The End Of A Dictator

Mugabe's End?, originally uploaded by ddbsweasel.

ZIMBABWE'S opposition claimed victory overnight in a general election even before first results were announced, as the United States branded President Robert Mugabe a disgrace to the whole of Africa.

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IRAQI troops will continue their six-day-old military operation in Basra despite a call by Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr for his followers to stop fighting, government spokesman Ali al-Dabbagh said overnight.

"The operation in Basra will continue and will not stop until it achieves its goals. It is not targeting the Sadrists but criminals," Mr Dabbagh said.

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SYRIAN Foreign Minister Walid Muallem said overnight Damascus is prepared for all scenarios in its worsening relationship with Washington, including the use of US military force. Of course, Syria isn't yet seeking peace.
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PAKISTAN'S Taliban movement overnight welcomed an offer by the country's new premier to hold talks with militants but urged Islamabad to abandon the US-led war on terrorism. Of course the Taliban probably killed their former protector, Bhutto.