Baghdad clashes and car bombings claim civilians
Five al-Qaida linked militants were fatally hurt in Baghdad as Iraqi and U S troops pressed a fight in an upscale neighborhood. A senior al-Qaida leader may have been fatally hurt in a U S airstrike near the Syria border. A wave of car incidents through Thursday morning killed at least 15 and injured 28, with civilians including a boy missing a leg among the injured. Across the capital at least 19 civilians died and 37 were hurt. Gen John Abizaid warned insurgents were not weakening, while Donald Rumsfeld said Iraq needs more capable security forces and opposed a troop withdrawal timetable. Foreign fighters from Arab neighbors are blamed for many attacks.
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Insurgency in Iraq Seen Active Despite White House Claims
Gen John Abizaid told a Senate hearing the Iraqi insurgency remains as active as six months ago with more foreign fighters entering, even as Vice President Cheney says it is in its last throes. Lawmakers pressed Rumsfeld about waning public support as troops and leaders face questions about progress and strategy.
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Artificial heart rejected amid safety concerns by FDA panel
Government scientists narrowly rejected the first fully implantable artificial heart the AbioCor after testing in 14 patients. Two died immediately and survivors averaged about five months, with many suffering severe strokes. one patient lived 17 months. Advisers urged more testing to identify dying patients who might benefit before a sale decision.
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Fighting intensifies as Taliban clash in Afghanistan hills
Radio intercepts place two top Taliban commanders among dozens of rebels fighting in the southern mountains. Afghan and U.S. forces deliver a blistering barrage. Death toll from three days of fighting stands at 114, including 102 insurgents, with officials warning violence could rise before September parliamentary elections.
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North Korea ends talks on nuclear program and panels Bush meeting
South Korea failed to persuade North Korea to return to international talks on dismantling its nuclear arms program. Pyongyang criticized President Bush for meeting a prominent defector. Meanwhile both nations agreed to restart family reunions and plan future meetings to boost economic and military cooperation.
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Prince William graduates with honors at St Andrews ceremony
Prince William graduates with honors from St Andrews University in Scotland in a traditional ceremony attended by royalty and guests. The event marks a formal completion of his studies with honors and reflects ongoing royal duties and duties ahead.
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Iran Nuclear Talks Delicate Factor in Runoff
In Tehran the nuclear talks stance becomes a dividing issue between candidates Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani. Ahmadinejad vows a tougher line while officials favor Rafsanjani, seen as more experienced to steer negotiations with the West.
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Heatwave Death Toll Hits Across Asia
A blistering heat wave has killed at least 390 people in India and Pakistan with temperatures reaching 113 degrees in New Delhi and 118 degrees in parts of Pakistan. Officials say monsoon rains could bring relief next week as the death toll climbs across the region. Bangladesh reports 32 fatalities.
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