Killings of Five Afghan Children Spark Unrest
Five children were killed in two separate incidents in Afghanistan. NATO said three children died in an artillery strike in Gayan district, Paktika while insurgents attacked a patrol. a house was hit and seven civilians were injured. In a second raid near Kabul a man and his two children were killed. the wife was wounded. Angry crowds gathered, and NATO warned of a Taliban attempt to claim civilian deaths.
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Iraq hands over Anbar to Iraqi security forces
The United States transfers security responsibility in Anbar province to Iraqi forces marking a major shift after Sunnis turned against al Qaeda in Iraq. Critics say the Shiite-led government must better embrace allies to sustain peace while 25,000 U.S. troops stay to train and assist locally. The ceremony in Ramadi honored a turning point after years of fierce battles with insurgents.
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Miracle-Ear aids help children through foundation drive
Odessa article highlights Miracle-Ear Foundation offering free hearing aids and follow-up care to children 16 and younger who meet income and eligibility rules. Adrian Padilla and Scroggins of Odessa noted. Foundation also operates in Midland at Sears Midland Park Mall. Contact Odessa center at 2508 N Grandview or call 432-368-7777. Midland number 432-520-5566.
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EU weighs delaying Russia talks over Georgia troop pullback
EU leaders warned Moscow that talks on a broad partnership and cooperation pact could be postponed if Russian forces do not withdraw from positions in Georgia. Britain and eastern Europe pressed for tougher lines while Europe weighs alternatives to Russian oil and gas. Merkel defended maintaining contact with Russia as Sarkozy planned Moscow talks on September 8.
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