Iraq council to form as path to free elections outlined
The 25 to 30 member governing council will guide Iraq toward a constitutional referendum and first free elections in decades. Shiites likely lead, Sunnis and Kurds to be represented, with a 60 20 20 balance cited by a senior Western diplomat.
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Wildfire expands into Willow Canyon threatening homes and observatory
A windblown wildfire in the Santa Catalina Mountains has destroyed over 300 mountaintop homes and burned five cabins in Willow Canyon while threatening 60 more. The 22 week old blaze has blackened 68000 acres and prompted backfires to protect the University of Arizona observatory and TV tower/FAA facilities. Firefighters expect the threat to Willow Canyon to persist from multiple directions over the next day or two.
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Gas explosion at wedding LPG station injures hundreds in Ankara
Explosions at a liquefied petroleum gas station during a wedding reception in a low income district injured nearly 200 people. Firefighters controlled the blaze as flames spread to three nearby homes. Health officials reported about 180 treated, 40 hospitalized, with 11 in serious condition. Witnesses described a bright fireball lighting the sky.
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Deck collapse injures at least 12 during Fourth of July party
A deck collapsed at a home in Guley Bridge West Virginia during a fireworks display injuring at least 12 people. As many as 25 people stood on the deck when it fell 10 to 20 feet onto a hillside. EMS chief Shane Wheeler said responders worked to help injured partygoers.
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Palestinian police siege tests cease fire in Gaza
A Palestinian militant opened fire on police detaining him over a mortar attack suspected against a Jewish settlement. Three wounded in Gaza as authorities vow to crack down, amid sensitivities over enforcing the week-old cease-fire.
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