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Merkel to discuss election concerns with Russia

BERLIN (Reuters) – Chancellor Angela Merkel will discuss German concerns about Russia’s presidential vote during talks on Saturday with Russian leader Vladimir Putin and his newly elected successor Dmitry Medvedev.

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TIMELINE: Deadliest bomb attacks in Iraq

Here is a list of some of the deadliest bomb attacks in Iraq in the past year: March 6, 2007 – Two suicide bombers strike in Hilla, south of Baghdad, killing 105 pilgrims. Insurgents launch a total of 12 attacks against Shi’ite pilgrims. In all, 137 pilgrims are killed and …

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Russian arms dealer to face trial in Thailand: police

BANGKOK (Reuters) – Viktor Bout, the Russian alleged “Merchant of Death” of the clandestine arms trade arrested in a U.S. sting operation in Thailand, will stand trial in Bangkok before extradition is considered, police said on Friday.

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