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Democrats edge closer to Iraq showdown
A defiant, Democratic-controlled Senate approved legislation Thursday calling for the withdrawal of US combat troops from Iraq within a year, propelling Congress closer to an epic, wartime veto
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Iraq is under occupation, reiterates Saudi FM
Saudi Arabia's foreign minister said on Thursday that King Abdullah was stating a fact when he described Iraq as being under occupation, a criticism, which has prompted Washington to seek clarification
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ME peace possible in 5-yr
Says Israeli PM
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said in interviews published yesterday that the Jewish state could clinch global peace with its enemies within five years, after Arab leaders revived a peace plan.
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Fresh violence in Lanka kills 13
Sri Lankan warplanes bombed suspected Tamil Tiger positions yesterday after the rebels blew up five soldiers and allegedly killed eight civilians in shelling, officials said.
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Japan deploys new missile defence
Japan began deploying its first advanced Patriot missile defence system yesterday near Tokyo, part of an effort to accelerate missile defence capabilities following North Korea's missile and nuclear tests
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Thousands protest against Thai junta
Thousands of people protested yesterday against Thailand's military junta, despite the government's announcement that it would hold elections in December to restore democracy.
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Helicopter shot down in Somalia
An Ethiopian helicopter attacking insurgent positions in Somalia's capital was shot down Friday as government and allied troops battled hundreds of gunmen in the streets, witnesses said.
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UNSC adopts Darfur resolution
The UN Human Rights Council adopted a resolution expressing its concern about the situation in Darfur yesterday, but stopped short of criticising Sudan's government over the atrocities.
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