fire neared its end. A rebel border post commander said about 5,000 had crossed by evening, part of a larger weekly flow amid shelling. Residents described fear for children and sought safety, while many insisted they opposed the separatists and awaited EU sanctions on Moscow.
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North Korea fires three short range missiles into east sea
North Korea launched three short range projectiles from Wonsan into the East Sea waters about 190 kilometers off the coast. Seoul officials and Pyongyang's KCNA quoted Kim Jong Un praising the test while North Korea accused South Korea of shelling its waters.
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Baker dies at 88. Watergate figure and statesman
Howard Baker former Senate majority leader and Watergate figure died at his Tennessee home at age 88 from stroke complications. The Nixon ally led questions at the Senate Watergate committee and later served as Reagan chief of staff and a long respected GOP elder. His career spanned law, politics, and public service.
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