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Moroccan police detained two members of the extremist group linked to bombings in Casablanca two days ago, police AFP. Three suicide bombers blew themselves up Tuesday in the financial capital of the country. Another was shot dead by security forces. When the explosions killed one policeman and injured about 20 people. ...

In Europe, the attacks in Algeria and Morocco, awakening fears of new terrorist attacks. In Spanish judge Baltazar Garzon said that his country could be the next target. In March 2004, Madrid was the victim of a gigantic Islamist bombing massacre that killed 191 people. Such tragedies can be repeated and the judge Baltazar Garzon is convinced. He said Spain is one of the main aims of "al Qaeda" and in particular the two Spanish enclaves on the Moroccan coast - Ceuta and Melilla, inhabited by many Muslims. ...

French scientist Stephen Dyudoanyon detained against their will in Iran, received his passport and leave the country today, informed RFI. Iranian authorities returned his passport and personal belongings and gave him an exit visa. Specialist in contemporary Islam in Central Asia, is interested in the Sunni minority in Iran, was arrested on January 30 while filming a religious procession in the strategic province of Sistan and Baluchistan, near the border with Afghanistan. ...

The Turkish army has stationed 50 tank battalions in the town of Silopi, southeastern Turkey near its border with Iraq, said RFI. Tanks were located yesterday at about 2 km from Habur border between Turkey and Iraq and waiting at the ready, release notes. Senior Turkish military studies made in border areas. At a press conference the Chief of General Staff of Turkish Armed Forces General. Yasar Byuyukanat require government approval to invade northern Iraq to combat Kurdish separatist rebels there. But the army has not made such a request to parliament - the institution has the right to rule on the implementation of any military operation outside the territory of Turkey. ...

Party of Shiite spiritual leader Moqtada Sadr announced today that its representatives will leave the Iraqi government. She again insisted on the timing of the withdrawal of U. S. forces from Iraq, Reuters reported. The pace of the party of Muqtada Sadr will create tension in the Shiite-dominated cabinet of Nuri al-Maliki. Radical Shiite leader has 30 deputies in the Iraqi Parliament and six ministers in the cabinet of Nuri al-Maliki. Sadr's move was in response to the speech of Prime Minister, who said he sees no need to establish a timetable for withdrawal of U. S. ...

Thousands of demonstrators protested in Los Angeles against U. S. immigration policy, announced BBC. A crowd of about 15,000 people passed along the main streets. Protesters oppose the administration led by President George Bush immigration policy. Demonstrators push for the introduction of a new law on immigrants and enabling them to obtain citizenship. Currently in the U. S. has about 12 million illegal immigrants. Immigrants are expected to be a key element in the campaign for presidential elections next year. ...

Four U. S. soldiers were killed in an explosion near the car in which they were in Diyala province, reported by AP. Another soldier was wounded during the battle, then immediately taken to the medical office of the U. S. base. The names of fallen soldiers are not mentioned, before being informed of their relatives. ...

Flight of the American company "Northwest Airlines" was canceled after the pilot had behaved indecently, AP reported. As passengers boarded the airplane, the pilot started talking on his mobile phone in the cockpit. Then entered the restroom and proceeded to speak, sending obscene and profane words to his interlocutor. This outraged passengers when the pilot ended the conversation, one of the passengers made a remark. Then the pilot threw himself against the passenger with offensive words. ...

Plane of Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki was not allowed to cross the Iranian airspace, Reuters informs. On the plane traveled and associates of the prime minister, who had to visit Japan to meet with their Japanese counterparts. The plane had entered Iranian airspace around 8am. am local time when the pilot suddenly received orders to depart the aircraft. Had the plane be diverted to Dubai, where the prime minister and his associates is more than three hours at the airport, to draw plans for new fields. ...

Two ships collided on the east coast of China, reported by AP. Chinese cargo ship, weighing 17 tons to face with a 7-ton Cambodian cargo ship. In the collision, Cambodian cargo ship sank in minutes. According to unofficial information, 20 people are kept on missing. ...

Nine Filipino soldier and an unidentified civilian died in battle in a small camp on the Philippine island Jolla, reported by AP. Ongoing inquiry into whether the attack was the work of al-Qaeda group Abu Sayaf. Reported an unidentified man grabbed the M16 rifle and opened fire against the camp. He managed to kill nine soldiers, but was later shot. According to unofficial information, this man was a member of the group of Abu Sayaf. ...

Car bomb kills 17 and wounds dozens in Iraqi town of Mahmudiyah south of Baghdad, said the mayor, said. The bomb completely destroyed the multi-storied building. Purpose of the attack were industrial workshops. Sources from the hospital in the city said that 15 people were killed and 30 injured. However, there are buried under the rubble people. The blast caused damage to many shops and cars. Meanwhile, the U. S. military announced that four of its soldiers were killed yesterday in an explosion in their vehicle in Diyala province. ...

Israeli forces killed a Palestinian who attacked Israeli civilians with a knife in the city of Hebron in the West Bank, Reuters reported. Israeli medical sources said the attack had suffered two Israelis, one that is in very serious condition. The other has a knife wound in the hand. In Hebron, home to some 150,000 Palestinians and 400 Israeli settlers live in heavily guarded enclaves in the city. ...