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Aug.29   Iraq   Muqtada al-Sadr suspends militia
  Anti-American Shiite cleric has ordered a suspension of his Mehdi Army militia for up to six months for restructuring
 al-Sadr called on all its offices to co-operate with the security forces and exercise 'self-control'


  Afghanistan     Taliban frees 12 South Korean hostages
  The hostages were released into the care of officials of the Red Cross at 3 separate locations in central Afghanistan close to the city of Ghazni


  New Orleans Bush marks 2 years from Katrina  The President has praised the people of New Orleans and insisted the city will fully recover, 2 years after being hit

  Greece Fire victims queue for cash  Hundreds of victims crowded into banks to receive up to $17,732 in aid promised by the government, which has been accused of mishandling

Day News


  Northern Iraq   U.N.: Cholera outbreak  More than 2,000 Iraqis have contracted cholera as the result of poor water quality. 5 deaths reported and 500 patients admitted to hospital

  Pakistan Bhutto: Musharraf to quit as military chief  President has agreed to step down as the country's military chief during negotiations on a power-sharing deal with former prime minister

Evening News


  Virginia   Virginia Tech response 'too slow'
  A state report: Virginia Tech officials might have saved lives if they had acted sooner after the first shootings by Cho Seung-hui


  Myanmar Military rulers seek to crush dissent  Pro-government gangs on trucks staked out key streets in the largest city, as the country's rulers sought to crush a rare wave of dissent

  Brazil Military rule list revealed  The country has for the first time published a document detailing atrocities said to have been committed during the military dictatorship
San Francisco Bay Area , August 29, 2007 Timeline