Strikes paralyse Pakistan amid more violence
Strikes called by opposition parties brought
Karachi and other cities to a standstill as gunmen killed a top
court official in continued violence over the suspension of
Pakistan's top judge.
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Palestinians urge truce but violence continues
Palestinian factions renewed on Monday a pledge
to work to keep gunmen off Gaza streets following the biggest surge
in factional fighting in months, although several gunbattles were
reported hours later.
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Leadership contest for Britain's Labour officially starts
Nominations officially opened for the election
to succeed Tony Blair as Labour Party leader, as two challengers to
his most likely successor assessed whether they have enough support
to run.
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