Bombings Kill 19 in Basra as U.S. Troop Pullout Looms
A triple bombing at a Basra open-air market kills 19 and injures many as Iraq reduces U S forces ahead of year end deadline. Authorities say the third blast after police arrival caused most deaths. In Libya, transitional leaders vow to uphold the revolution and swear to a democratic path.
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Guadalajaras grim drug violence shocks city landmark
In Guadalajara 26 men were found shot execution style near the Milenniums Arches as Mexico faces cartel violence. Authorities warn the Zetas may target the city while it hosts national security concerns and rugged terrain complicates ongoing investigations.
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Egypt military rulers face Cairo protests and election pledge
Demonstrators camp in Tahrir Square as Egypt's ruling generals reject calls to quit and vow timely parliamentary elections. They defend their rule while facing continuing unrest and insist a civilian council will lead after a new prime minister is chosen.
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Egyptian-born writer alleges police assault in Cairo clashes
Mona Eltahawy, a U.S.-based Egyptian writer and activist, says police beat and sexually assaulted her during detention near Tahrir Square while clashes raged at the Interior Ministry. She arrived in Cairo, described the abuse, and linked it to broader brutality in post-Mubarak Egypt.
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Yemen protesters reject U S backed Saleh transition deal
In Sanaa protesters reject a Saudi backed plan that would hand power to Saleh's vice president within 30 days. The accord keeps most regime structures intact and grants immunity, provoking large demonstrations and ongoing unrest amid regional upheaval.
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Arab League pressures Syria to accept observer or face sanctions
An Arab League committee gave Syria 24 hours to allow an observer mission or face sanctions including halted trade and frozen assets. Up to 15 people were reported killed as the crackdown on protests continued, with the U.N. citing at least 3,500 dead since mid March. The Cairo based league also warned of stopping flights and cutting dealings with Syria’s central bank.
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Bahrain brushes Iran link in crackdown report
A 500 page Bahrain review hints at Iranian involvement in the Shiite uprising while independent investigators say no evidence supports Tehran’s role. The brief Iran reference echoes wider Gulf narratives used to justify harsh security actions and regional intervention.
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