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Heat Wave, Smog Double Moscow's Daily Death Rate Nearly 700 people are dying in Russia's capital each day, compared to 360 to 380 people dying during "normal conditions."

Pakistan Floods May Rival Three Recent Disasters UN spokesman says scale of disaster could be worse than Haiti earthquake, 2004 Tsunami, 2005 Pakistani quake combined

Hopes Dim for Finding Survivors from China Landslides Rescuers using shovels are desperately digging through thick mud to locate some 1,300 people still missing after flooding and landslides

Israel's Netanyahu Defends Deadly Raid on Gaza Aid Flotilla Nine activists were killed when Islaeli commandos raided a Gaza-bound aid flotilla in international waters last may

US Prepares for Guantanamo Trial of Youngest Detainee Canadian citizen Omar Khadr faces a maximum life sentence if convicted of charges including murder, conspiracy and spying

Hague Testimonies Contradict Campbell's Claim in Liberia War Crimes Trial Actress Mia Farrow tells court supermodel claimed to have been given a large diamond by Mr. Taylor after dinner party in 1997

Constitutional Changes Could Extend President's Rule in Burkina Faso Constitutional amendment would make it possible for Blaise Compaore to extend presidency until 2020

Rwandans Vote in Controversial Presidential Poll President Paul Kagame remains the overwhelming favorite, despite accusations from critics of political repression

UN to Return to Somalia After 17 Years UN Special Representative Augustine Mahiga says the United Nations will Begin to relocate its Somalia operations from Kenya in 60 days

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