Protests in Tibet as Soldiers Enforce Curfew in Lhasa
Soldiers and armored carriers swarmed Lhasa enforcing a curfew after Tibetan protests against Chinese rule. The unrest began on the 1959 uprising anniversary and prompted clashes with monks in another city. Officials claim few details, while Tibet’s exile government alleges dozens killed. Foreign tourists were advised to flee as blocks and checkpoints sealed the capital.
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Explosion rocks Pakistan restaurant in Islamabad
An explosion in the garden of the Luna Caprese restaurant in Islamabad killed a Turkish woman and wounded 11 others, including U S and British embassy staff. Police say a planted bomb caused a crater and chaos as victims were rushed to ambulances.
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Poly Clinic
Zahid Janjua
International Islamic University
Shahid Nadeem Baloch
Baloch
Shah
Kay Mayfield
British Foreign Office
British High Commission
U.N. Report Sees Iraqi Violence Drop Amid Surge
The United Nations says Baghdad saw fewer insurgent attacks after a surge of over 20,000 U.S. troops, but violence rose in Diyala and Mosul. Awakening Councils aided security while concerns linger about sustainability as U.S. forces reassess withdrawal. Thirteen American soldiers were killed in a week.
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de Mistura
Awakening Councils
al-Qaida
David Petraeus
Iran parliament vote shows strong conservative gains
Partial results from Iran's Friday parliamentary election show conservatives aligned with President Ahmadinejad winning the majority of already counted seats. Reformists claim some gains despite disqualifications, with turnout around 60 percent. Races head to runoffs in over 30 seats as debates over clergy power and western ties intensify.
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Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
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Ahmadinejad
Saeed Laylaz
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Chavez dares US to list Venezuela as terror sponsor
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez challenged the United States to place Venezuela on its list of terrorism sponsors. He ridiculed the move as a political tactic by Washington. U.S. lawmakers have urged the State Department to label Venezuela a state sponsor amid concerns about Chavez's ties to Colombian rebels.
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