Militants strike at US base in Afghanistan and Algeria
The report describes militants attacking a small U.S. outpost in Afghanistan while another clash in Algeria leaves a crater in a road and a damaged police academy. In Iraq, Diyala raids heighten Sunni distrust as security forces arrest a university president and a provincial council member amid U.S. backed Sunni volunteers’ crackdown.
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Obama suffers under McCain attacks
A Los Angeles Times Bloomberg poll shows Obama’s public image eroding under daily attacks from John McCain. More respondents question Obama’s patriotism while McCain is seen as having the right experience. The poll notes racial tensions and fears about electing a black president, with 17 percent saying the country is not ready.
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Russia forces pull back as four U S Humvees seized in Poti
Russian troops withdrew from a Georgian port area after detaining Georgian military and police personnel who refused entry of armored vehicles into Poti’s port. The incident followed NATO calls for Russia to withdraw from Georgia and involved a small column moving from Gori toward South Ossetia.
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NATO punishes Russia for Georgia invasion
NATO suspended formal contacts with Russia after the Georgia invasion while backing U S pressure for stronger penalties. Russia disputed the emergency meeting outcome as troops withdrew from Georgia and ports were blocked in the Black Sea region.
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Beijing Olympic ceremony sparked praise and questions over training toll
Filmmaker Zhang Yimou defended the harsh prep for the August opening amid reports of injuries heatstroke and fatigue. About 2 200 chosen trainees endured 16 hours daily in a military camp rehearsing tai chi and moves under exhausting heat with some performers wearing adult diapers to stay on stage.
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Ruling split on judges in Pakistan coalition talks
In Islamabad the Pakistan People’s Party and Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz meet after Musharraf’s resignation. they remain divided on reinstating about 60 deposed judges led by Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry as a bomb kills at least 26 in the northwest. The coalition seeks the next steps after nearly nine years of military rule.
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