Ukraine election tests democracy amid chaos and looming clash with Russia
In Kiev the October presidential race faces turmoil with burned ballots and missing vote tallies as Ukraine weighs moving toward Europe against a resurgent Russia. Western officials warn that the campaign's conduct matters as much as the outcome for democracy and rule of law.
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Mexico City tightens street life under new crime law
In Mexico City a sweeping civic culture law targets windshield washers, vendors and street performers with fines and jail time. Since Aug 1 authorities report 11,000 arrests, including 5,200 for drunkenness or drug possession, drawing fierce critique of crime and kidnapping measures.
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U N report: World falls behind on sanitation goals
UN agencies warn progress on clean water is good but sanitation lags. About 2.4 billion people face disease risk by 2015, with 800 million still lacking safe supplies in sub-Saharan Africa and slums. Rural poor and urban poor bear the worst burden.
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