Americans Arrested in Kabul Jail Raid by Afghan Forces
Afghan security forces detained three Americans including a former Green Beret after raiding a Kabul jail they allegedly ran. The men posed as U.S. agents, were linked to a self-styled group fighting terrorism, and faced questions over ties to Afghan authorities amid a broader probe into prisoner abuse. The Interior Minister said the group lacked legal authority and used military uniforms. identities and motives remain disputed.
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Yukos Misses Tax Deadline in High Stakes Russian Crisis
Russia’s Yukos failed to pay 3.4 billion dollars in back taxes by the deadline, sparking fear for the oil giant and Putin’s reform image. Bailiffs seized control of shares in major Yukos units amid a fraught showdown, as Khodorkovsky and Lebedev face fraud and tax evasion charges.
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Austrian president sworn in after predecessor dies
Austria swore in Heinz Fischer as president in Parliament after the death of Thomas Klestil. The ceremony was somber with dark attire and a black ribbon on the flag as mourners gathered. Fischer, 65, becomes the first leftist head of state in 31 years, replacing the late Klestil who died of multiple organ failure. International figures planned to attend the state funeral.
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