Mediators Seek Peace as Ivory Coast Crisis Grows
In Abidjan and Bouake clashes loom as both candidates claim the presidency. Thabo Mbeki arrived to mediate for the African Union while villagers block roads and march to pressure Gbagbo to step down, amid international backing for Ouattara as winner.
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Trial to begin in boy's death at firing range
Eight year old Christopher Bizili died after firing an Uzi at a pumpkin at a gun fair. Prosecutors charge the gun club two weapon suppliers and the police chief owner of the sponsor company. The case dates to October 26, 2008.
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Democrats and Republicans eye tax and benefits deal
Washington lawmakers from both parties signaled support for a two year extension of current tax rates and unemployment benefits amid the recession. Negotiations center on funding extensions with budget cuts while some Democrats resist continued high income tax rates. The White House pushes for careful, offset funded relief as unemployment climbs to 9.8 percent.
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Foreign fighters seen entering Iraq amid attacks surge
Intelligence officials report a rise in foreign insurgents slipping back into Iraq with estimates of 250 entering in October. U S officials acknowledge increased activity since August as Iraq reports a surge in al Qaida funding linked to fears over Iran’s Shiite government. Maj Gen Qassim al Moussawi says six top foreign fighters remain at large, tied to the October 31 church siege that killed 68 and two summertime assaults on Baghdad’s army HQ that left 73 dead.
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Iran says it has mined its own uranium ore
Iran announces it produced its first batch of locally mined uranium ore for enrichment as talks with six world powers approach. Western officials say Iran lacks ore to sustain large scale enrichment and question its peaceful energy intentions.
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