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MOSCOW—Russian investigators have defended their treatment of a lawyer whose death in a Moscow prison last week has prompted deep concern and criticism.   Full Story
 
 

Asia

MANILA, Philippines—Alejandro "Bong" Reblando, a veteran Filipino journalist and former Associated Press stringer, was among at least 18 reporters killed in an attack on an election caravan, authorities said.   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

MOSCOW—Russian investigators have defended their treatment of a lawyer whose death in a Moscow prison last week has prompted deep concern and criticism.   Full Story
 
 

Latin America

CARACAS, Venezuela—A Venezuelan court has ordered an opponent of President Hugo Chavez to remain in prison while awaiting trial on charges of injuring a police officer during a protest.   Full Story