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Lebanese Prime Minister Fuad Saniora visits Iraq
BAGHDAD -- Lebanon's prime minister traveled to Baghdad on Wednesday in only the third such visit by a top Arab leader since the U.S.-led invasion five and a half years ago.
Update · 3:25 a.m.

Sudan's president: Darfur genocide 'nonexistent'
ISTANBUL, Turkey -- Sudan's indicted president denied Wednesday that his regime is orchestrating genocide in the troubled western region of Darfur - and offered hope for an end to the violence and the dawn of reconciliation by promising free and fair elections next year. (Updated 3:52 a.m. PT)

Turkey confirms suicide bombing wounds 13
ANKARA, Turkey -- Turkey's interior minister on Wednesday confirmed that 13 policemen were wounded in a suicide bombing this week. (Updated 3:39 a.m. PT)

Lebanese Prime Minister Fuad Saniora visits Iraq
BAGHDAD -- Lebanon's prime minister traveled to Baghdad on Wednesday in only the third such visit by a top Arab leader since the U.S.-led invasion five and a half years ago. (Updated 3:25 a.m. PT)

Iraqi troops detain son of prominent Sunni leader
BAGHDAD -- The U.S. military says Iraqi troops have detained the son of a prominent Sunni leader during a raid in Baghdad. (Updated 12:57 a.m. PT)

Israel shuts Gaza crossings after rocket attack
JERUSALEM -- Israel has closed its cargo crossings with the Gaza Strip following a Palestinian rocket attack on southern Israel that violated a truce. (Updated 12:40 a.m. PT)

*TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2008
- US military deaths in Iraq war at 4,144
- Fire breaks out in Egypt's parliament
- Turkey's Gul urges Sudan leader to end suffering
- Saddam's luxury train to return to service
- Report: Iran to build more nuclear power plants
 
*MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 2008
- Report: Israeli unmanned vehicle to evacuate hurt
- Iraq moves against some US-backed Sunni fighters
 
*SUNDAY, AUGUST 17, 2008
- Iran tests rocket for future launch of satellite
- UAE cities at odds over lifestyle, ties to Iran
- US drawdown raises security fears in Iraqi city
- Egyptian septuplets' mom hopes to hold them soon
- 88 die in Afghan violence; police deploy in Kabul

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