Van bomb defused near Northern Ireland border
British army experts defused a large homemade van bomb on a border road near Newry. Police and soldiers searched the area for over a day amid fears of an IRA ambush as the device, with a detonator and timer, could have killed many within 50 yards. Dissidents did not issue a warning before the blast.
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Pirates surge in German politics shaping a new era
The Pirates party, born from hackers seeking online freedom, has grown into a major force in Germany. With about 25,000 members, the movement now holds seats in two state parliaments and eyes two more amid rising protest votes. Political scientist Alexander Hensel notes the appeal stems from dissatisfaction with established parties rather than anti democracy.
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Tear gas at Malaysia rally over fair elections in Kuala Lumpur
Police used tear gas and chemical water as thousands gathered in Kuala Lumpur in one of Malaysia's largest street protests in years. About 25,000 to 100,000 demonstrators pressed for electoral reform while police reported 222 arrests and injuries to 3 protesters and 20 officers.
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