Afghan warlord weapons cache blast kills 28 in Baghlan village
An arms cache buried beneath a warlord’s home exploded in Bashgah village Baghlan province killing 28 and injuring at least 70. The blast damaged the village mosque and six houses with unknown trigger.
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Greenpeace founder dies and environmental advocate passes
Greenpeace founder dies after decades raising public attention to hunting of whales and seals and toxic waste dumping into oceans. He led campaigns that highlighted ocean protection and pollution, shaping later environmental movements and policy action worldwide.
Iraqi leaders scramble as defense minister post lingers
Iraqi prime minister designate Ibrahim al Jaafari races to appoint a Sunni defense minister before the government is sworn in. Amid deadly attacks, disputes persist over the portfolio, with Sunni candidates vying as Shiite-led coalition hovers over the last undecided seats.
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Annan Calls For NPT Cuts By U S And Russia
U N Secretary General Kofi Annan urged Iran and other nonweapons states to resist nuclear temptations while pressing the United States and Russia to deepen arsenals reductions. The appeal opened a monthlong conference on the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty with delegations from almost 190 governments amid rising fears. North Korea has quit the treaty and halted six party talks, while Iran signals renewed enrichment activity, challenging Washington.
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In Gaza City a Palestinian bulldozer razed the seawall homes of three senior officers for illegal land use as part of a government drive against corruption. The move comes amid Abbas reforms aimed at restructuring security services long criticized for abuse of power.
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