Iraqi governor assassinated sparks Shiite clashes in south
A roadside bomb killed a southern Iraq governor, the second provincial chief killed in nine days, signaling intensified Shiite militias struggle for oil regions. Police blame the Mahdi Army, while factions split from Muqtada al-Sadr. The violence sits beside rapid political diplomacy ahead of Bush policy briefing.
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IED toll rises for U S in Iraq amid sectarian splits
The piece notes that improvised explosive devices have killed at least 1,508 of the 3,705 U S troops in Iraq since 2003, with IED deaths rising to about two thirds in recent months. It discusses the Feb 14 offensive and the fragile Iraqi government under Nouri al Maliki, facing defections, boycotts, and a shifting Shiite Kurdish coalition. It also mentions al Sadr’s critique and calls for neighbor support to stabilize Iraq.
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Dean strengthens into Cat 5 as Dean slams Mexico Belize
Hurricane Dean intensified to a Category 5 as it neared the Yucatan, forcing Pemex to evacuate over 14,000 offshore workers and prompting mass tourist evacuations from Cancun to Belize. Officials warned of a 12 to 18 foot storm surge and potential landfall near Chetumal, with Belize evacuating thousands and hospitals closed in Belize City.
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Fireball Engulfs China Airlines Jet in Okinawa Crash
A China Airlines Boeing 737 800 with 165 aboard exploded in a fireball at Okinawa Narita airport after landing from Taipei. All 165 passengers and crew escaped using chutes or exits with no serious injuries reported. Officials cite a fuel leak as a possible cause and Taiwan grounded its 737 800 fleet pending investigation.
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