Opposition wins Iran local elections challenge Ahmadinejad
Opponents of President Ahmadinejad secure a majority of local council seats nationwide, with moderate conservatives leading and reformists gaining ground. In Tehran, seven of 15 council seats went to moderates, four to reformists, three to Ahmadinejad allies, and one independent. The vote signals public discontent and pressure for economic focus at home, though no immediate policy shift is expected.
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Japan honors robots at government award ceremony
At the Robot Award 2006 in Tokyo, the My Spoon feeding robot won in the service category for aid to elderly and disabled, while Paro the robotic seal and a mammoth automated vacuum cleaner from Fuji Heavy Industries also received prizes. The event highlights Japan’s aging society and labor shortages, with ten robots honored from 152 entries.
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Indonesia overturns Bashir conspiracy conviction
Indonesia’s Supreme Court quashed Abu Bakar Bashir’s 2 1 2 year conspiracy conviction for the Bali bombings, citing witness testimony but not detailing reasons. Bashir, 69, released in June, had been linked to Jemaah Islamiyah. he denies wrongdoing and has since preached nationwide.
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North Korea nuclear talks deadlocked in Beijing
Japanese envoy Kenichiro Sasae said after the six nation talks in Beijing that North Korea's demand to lift U S financial restrictions blocks progress on disarmament. The United States and North Korea held separate discussions on sanctions but showed no breakthroughs.
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Errant rocket wounds 2 year old Gaza boy
A Palestinian rocket aimed at Israel veered off course and struck a home in northern Gaza wounding 2 year old Samir al Masri sleeping in his bedroom. His 4 year old sister and 3 year old brother were lightly wounded by shrapnel. No immediate claim of responsibility. Islamic Jihad fired at least six rockets at Israel on Wednesday.
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