Kidnapping of 10 Iraqi tribal leaders alarms Baghdad
Gunmen abducted ten Sunni and Shiite sheiks in broad daylight in Baghdad as they returned from talks with government tribal affairs officials on coordinating against al Qaida. One Sunni sheik was later found shot dead. Authorities reported ongoing violence in Kirkuk and a new regional commander pledged al Qaida on the run.
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Exit polls show Cristina Kirchner likely elected president
Exit polls reported by five networks and a private radio station indicate Argentina's first lady Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner won outright in the first round with about 42 to 46 percent, edging rivals by large margins and avoiding a runoff. Official results awaited amid fraud accusations and late voting extensions.
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Israel cuts Gaza fuel shipments amid crossborder tensions
Israel told Dor Alon to reduce fuel deliveries to Gaza and closed the Sufa crossing as it tightens pressure on Hamas after months of rocket fire. The move narrows Gaza’s access to cargo while a smaller crossing remains open.
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