Iraqis march to demand better public services
Hundreds of Iraqis rallied across major cities demanding open elections and improved services as oil revenue shortfalls squeeze infrastructure a priority amid the planned 2010 US troop withdrawal. Activists urged immediate action from government and aid groups while officials warned budget cuts could hinder defense readiness and training.
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Najaf Bans Alcohol Ahead of Iraqi Elections
Najaf province prohibits sale and use of alcohol in Iraq s holiest Shiite city amid election bar lobbying. The move targets liquor outlets run largely by Christians, raising fears among minority communities and secular Muslims about rising religious extremism ahead of parliamentary polls.
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Afghan official says foreigners fortify Taliban insurgency
Afghanistan defense minister Gen. Abdul Rahim Wardak told MPs that about 4,000 foreign fighters from Chechnya, North Africa and Pakistan have joined the Taliban. He urged more international troops as U.S. debates troop levels amid rising violence and questions over the presidential election. Interior Minister Hanif Atmar echoed a strategy focused on protecting civilians rather than killing insurgents. The Afghan vote audit and fraud probe continue, with final results due next week.
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Protesters warn Gazprom tower would ruin St Petersburg skyline
About 3,000 demonstrators gathered in St Petersburg to oppose Gazprom's 77 story Okhta Center. They urged President Medvedev to ban the project, warning it would spoil the historic skyline and threaten UNESCO world heritage status. Activists called for firing city governor Matviyenko and for protection of the city’s cultural sites.
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