Hamas victory reshapes Palestinian politics and peacemaking
Hamas win in Palestinian parliament alters power balance with Fatah and Abbas leading the Authority. Some Hamas leaders signal willingness to extend the ceasefire while risks grow that Israel will pursue unilateral borders and barrier expansion. International observers question prospects for a renewed peace process with Hamas in government.
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North Canadian leader pledges Arctic force to back sovereignty
Canada’s Conservative leader Stephen Harper told reporters on Thursday he would bolster Arctic sovereignty by deploying three military icebreakers in the Northwest Passage and building a $1.7 billion deep water port with listening posts. He rebutted US criticism from ambassador David Wilkins that the region lies in neutral waters. Harper said Ottawa would defend Canada’s sovereignty, seeking a stronger military presence in the Arctic North.
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Security costs derail Iraq water and power projects
A government audit finds that nearly one third of 18.4 billion in Iraq relief funds had to be redirected to security needs by Sept last year, derailing water and sewer and electrical projects across the country. Police training and border enforcement surged, while private sector development grew. despite plans, only 49 of 428 water projects and 300 of 428 electrical projects are expected to be completed.
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Brutal hazing in Russian army leaves soldier with amputations
One year old Pvt Andrei Sychev lost both legs and his genitals after brutal beatings at the Chelyabinsk Tank Academy amid a wider hazing crisis. Prosecutors say eight servicemen were detained. rights groups call for an end to conscription as violence in the armed forces continues.
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