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Unity In Iraq

Chelsea Howard - | Story: 6814
  • Iraq's interim leader urged unity Monday, one day after millions of Iraqis braved the threat of violence and long lines to vote in an historic election. "We are entering a new era of our history and all Iraqis - whether they voted or not - should stand side by side to build their future," said Ayad Allawi. "Now is a suitable time for us to work together so that the whole world can watch the capabilities of this great country."Full story
  • A 10-year-old girl from southern Vietnam became the 12th person to die of bird flu in a month, health officials said Monday, as authorities took precautions to keep the disease from spreading during the upcoming Lunar New Year festivities.Full story
  • Britain's government said Monday that 10 of its military personnel are missing and presumed dead following the crash of a military transport plane north of Baghdad on Iraq's election day. An Iraqi insurgent group said in an Internet statement that it was responsible for shooting down the plane.Full story
  • Tens of thousands of Jewish settlers and their supporters protested outside parliament against Israeli plans to withdraw from the Gaza Strip and parts of the West Bank, saying Prime Minister Ariel Sharon does not have a mandate to dismantle settlements and must hold a national referendum.Full story
  • UN Secretary General Kofi Annan has told African leaders they have failed to meet targets for reducing poverty and combating fatal diseases five years after agreeing to meet global development goals. Annan told heads of state at an African Union summit in Lagos that they must do more to battle the continent's troubles.Full story

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