Coalition says airstrike kills 33 Afghan militants
In Khost province the U S led coalition says attack helicopters and a bomber killed about 33 insurgents after reconnaissance spotted a large group massing under cover of darkness. Fighting grows across southern Afghanistan with heavy militant losses and rising international troop deaths.
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Nimroz
Iraqi official urges approval of deal with U S
Foreign Minister Zebari told Iraqi lawmakers that Washington offered major concessions in security talks. He cited end of immunity for U S and contractors, possible air space control relinquishment, and a one to two year troop rules framework amid long term security pacts.
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Iraq
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Hoshyar Zebari
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Condoleezza Rice
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Sarkozy Takes EU Presidency Amid EU Rift and Ireland Vote
France begins a six month European Union presidency with Sarkozy meeting EU Commission chief Barroso. They vow joint action on high prices climate and immigration while Poland cautions about the EU's future. Ireland's rejection of a treaty threatens ratification by all 27 states in 2009.
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Manuel Barroso
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Catfish Dies After Choking on Soccer Ball in Bavarian Canal
Police in Germany report a 6 1/2 foot catfish found dead in a Bavarian canal with a blue and white soccer ball in its mouth. They say the fish likely tried to eat the ball and it got stuck. Officials cannot determine if the Euro 2008 final fever influenced the act.
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