Bomb plot thwarted by police near Sao Paulo stock exchange
Police stopped an organized crime bid to bomb the Sao Paulo Stock Exchange using a car loaded with about 65 pounds of explosives found on a highway near Campinas. Authorities tied the plan to PCC and arrested Petrolinha Maria de Carvalho Felicio while wiretaps aided the investigation.
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EU chief executive grilled over euro remark
EU's top official faced questioning after calling the euro rules stupid in a French interview. He argued for stronger powers to enforce the stability pact more intelligently while praising its role in fostering a culture of stability. his economy commissioner defended the 3 percent deficit cap and urged self enforcement by euro members.
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Iraqi Kurdish zones wrestle with unity amid a colorful patchwork
In northern Iraq, Kurdish factions display a rainbow of flags as rival groups including Turkmen and Assyrians assert influence. Leaders say no bid for independence exists, seeking federation within Iraq, while Turkey warns against autonomy near Kirkuk and Mosul.
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