Humala faction halts Peru police station surrender talks
The nationalist Humala group led a force to overrun a remote Peruvian police station near Andahuaylas, taking 10 officers hostage and wounding at least seven. After clashes and a hostage remain, Humala said negotiations ended due to government violations and demanded mediators before weapons are turned in.
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Cuba Restores Formal Contacts With Eight European Nations
Havana reports Cuba will re engage with eight European Union states including France Britain Germany Italy Austria Greece Portugal and Sweden after years of tense ties following dissident crackdowns and executions. Foreign Minister Felipe Perez Roque announced the move at a Havana briefing citing EU calls for openness and dissident outreach.
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Saudi medical student named as Mosul mess hall bomber
The 22 killed December 21 attack at a U S mess hall in Mosul was carried out by a 20 year old Saudi medical student named Ahmed Said Ahmed al Ghamdi, according to Asharq Al Awsat citing friends of his father. The death by self blast is the deadliest U S installation attack in Iraq. The bomber is described as dressed in Iraqi military uniform but not an Iraqi soldier. The father declined discussion.
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Annan names Malloch Brown new UN chief of staff
In a UN leadership shakeup, Secretary General Kofi Annan will appoint Mark Malloch Brown as his chief of staff on January 19, replacing Iqbal Riza who retired December 22. Annan hinted at further senior appointments but gave no details. Turkey urged the US to act against 4000 to 5000 rebels in northern Iraq before the January 30 elections while Washington sought restraint.
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United States
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Abbas Seeks Refugee Return in Gaza Presidency Bid
Mahmoud Abbas, leading candidate in next week's election, pledged Palestinian refugees can return home one day. Hamas calls him too moderate. Also, an off duty soldier urged disobedience to evacuate an unauthorized West Bank settlement and was arrested.
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Protesters call Buenos Aires mayor to resign
Thousands of Argentines angry over a nightclub fire that killed 183, many teenagers, march through Buenos Aires demanding the resignation of the mayor and tougher nightclub safety codes. Participants hold photos of victims while rallying at government offices.
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Argentina
Putin strips adviser of duties in reshuffle
President Vladimir Putin on Monday stripped key economic adviser Andrei Illarionov of his duties and the role as envoy to the Group of Eight. Igor Shuvalov was assigned Illarionov's responsibilities, a move seen as reshaping the Kremlin's preparations for G8 meetings.
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Air to blow dust from Michelangelo's David
Florence officials say museum specialists may install a stream of gushing air around Michelangelo's David to shield the Renaissance masterpiece from dust carried in by visitors. The plan aims to keep the statue cleaner as tourists enter the gallery.
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