Border shootout prompts Mexican security chase of U S agents
Mexican security forces with rifles forced U S investigators to withdraw after the shooting of a 15 year old Mexican on the Rio Grande border. FBI spokeswomen Andrea Simmons said agents returned later to resume the probe as Mexican troops observed from across the river.
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Netherlands election left right tie sparks coalition talks
Dutch exit polls show VVD and Labor both at 31 seats in a 150 seat parliament while Wilders Freedom Party earns 22. Christian Democrats fall to 21 seats as Balkenende steps down. Coalition majority would be hard to form amid immigration and spending disputes.
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Jan Peter Balkenende
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Iran Faces New UN Sanctions Over Nuclear Program
The United States and allies win UN Security Council approval of a fourth sanctions round targeting Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, ballistic missiles, and nuclear related investments. Oil exports are spared. Iran vows to defend its rights while warning of a stronger response if pressure continues.
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Nawaf Salam
BP response plans flawed per AP analysis on Gulf spill plans
An Associated Press review finds BP's Gulf spill response plans contain errors and omissions. The 582 page regional plan and 52 page Deepwater Horizon plan misstate wildlife resources, rely on outdated contacts, and assume favorable conditions. Louisiana Governor Jindal criticizes BP for lacking preparedness.
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Afghan ex spy chief warns Karzai talks with Taliban dangerous
Amrullah Saleh, Afghanistan's ousted intelligence chief, tells AP that Karzai's peace push with the Taliban is a dangerous strategy as the insurgents respond with violence. He warns against releasing militants without NDS screening. A wedding bombing in Kandahar killed 39 and wounded 70 as NATO helicopter downing killed four U.S. servicemen.
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