Joint Kyrgyz patrols amid protests over elections
Police and opposition supporters in a southern Kyrgyz city formed joint patrols as President Askar Akayev refused to declare a state of emergency amid protests claiming fraud in parliamentary elections. Demonstrators stormed government buildings, raising tensions in a region hosting US and Russian bases.
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Baghdad shopkeepers strike back kill 3 insurgents
In Baghdad's Doura district civilians with guns killed three hooded attackers who opened fire on shoppers on Tuesday. Three bystanders were wounded as gunmen in three cars sprayed the street. Police reported a policeman killed earlier in the day during attacks in the same quarter. The incident occurred amid a seven member U.S. congressional delegation visit and comments from Ibrahim al Jaafari on security and U.S. troop withdrawal.
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