Cheney shrugs off critics of Putin during Astana visit
Vice President Dick Cheney dismissed Russian backlash to his critique of Vladimir Putin saying he merely described their move away from strong democracies in Eastern Europe. He noted he has not studied the reaction and expects a NATO style meeting in Russia this summer. Nazarbayev praised Kazakhstan's nuclear disarmament as a model for Iran while Cheney cited Kazakhstan as a security partner in the war on terror and energy trade.
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Darfur peace accord signed after extended talks
In Abuja, Nigeria, the government and Darfur's largest rebel faction signed a peace accord following two years of talks. The deal, backed by AU, US, UK, EU, and Arab League, calls for a cease-fire and disarmament of militias. A robust UN peacekeeping force may be key to implementing pledges and rebuilding.
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Roadside Bomb Kills 3 U S Soldiers Near Baghdad
Three American soldiers died when a roadside bomb struck a convoy in Babil province near Mahiaweel south of Baghdad. Iraqi police reported the attack followed by curfews in Samarra as U S and Iraqi forces seek insurgents amid Baghdad’s political high diplomacy and cabinet formation.
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