Gandhi succession reshapes Indian leadership dynamic
Sonia Gandhi will guide the government as Rahul Gandhi’s appointment defines a new balance of power. The prime minister will lead the cabinet while Gandhi as party leader remains the sole political force behind decisions, with Kapoor Sibal noting she will be a guiding influence.
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Cuba to raise prices at dollar stores in 10 to 30 percent hike
Havana officials told dollar only stores to lift prices 10 to 30 percent in a document dated May 17, as the government reopened some shops after last week’s closures over new U.S. measures. Staples such as baby food, soup, cereal, pasta, meat, oil and dairy rise 10 percent. dried fruit olives and condiments plus film and office supplies rise 15 percent. Gasoline prices also slated to increase.
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Bombers Target McDonalds in Turkey and Italy
In Istanbul a small hazardous device damaged cars in a parking lot and was defused. in Rome explosives in suitcases with a Red Brigades banner were found but caused no injuries. Police noted no claim of responsibility and described the devices as made from hazardous powder and petrol.
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Four militants, security agent hurt in Saudi clash near Riyadh
Saudi security forces clashed with five wanted militants at a suspected hideout north of Riyadh. Four militants were fatally wounded and a security agent died. Two other officers were injured. ammunition and weapons were found at the scene near Buraida, a fundamentalist stronghold. It was unclear if the militants were on the government’s 26 most-wanted list. The kingdom has been cracking down on terrorists since 2003 incidents in Riyadh.
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