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TEHRAN, Iran—A top reformer has been sentenced to six years in jail after he stood trial on charges of fomenting unrest to topple the Iranian regime.   Full Story
 
 

Asia

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JAKARTA, Indonesia—An Indonesian passenger ferry with almost 250 people aboard sank in rough waters off Sumatra island Sunday, killing at least one, police said, while a second ferry ran aground in nearby waters.   Full Story
 
 

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Iraq News

In early June, a California National Guard task force of about 820 Iraq-bound soldiers left the Golden State for almost three months of intensive preparation at Fort Dix, a 33,000-acre Army base in central New Jersey.  
 
 

Europe

BUCHAREST, Romania—Romanians began voting for a new president on Sunday in an election that could open the door to an international loan aimed at ending the country's deep recession.   Full Story
 
 

Latin America

CARACAS, Venezuela—Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is inviting his mentor Fidel Castro to visit Venezuela during the coming months.   Full Story