Funeral attack in Baghdad kills 33 during Shiite procession
A car bomber struck a Shiite funeral in Zafaraniyah Baghdad wounding 33 and setting nearby area ablaze. No claim of responsibility yet, but al Qaida in Iraq suspected as tensions rise after U.S. troop withdrawal.
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France pushes 2013 handover of combat duties to Afghan army
French President Nicolas Sarkozy announces a faster timetable to transfer all NATO combat missions to Afghan forces in 2013, a move aligning with Hamid Karzai in Paris and signaling a break from the 2014 pullout plan. He aims to restart Afghan training missions while pressuring NATO allies amid fatigue over the decade-long intervention.
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Egypts Clash Over Military Rule Divides Cairo Protesters
Tens of thousands in Cairo's Tahrir Square clash as Muslim Brotherhood supporters and secular revolutionaries dispute the post Mubarak path. The duel centers on the military's role, with revolutionaries demanding immediate rule change and Brotherhood leaders seeking a gradual transition amid staged celebrations.
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Twitter faces global fury over country specific tweet censorship plan
New York Twitter proposes allowing removal of tweets to comply with local laws while keeping copies visible elsewhere. Critics call for a boycott amid fears of selling out free speech, with activists like Mahmoud Salem and Ai Weiwei weighing in. Twitter defends policy as transparent and aimed at preserving content when possible.
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Costa Concordia passengers offered 14460 for baggage trauma
Costa Crociere SpA proposed uninjured passengers a 14460 lump sum and full reimbursement of cruise and travel costs after the Concordia ran aground off Tuscany. About 3206 passengers from 61 countries refused some terms while families cope with medical care and trauma.
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