World stock slide as U.S. stimulus plan spooks investors
Global markets fell after Wall Street losses and doubts about a U.S. 145 billion dollar stimulus package. Europe Asia and the Americas saw steep declines led by Britain's FTSE 100 down 5.5 percent and Germany's DAX 30 down 7.2 percent. Several Asian indices logged sharp drops with Hong Kong and Tokyo sliding amid concern over recession risks.
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Death by own action bomber kills 18 at Iraqi funeral
A bomber targeting a senior security official blew up inside a funeral tent in Hajaj, killing 18 people including relatives of Antar Mohammed Abed. The target, deputy Salahuddin governor Ahmed Abdullah, escaped unharmed. Police noted al Qaida hallmarks as witnesses described chaotic scenes and nearby seating norms. The blast followed two other suicide attacks in Sunni areas, underscoring continued violence and a fragile security landscape in Iraq.
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Kenyan police divisions widen over harsh crackdown
Nairobi officers report rifts as orders to confront protests intensify. Descriptions include slum arsons by commanders, claims of shoot to kill tactics, and fears of ethnic fault lines within the force amid Kenya's post election unrest. Rights groups note hundreds killed in clashes between Kibaki supporters and Odinga allies, police and residents.
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Israel eases Gaza blockade for one day amid aid warning
Israel will allow a one day shipment of diesel fuel and medicine into Gaza while warning aid could halt by weekend. Hamas protests at the border as Egypt and Israel face pressure to open crossings, and Mahmoud Abbas offers to take control of Gaza crossings to ease the siege.
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