Conservatives win Australia election shock victory
In Canberra Tony Abbott and the Liberal coalition defeated Labor ending six years of rule. The 55 year old former seminarian and Rhodes scholar rode voter anger over a carbon tax and infighting to power after Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard’s leadership turmoil.
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Ex Maldives president Nasheed heads to runoff
Former Maldivian president Mohamed Nasheed who won 45 percent in a four candidate first round faces a September 28 runoff against Yaamin Abdul Qayyoom as opponents may unite. Nasheed seeks a majority after ending ahead but short of 50 percent.
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U.S. faces mixed calls for Syria strike amid EU debate
Obama weighs national address as lawmakers and public show resistance to military action. Kerry touts EU backing while ministers urge delaying action pending UN inspectors report on the August Damascus chemical attack. France and Britain split on urgency and timing.
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Syria regime shelling near Damascus leaves dead
The Syria regime's shelling near Damascus killed 16 people on Saturday according to activists. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported 14 rebels among the dead in Mordakhiya south of Damascus, with a child and a civilian also killed. Heavy fighting continued around Maaloula northeast of Damascus as rebels, aided by al-Qaida linked fighters and the Free Syrian Army, clashed with government forces.
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Vatican Hosts 100000 at Syria Peace Vigil in Rome
Tens of thousands gathered in St. Peter's Square for a four hour peace vigil called by Pope Francis. He urged a global cry for peace and condemned war and domination in response to the Syria crisis. In Damascus, Christians held services opposing outside intervention.
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European ministers back strong response to chemical attack
European foreign ministers urged a clear and strong response to the August chemical weapon attack while urging the United States to wait for UN inspectors findings. Kerry pressed for action and warned against silent spectators to slaughter as Obama seeks congressional approval. Bashar Assad rejected negotiating while believing himself invincible, and Ashton called the Aug. 21 attack a war crime and crime against humanity.
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Egypt launches major assault in Sinai against militants
Egyptian helicopter gunships and tanks hit suspected militant hideouts in the northern Sinai in what locals call the region’s largest operation in years. Nine militants and two soldiers died as security forces hunt hundreds tied to al Qaida inspired groups seeking an Islamic Caliphate in Sinai near Israel and the Gaza Strip. Residents reported convoys entering Rafah and Sheikh Zuweyid as communications were jammed and houses searched for fighters.
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