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Fires in Italy claimed the lives of the seventh person, police said. The body of 80-year-old man was found near Foggia, in the Italian region of Puglia, where fire has resumed over the weekend. There fiery storm began to approach an area with low vegetation to forest. ...

Two Hamas militants were killed in an armed confrontation with Israeli soldiers in Gaza. The rebels were pursued by the military on Palestinian territory and after them is an open fire. ...

The Taliban announced today that a man killed by South Korean citizens who hold hostage, officials CNN. The Taliban accused the Afghan government that has not listened to their demands. "Shoot a man, because the government does not hear our demands," said Reuters by telephone Taliban spokesman Ahmadi Yucef Carrie. Earlier today, the kidnappers and the government resumed negotiations for the release of 22 hostages Mata, who reportedly were still alive, although the two terms, which gave the rebels to carry out their demands, have expired. ...

Protesting crowd had gathered outside the U. S. Embassy in South Korea to ask Washington for help in the case of the kidnapped Koreans informed in April The families of the remaining 21 Korean hostages will meet today with the official spokesmen of the U. S. Embassy. Many of the protesters are students, but there are also people from anti-American activist group, who wear white masks painted with tears of blood on them. Protesters carry banners that read: "Bush did not kill the arrangements" or "Bush, you have responsibility. ...

Two men accused of murdering an Iranian judge, were publicly executed in central Tehran, AFP informs. This is the first execution in Tehran than 5 years. The two men are accused of murdering Hassan Moghadas who stood at the head of the Tehran court. The judge was shot by men who then quickly entered the car and fled. The two men were relatives and were executed by hanging. ...

Former Croatian Defence Minister Vladimir Zagorec can be extradited to Croatia, held on Wednesday Austrian judge. Former defense minister has accused his homeland of embezzlement and abuse of power, informed setimes. com. In her ruling, Judge Christina Forstner of the Vienna provincial court said that there are no legal arguments against extradition. She said that the evidence was received from Croatian prosecutors and the court are sufficient and that the Croatian judiciary is independent, ensuring that Zagorec will receive a fair trial. ...

The state of South Korean hostages kidnapped in Afghanistan is deteriorating, informs April A spokesman for the Taliban, who pohitiha 23 are South Korean nationals on 18 July, was told that. Despite the malaise of the hostages, 22 of them are still alive. Yesterday ultimatum expired, the Taliban had set. They urge the Afghan authorities to meet their demands to release Taliban militants from prison. Meantime it was found the body of the pastor who led the group Koreans kidnapped on the road between Kabul and Kandahar. A senior South Korean agent has already arrived in Afghanistan, where he will discuss with Afghan authorities how they could be released 22nd Koreans. ...

Leaders of the Afghan Taliban have extended the ultimatum for South Korean hostages until tomorrow 7. 30 hours GMT (12 noon local time), Reuters reported. The kidnappers have threatened that if their followers until they are released from prison will begin to kill their hostages. On July 20, 23 are South Korean missionaries were kidnapped from a bus traveling from Kandahar to Kabul. Five days later one of them was killed. Among the remaining 22 are alive 18 women. ...

Council for Civil Aviation in Brazil decided to start building a new airport in Sao Paulo said Tuesday. At the meeting it was decided the project proposals to be submitted within 90 days. Meanwhile, prosecutors in Brazil require the closure of the busy airport, until they met all security requirements. According to statements by authorities investigating the incident can be timed to 10 months. The Council also decided to restrict the use of the airport "Kongonyas. ...

Four Palestinian militants were killed in an armed clash with troops in the Gaza Strip, Reuters informs. Two rebels were shot dead by Army troops, and the other two parts air rifle. Witnesses to the shooting reported that the Israeli helicopter opened fire against the two rebels in northern Gaza. Israeli military spokesman said that the shooting was discovered after two rockets were fired against the southern town of Sderot. ...

Last night about 21 hours airport in Kandahar, whose security rests with the Bulgarian contingent was subjected to mortar fire, informed BNR. Mine has exploded 25 meters outside the perimeter fence of the domestic airport, but no injuries Bulgarian military. Recalled on July 3, left for Afghanistan 12th Bulgarian contingent guarding the area north of Kabul. ...

For this morning in Tripoli is scheduled another libel case against the medics in Libya. The process will take place, despite yesterday's decision of the Supreme Court. ...

Israel released from prison yesterday former Palestinian Prime Minister and Minister of Education Naseredin al-Shaar, AP, citing the release of the Israeli army. Shaar was held without trial against him. Posted at large pursuant to an agreement to sign a declaration that he is renouncing his membership in the radical Palestinian movement "Hamas" and will not take up positions in the Palestinian Authority on behalf of "Hamas" or any other illegal organization. ...

Rocket and mortar attacks killed three and wounded 18 people in the Green Zone in Baghdad, informed in April It is estimated that about 20 shells or rockets were fired against the Green Zone around 16:15. The U. S. Embassy reported that the dead are U. S. military, Iraqi military and a man of uncertain nationality. From there people injured by the U. S. Embassy. ...