Arroyo wins Philippine presidency after delayed vote count
Manila confirms Gloria Macapagal Arroyo will begin a new term as Congress declares her victory by about one million votes amid opposition claims of manipulation. Security forces warn of possible unrest as the proclamation nears, while protests and legal challenges loom into the Supreme Court election tribunal.
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Insurgents strike on Baghdad airport road injure soldiers
Insurgents detonated a roadside device on the road to Baghdad airport wounding 11 Iraqi soldiers as American troops provided aid and treatment. In Samarra US forces used helicopter gunships after mortars hit a residential area, with at least four insurgents reported fatally hurt. In Baquba mortar shells struck a home, damaging the area. An American Marine was fatally hurt in Anbar. Oil pipeline repairs continued in southern Iraq as authorities projected uncertain export resumes. Interim Prime Minister Allawi called for international aid and signaled possible emergency law measures to restore order.
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Iraq's premier plans security forces rework and emergency law
Iraq's interim prime minister Tyad Allawi announced a restructuring of security forces with all resources directed to fighting terrorism. He urged international support for equipment and praised strikes against terrorists while signaling possible emergency law in unspecified areas. He outlined a new national security committee and a vision to improve security posture before sovereignty handover.
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India and Pakistan to create nuclear hot line
India and Pakistan agreed to establish a dedicated secure hot line between foreign secretaries to prevent misunderstandings and reduce risks on nuclear issues. Upgrading an existing military hot line will accompany the new channel as talks push toward broader reconciliation and a potential summit between Gen Musharraf and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
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War tribunal may allow Saddam Hussein execution
Iraq may execute former leader Saddam Hussein after the war crimes tribunal gains sovereignty on June 30. Salem Chalabi said lifting Bremer's death penalty suspension could permit the death penalty for murder or rape, as the new government assumes authority.
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Abu Ghraib abuse case continues with pretrial hearing
A pretrial session in Baghdad’s Green Zone will hear motions from three defendants Spc Charles A Graner Jr and Staff Sgt Ivan L Frederick II and Sgt Davis. They face charges in the Abu Ghraib detainee abuse scandal tied to the 372nd Military Police Company from Cresaptown Maryland.
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Commission: Al Qaida tied to Iran and Pakistan
Washington chairman of the Sept 11 commission said al Qaida had far more contacts with Iran and Pakistan than with Iraq. He noted the staff interim report found no serious collaboration with Saddam's government, while critics argued the administration overstated links. Senate Democrat Carl Levin echoed skepticism.
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D-Mich
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