Dozens killed in new Afghan fighting in Kandahar
In southern Afghanistan fierce fighting left at least 24 militants and five security forces dead with totals potentially higher. The U.S. said Taliban strength and influence have grown recently as clashes erupted in Uruzgan Kandahar and Helmand provinces amid air strikes by American and allied aircraft. Scores of civilians were not mentioned. reports focus on militant casualties and coalition responses.
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U.S. Soldier Killed in Iraq Attack Near Balad
A U.S. Army soldier died when his patrol was attacked with small arms fire and rocket propelled grenades during an anti roadside bomb operation south of Balad Iraq. The convoy was hit on Tuesday according to U.S. command.
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Indonesia bird flu case may be first three person chain
The WHO and CDC note a large Indonesian family cluster shows likely human to human transmission inside the group, with Dr Julie Gerberding calling it a cascade of transmission. Joned Ginting, the last survivor of a seven member family, is treated in Medan as health officials monitor the evolving cases.
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Tariq Aziz testifies in Saddam Hussein trial defense
Tariq Aziz, former Iraqi foreign minister, testifies in Saddam Hussein's trial defending the ex-president. Aziz, 70, appearing frail in pajamas and glasses, accuses Iraq's current government of responsibility for past bombings and assassination attempts while Saddam faces murder and torture charges linked to the 1982 Dujail crackdown.
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