Pope Benedict's Islam remarks spark Middle East backlash
Religious leaders across the region condemn the pope for quoting a medieval dialogue on jihad, accusing him of reviving Crusades. Turkey's ruling party and opposition call for apologies, while Pakistan Iran and Britain express concern as Vatican backs dialogue and a new foreign minister appointee.
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China denies US accusation of arming Iran and North Korea
Beijing denounced top US claims as groundless, while Pentagon official Peter Rodman urged reassessment of ties with Iran and North Korea. Beijing opposes transfers of weapons tech and materials, with no new details provided. In Yemen, four bombers and a guard were killed in foiled attacks on oil facilities ahead of elections as al Qaeda threats loom.
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Japan's top court denies Asahara appeal onexecutions
Japan's Supreme Court rejected Shoko Asahara's appeal, upholding a 2004 death sentence for masterminding the Aum Shinrikyo attacks that killed 27, including 12 in Tokyo's subway sarin attack. The ruling confirmed competency to stand trial. execution could be blocked by retrial or emergency appeal.
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Mass killings and killings spike in Baghdad violence
Police found 30 bodies bearing signs of torture in Baghdad amid a surge of sectarian killings. A U.S. Marine was killed in Anbar and another soldier died near Baghdad from a roadside bomb. A gunman in central Baghdad killed an Iraqi civilian and wounded five. Violence and disappearances rise as security operations expand.
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