Fires threaten Ancient Olympia as Greece endures three days of wildfires
Wildfires roar across southern Greece for a third day with at least 57 dead, driving evacuations by land and sea. Firefronts approach Ancient Olympia near the ancient site as winds push flames through villages. authorities report some structures burned while the stadium and monuments remain safe. Police block roads and firefighting planes assist as residents flee during the night and church bells ring in nearby Kolyri.
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Iraqi Prime Minister lashes out as U.S. pressure mounts
In Baghdad, Nouri al Maliki criticized American critics including Hillary Clinton and Carl Levin urging his ouster and denounced U.S. raids in Shula and Sadr City as grave mistakes. The remarks come as U.S.-Iraq tensions rise ahead of Washington talks on the future of the mission.
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Castro signs new essay amid health rumors and silence
Fidel Castro, aged 81, published a lengthy essay praising a Cuban political figure without addressing his health. He has not appeared publicly for over a year, fueling exile rumors of his death, while officials offer little on his condition.
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Supreme Court narrows Musharraf options in Pakistan
The Pakistan Supreme Court ruling allowing Nawaz Sharif to return from exile tightens President Pervez Musharraf's leverage ahead of elections. Talks with other ex premiers on a pact to keep him in office face difficulty while U.S. pressure grows over militant safe havens near the Afghan border. The Dawn notes Musharraf remains weakened as democracy moves pressingly forward.
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