Lebanese fighters killed amid Syria border clash near Tal Kalakh
Nearly 20 Lebanese gunmen fighting with rebels in Syria were killed as they attempted to enter Tal Kalakh near the Lebanese border. Lebanese officials cited 20 dead, while Syria’s SANA agency reported 17, amid rising regional tensions over the civil war. The gunmen were Sunni Muslims. Assad’s Alawite-led regime dominates Syria’s elite troops.
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Putin hides possible back injury fueling travel cancelations
Moscow reports indicate Japanese PM Yoshihiko Noda canceled a mid December Russia trip over concerns about Vladimir Putin’s health. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov denied fixed dates and said rumors of a back problem were exaggerated while Putin continues to work.
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Cairo protests boil over draft constitution in Tahrir Square
In Cairo, protesters filled Tahrir Square for a second mass rally this week opposing a draft constitution backed by President Mohammed Morsi allies. Opponents plan intensified street action and civil disobedience to block a referendum, while top judges threaten to skip monitoring it. Islamists rally in support, saying the draft aims to stabilize the country and cement Morsi’s presidency.
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Israel okays 3000 West Bank homes in expansion drive
Israel approved plans to build 3000 new apartments in the West Bank and East Jerusalem with future work in key settlements like Maaleh Adumim. The move followed U N recognition of a Palestinian state and drew criticism from the United States and Palestinian leadership over jeopardizing a two state solution. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and cabinet ministers authorized the plan amid warnings it could stall negotiations and deepen tensions in the region.
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Congo rebels delay exit from Goma again
Rebels believed backed by Rwanda again postponed their withdrawal from Goma defying an international ultimatum for a second time. An M23 spokesman cited logistical reasons and pledged to leave by Sunday. Later, fighters tried to force entry to the international airport to seize arms stored there.
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