Mexico vote goes ahead after candidate slain
In Tamaulipas and across 12 states Mexico proceeds with elections despite the killing of gubernatorial hopeful Rodolfo Torre, as cartels fund a tenth of the economy and infiltrate police. Calderon’s government urges turnout amid fears of cartel influence and violence.
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Israel’s Lieberman says Palestinian state by 2012 unlikely
Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman dismissed any chance of a Palestinian state by 2012 at a news conference with Sergei Lavrov. His remarks, echoed amid Obama envoy George Mitchell’s visit, drew Palestinian condemnation and risked widening gaps with the Quartet as talks remain indirect. Ghassan Khatib warned Lieberman challenges to international efforts as the two year ceiling looms.
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Czechs oppose plans for Michael Jackson statue
Thousands of Czechs protest a proposed six foot bronze bust of Michael Jackson in Letna Park Prague set for August 29 to mark his birthday. City authorities approved the project drawing over 2000 Facebook objections citing no Czech connection. A Prague gallery proposes a Czech artist statue instead.
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