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Two trucks loaded with explosives was blown up in Tal Afar, located in northern Iraq to the border with Syria. The latest data have killed at least 48 people, 103 were injured, AP reported, citing police officials. One of the bombs was detonated from a distance in the center of town while people are queuing to buy a meal truck transporting. He was blasted in the Shiite neighborhood. The second truck exploded at about the same time parking in another part of town. ...

Bomber on a motorcycle exploded in car security forces in Kabul, there are concerns about the three deaths. The attack was carried out in a commercial area in the center of the Afghan capital. Police confirmed the attack but said he has no immediate reports of casualties, officials said. Five injured reported in April The attack took place near the building of the management of international security forces in Afghanistan. There are suggestions that the purpose of the attack was an official in command. The blast struck near the main market in town. ...

Hundreds of Israeli police are preparing to evacuate more than 300 settlers holed up in a former settlement in the West Bank, which closed in 2005. There are currently camped about 350 young people who are trying to restore the buildings, although the government says it will allow the village to be built anew, AP reported. Police informed them that we should leave this morning. Officers are ready to riot, equipped with helmets, shields and batons, which if necessary will be used. Forces will try to use the least force, police spokesman. ...

Gunmen invaded the night in Sunni district in Tal Afar Iraqi city and killed more than 50 people. Apparently, this is revenge for the bombings carried out yesterday in the Shiite areas of the city, located near the border with Syria. At least 63 killed in bombings yesterday with two trucks loaded with explosives, according to recent figures from the police. Dozens injured, about 150 people, AP reported. The attacks were carried out on two markets in different parts of the city, recalled that individual trucks were loaded with products for direct sale. ...

Children and teachers held hostage on a bus to the City of Manila, were released. The kidnappers released them after they have surrendered to authorities. The drama lasted nearly nine hours. The founder of the Children's Center in a suburb of Manila bus 32 kidnap their pets and two employees and drive them to the City. ...

The leaders of the Arab League today decided to revive in 2002 proposed a peace initiative. Furthermore, it was customary to send a clear and direct appeal to the Government of Israel and all Israelis to accept this plan, AFP reported. Resolution to revive the Arab Peace Initiative was accepted unanimously by the Heads of Arab countries or their representatives at the end of today's first day of the summit. When in 2002, Saudi Arabia officially announced his peace initiative, Israel responded with stony silence, said, "Deutsche Welle". And although Riyadh offered something almost revolutionary: the Arabs to recognize Israel, in otvet Israelis to withdraw from all occupied territories. ...

Military leader of the Brigades of the Revolution of 1920 - a key Sunni rebel group, was killed yesterday in an ambush west of Baghdad, the group said in a statement. Donate Daher hell Harry died when his car were fired projectiles. In the attack killed two more people - companion rebel leader and his companion, after driving his car. ...

Nagoya District Court rejected a claim for damages brought by 168 Japanese citizens abandoned as small in China after Japan's defeat in World War II claim was for 5. ¥ 54 billion in 33 million for each plaintiff. This is the fifth court decision on the complaints of so-called orphans of the war that once again lose court battle. They accuse the government that is responsible for delayed their return home and that did not provide enough support for them then. ...