NATO: Man with al Qaeda links killed in AfghanistanAfghan and coalition forces killed an insurgent leader with links to al Qaeda in eastern Afghanistan, NATO officials said Saturday. Somalia: Upcoming Meeting in Mogadishu Critical for Restoring Stability in Country – UN EnvoyThe upcoming meeting of Somali leaders in Mogadishu, the first major conference in the…
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Somalia – NATO: Man with al Qaeda links killed in Afghanistan
Sep
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Sri Lanka Conflict Monitor – Sri Lanka a long way behind
Sri Lanka a long way behindAustralia closed in on a convincing victory in the first Test in Galle on Friday after Sri Lanka’s top order was ripped apart for a second time. Sri Lanka elephant numbers ‘good’Sri Lanka’s first nationwide census of its wild elephant population has found more of the animals than officials expected.…
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Sep
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Eastern Europe – Greek PM promises more reforms, no early polls
Greek PM promises more reforms, no early pollsGreece’s prime minister is pledging that financial and other reforms will go ahead despite widespread opposition. Macedonia Stuns Greece at EuropeansBo McCalebb, born and raised in New Orleans, scored 27 points Saturday to lead Macedonia to a 72-58 upset of Greece at the European Championship. Bulgaria pair fall…
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Sep
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Middle East News – Jerusalem’s troubled geography
Jerusalem’s troubled geography Leaked documents showing Palestinian willingness to compromise on Jewish settlements in Jerusalem damages the credibility of both sides, argues the BBC’s Jonathan Marcus. Gaddafi pledges ‘long fight’ in LibyaBritain, France and the US the three main protagonists in the conflict against Col Gaddafi said it is now up to the Libyan people…
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Sep
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Southeast Asia – Thai FM plans first foreign trip ‘alphabetically’
Thai FM plans first foreign trip ‘alphabetically’Thailand’s new foreign minister unveiled plans for his first overseas visits and said he had decided to arrange the tour schedule in alphabetical order. Maoists want Manila to free more rebels before talks resumeMANILA (Reuters) – Maoist rebels Saturday demanded the release of at least five more detained guerrilla…
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Sep
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Southeast Asia – Malaysia seizes 1,000 elephant tusks: reports
Malaysia seizes 1,000 elephant tusks: reportsMalaysia has seized more than 1,000 African elephant tusks in two separate shipments in the past two months, according to reports. Indonesia backs Libyan transitionIndonesia said it supported Libya’s peaceful transition towards democracy following the downfall of Moamer Kadhafi. Philippines hopes sea dispute with China should easeThe Philippines hopes a…
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Sep
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India – Indian government, key northeast rebel group sign ceasefire accord
Indian government, key northeast rebel group sign ceasefire accordNEW DELHI – A leading separatist group in India’s remote northeast signed a ceasefire accord with the Indian government Saturday aimed at resolving a three-decade-old insurgency, an official said. India signs peace pact with rebel groupNEW DELHI (AFP) – The Indian government on Saturday signed a pact…
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Sep
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Philippines – PNoy's trips abroad inevitable – Palace
PNoy's trips abroad inevitable – Palace Due to several invitations from different countries, trips abroad by President Benigno Aquino III would be inevitable, a Malacañang official said Friday. At a press briefing, deputy … Suspected Maoists kill villager in BiharNew Delhi, Sep 3(ANI): Suspected Maoists killed a villager, Sunil Mandal, in Bihar’s Banka district after…
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Sep
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Nigeria – Nigeria : Jonathan’s 100 Days in Office – Insecurity Level Is Unacceptable – AllAfrica.com
Nigeria : Jonathan’s 100 Days in Office – Insecurity Level Is Unacceptable – AllAfrica.comAs President Goodluck Jonathan prepares to mark his first 100 days in office, prominent Nigerians from different backgrounds and sections of the country have delivered a strong verdict on his administration; the level of insecurity in the IMPORTANT: Bing News RSS feed…
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Indonesia – About 1.2 million Indonesian workers join Malaysian amnesty program – Jakarta Post
About 1.2 million Indonesian workers join Malaysian amnesty program – Jakarta PostAbout 1.2 million Indonesian migrant workers have registered themselves in a massive amnesty program called pemutihan initiated by the Malaysian government to legalize the many immigrant workers who seek jobs illegally in the country. Out of 2 Indonesian autopsy reveals violence killed maid in…
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