Israel Hezbollah clash deepens as border town hit and airstrike kills family
Israel and Hezbollah exchange heavy fire near the Lebanon border as troops pull back from a border town. An airstrike killed a woman and her five children in Nabatieh area, while Nasrallah vowed resilience. Rice pressed for a ceasefire deal with international troops and disarmament talks.
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Congo votes for historic democratic leadership in peace bid
In Kinshasa millions of Congolese begin the first multiparty elections since 1960, choosing a president and parliament amid war fatigue, with security aid from the UN and EU. Ballots reach 49,700 polling stations as turnout tests the nation’s path from conflict to peace and development.
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U S to deploy 3700 troops to Baghdad amid sectarian violence
The United States announces 3700 troops, led by the 172nd Stryker Brigade, will move to Baghdad to police the capital’s sectarian clashes. Gen George W Casey Jr says the move provides a decisive capability to affect security as Bush approves the surge. Units from Mosul are expected to redeploy soon.
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