US accuses Russia of bugging call amid Ukraine tensions
After the release of a YouTube audio, Washington and Moscow faced renewed mistrust as officials and a Russian deputy prime minister's aide highlighted the recording. The clip features Victoria Nuland and Geoffrey Pyatt discussing Ukraine's crisis and opposition figures, prompting calls that Russia acted to publicize the video. The incident comes as Russia hosts the Winter Olympics under tight security.
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Rights Group Alleges Thousands of Iraqi Women Detained Illegally
Human Rights Watch accuses Iraq of detaining thousands of women without charges amid security sweeps, with detainees reporting torture and sexual abuse. The report criticizes weak judiciary, corruption, and impunity as officials deny abuses and delay trials.
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Ford launches YouTube series Ford Nation debuting Feb 10
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford and his councillor brother launch a YouTube channel titled Ford Nation set to debut February 10. He asks viewers to judge him on his record, not his private life, as he continues his re election bid despite crack cocaine admission and erratic conduct. A Sun News Network Ford Nation TV show was canceled after one episode last year.
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Afghan presidential candidates clash in first televised debate
In Kabul five candidates Abdullah Abdullah Zalmar Rassoul Ashraf Ghani Abdul Rahim Wardak and Qayyum Karzai debated issues from the Taliban to post 2014 foreign troops hours before a crucial April vote. The session focused on a U S Afghanistan security deal and foreign support for Afghan forces.
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Peace talks begin between Pakistan government and Taliban
The Pakistani government and Taliban representatives opened peace negotiations in Islamabad after a delay. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif aims to end terrorism, with Irfan Sadiqui leading the government team and Maulana Samiul Haq heading the Taliban side amid mounting attacks.
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