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Officials confirm victory of ANC in S. Africa

SOUTH AFRICA

IRAQ

More bombings kill at least 19 people

BAGHDAD — A series of bombings in Iraq killed 19 people Saturday, a day after army shelling killed 11 civilians and gunmen in the militant-held city of Fallujah, authorities said. Police said the deadliest attack happened when a suicide bomber drove his explosives-laden truck into a checkpoint in Dujail. Six security personnel and a civilian were killed . (AP)

PAKISTAN

Judge asks charges against FBI agent

KARACHI — A judge asked police Saturday to file formal charges against an FBI agent arrested there after allegedly carrying ammunition and three knives onto an airplane, an investigator said. FBI agent Joel Cox, who is free on $9,800 bail, appeared in court, Khalid Mahmood said. (AP)