Abbas warns of iron fist to keep peace in Gaza
Mahmoud Abbas threatened to use an iron fist against any cease-fire violators as he urged calm during Israel's Gaza withdrawal. He urged patience with the withdrawal and warned militants who undermine the truce that violence will be met with force, while Hamas and Islamic Jihad largely honor the cease-fire.
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Train driver blamed for deadly Amagasaki derailment
Tokyo reports say the 23 year old driver Ryujiro Takami faced punishment for time delays, fears of punishment allegedly influenced his decisions as the West Japan Railway Co train overspeeded and derailed in Amagasaki killing 106. Union leaders cited harsh dayshift education practices and pressure to recover lost time. Authorities are reviewing the black box data and investigating negligence claims.
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Lebanon purges pro-Syrian officials and appoints new security chiefs
Lebanon's government ousted Prosecutor-General Adnan Addoum and security chief Edward Mansour, replacing them with Saeed Mirza and delaying a successor. Military intelligence chief Raymond Agay left. George Khoury named acting head. Police Commander Ali Haji stepped aside. Ashraf Rifi named his replacement as cabinet advances Hariri investigation logistics.
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Riots in Togo Erupt Over Election Outcome
In Lome on Thursday security forces used clubs and batons to quell two days of rioting by opposition supporters angry at the election of the late dictator’s son. At least 22 people died nationwide as thousands fled across borders, deepening West Africa’s instability per U N officials.
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