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Afghan president: No corrupt officials in new govt

admin — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:13:08 +0700

Afghan President Hamid Karzai, under fire from his international partners to clean up his administration, insisted Sunday there's no place for corrupt officials within his government.

Pakistan suicide bombing kills anti-Taliban mayor

admin — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:13:06 +0700

A suicide bomber blew himself up Sunday in a crowded market in northwestern Pakistan, killing an anti-Taliban mayor who had formed a militia to fight the militants and 11 other people, officials sa

Thousands of S. Korean workers rally for 2nd day

admin — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:52:46 +0700

Thousands of South Korean workers rallied Sunday for a second day, demanding the government scrap plans to enforce contentious laws they say are aimed at weakening labor unions.

Chinese premier pledges funds, aid to Africa

admin — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:42:45 +0700

China's premier says Beijing will provide $10 billion in new loans to African nations over the next three years and has outlined a plan to cancel government debts for some of the poorest of those c

Giant dominoes form tribute to Berlin Wall's fall

admin — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:38:52 +0700

Massive colorful dominoes panted by German students have been placed along the former path of the Berlin Wall to mark the 20th anniversary of the opening of the barrier that divided the city for ne

U.S. House passes landmark health care bill

admin — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:48:03 +0700

In a victory for President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed landmark health care legislation Saturday night to expand coverage to tens of millions who lack it and place

Afghan ministry: NATO strike kills Afghan forces

admin — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:44:44 +0700

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US Army: Shooting suspect taken off ventilator

admin — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:01:42 +0700

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U.S. shooting suspect told 'There's something wrong with you'

admin — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:25:01 +0700

There was the classroom presentation that justified suicide bombings. Comments to colleagues about a climate of persecution faced by Muslims in the military.

Obama asks House to vote on health care bill

admin — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:36:33 +0700

President Barack Obama summoned Democrats to "answer the call of history" Saturday as the House pushed toward a vote on a landmark health care bill holding out the promise of coverage for tens of m