Taliban to free 19 South Korean held in Afghanistan
In Ghazni Taliban agree to release 19 South Korean church volunteers held since July after Seoul pledges to end missionary work and withdraw troops by year end. Deal reached in direct talks with Red Cross mediation. timing of releases not specified. Analysts view the pact as boosting Taliban political standing while Seoul confirms its troop withdrawal.
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Iran leader cautions of Iraq power vacuum
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad warned of an imminent power vacuum in Iraq and said Iran stands ready to help fill the gap with neighbors and regional allies including Saudi Arabia. He criticized U S interference and defended Iraqi Prime Minister al Maliki against critics while voicing Tehran’s desire for a larger regional role.
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Greece declares fires a national catastrophe amid raging wildfires
Foreign firefighters and aircraft joined Greek crews as wildfires scorched nearly 500000 acres and killed 64 over five days. President called the situation a national catastrophe while critics blamed the government and past policy shifts for slow response. Budget relief tops $410 million with higher costs expected. Southern Greece near Olympia bears the worst damage amid limited optimism from officials.
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Turkish foreign minister wins presidency
Abdullah Gul, a devout Muslim with a background in political Islam, won the Turkish presidency with 339 parliamentary votes. He pledged impartiality and loyalty to secularism, while secular military commanders stayed away in protest. Gul’s victory followed a military warning about threats to secularism and prior fears he would dilute secular traditions.
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