U S backs down as Bali Roadmap clears climate talks
At Bali 186 nations pressed the United States over Kyoto style goals as Papua New Guinea urged leadership. U S objections to richer nations tech aid were dropped after a tense floor fight, sparking applause and paving two years of climate negotiations.
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Musharraf lifts six week state of emergency in Pakistan
President Pervez Musharraf announces the end of a six week emergency saying the crackdown slowed militancy and saved Pakistan from a conspiracy rather than solidifying his rule. He vows tighter press limits and says next month’s parliamentary elections will decide the government.
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Attacks on Iraqi police kill seven in Baghdad region
A wave of attacks on Iraqi police and U.S. backed patrols killed at least seven people across Baghdad and nearby Diyala. In Ninevah and Azamiyah, U.S. backed volunteers faced deadly strikes, with one American soldier among the casualties. A second blast wounded bystanders. Gunmen also wounded volunteers at a southern Baghdad checkpoint and killed one volunteer near Salahuddin. Sunnis join volunteer forces amid growing violence.
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