Thai protest leader meets PM amid Bangkok clashes
Suthep Thangsuban says he met Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra under military auspices, delivering defiant vows that her elected government must step down for an appointed council. Police faced rock-throwing crowds as protesters besieged government offices and TV stations, with at least three dead and over a hundred injured in weekend clashes.
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U N warns on rise of bodies in Iraq amid sectarian fears
The U N reports a jump in executions in November with 659 total deaths and more than 8,000 killed this year. Attacks and funeral processions near Baghdad intensify fear of a resumption of Shiite Sunni violence, as residents describe growing sectarian risk and avoidance of neighborhoods.
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Egypt panel approves draft charter amid Cairo protests
Police fired tear gas in Cairo s Tahrir Square to disperse hundreds of Morsi supporters as a 50 member panel revising the charter adopted under his rule reached agreement on changes. The draft envisions women and Christians with representation, sets elections within 90 days of adoption, and allows early votes if two thirds support to oust a president, while scaling back military tribunals for civilians. The document goes to interim President Mansour for a nationwide referendum.
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Iran plans more nuclear power plants to cut emissions
Iran needs additional nuclear power plants to reduce oil use and emissions, says nuclear chief Ali Akbar Salehi. He cites plans for five plants totaling 20 000 megawatts, 150 tons of fuel for that fleet, and talks with Russia on four more plants to reach 5 000 megawatts, after a deal to freeze parts of its program.
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