Putin opposes runoff in Ukraine crisis
In Kiev and near Moscow, Vladimir Putin challenged the opposition demand for a new Ukrainian presidential runoff during talks with Leonid Kuchma. Tens of thousands rally in Independence Square as the Supreme Court weighs whether to overturn the November 21 runoff results. They hoisted flags and orange armbands while a large tent camp stands by the Christmas tree. Putin warned the West that Russia and international bodies cannot solve Ukraine’s political crisis, saying the Ukrainian people have the final say.
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Mortars Rock Baghdad Embassy Travel Ban Expanded
Insurgents killed an American soldier in Mosul as mortar strikes hit central Baghdad including two near the Green Zone. U S forces plan to raise troops from 138000 to about 150000 by mid January while officials weigh a trip to Iraq to decide if travel is absolutely necessary.
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