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Posted On: Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:20:56 GMT+00:00

Posted On: Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:07:24 GMT+00:00

Nato commander wants UK troops 'out of harm's way' for general election
guardian.co.uk
America's top general in Afghanistan believes Britain's 9000 troops should be removed out of "harm's way" because the Taliban will target them in the run- up to next year's general election, it was reported last night. General Stanley McChrystal ...
Is it time to pull out of Afghanistan?Times Online
Afghanistan hits back at UN and foreign criticismReuters
Afghanistan Rejects UN Criticism of KarzaiVoice of America
Telegraph.co.uk -AFP -The Associated Press
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Posted On: Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:07:23 GMT+00:00

Hezbollah gears up for new war
guardian.co.uk
Hezbollah is rapidly rearming in preparation for a new conflict with Israel, fearing that Benjamin Netanyahu's government will attack Lebanon again prior to any assault on Iran's nuclear facilities. Last week, Israeli commandos seized a ship in the ...
Analysis / It won't end in six daysHa'aretz
Iran: Israel out to sidetrack UN with ship claimPRESS TV
Lebanon probes Israeli-intercepted arms shipAFP
Jerusalem Post -Jewish Telegraphic Agency -Washington Post
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Posted On: Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:18:49 GMT+00:00

Perspectives on the fall of the Berlin Wall
Los Angeles Times
Four new books take different approaches in sizing up the events in Eastern Europe before, during and beyond 1989. A demonstrator pounds away at the Berlin Wall as East Berlin border guards look on from above the Brandeburg Gate on November 11, 1989. ...
Berlin all fired up for wall-to-wall partyingTimes Online
With Wall Just a Memory, German Divisions FadeNew York Times
Study shows high cost of German reunification: reportReuters
The Associated Press -AFP -BBC News
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Posted On: Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:52:23 GMT+00:00

Afghanistan government accuses foreign officials of interfering
Los Angeles Times
The Afghan Foreign Ministry says a UN envoy's demands 'violated respect for Afghanistan's national sovereignty.' A NATO airstrike that killed Afghan soldiers and police threatens to worsen tensions. By Alexandra Zavis Reporting from Kabul, ...
NATO Strike Said to Kill 7 Afghan TroopsNew York Times
Afghan ministry: NATO strike kills Afghan forcesThe Associated Press
Afghan officials say NATO airstrike killed soldiers, civiliansWashington Post
Voice of America -CNN International -BBC News
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Posted On: Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:53:50 GMT+00:00

Honduran rivals signal new bid to solve crisis
Reuters
TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) - Honduras' ousted president and de facto leader gave signs they would try again on Saturday to form a unity government to guide the country out of a four-month crisis after the process collapsed a day earlier. ...
Winners and losers in HondurasAljazeera.net
Honduras' ousted leader declares pact 'totally dead'Los Angeles Times
Zelaya Says Honduras Deal Is Off, as Election NearsWall Street Journal
Washington Post -Voice of America -Bloomberg
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Posted On: Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:13:01 GMT+00:00

Pakistan Army: 12 Militants Killed in Recent Fighting
Voice of America
By VOA News Pakistan's military says soldiers killed 12 militants in recent operations targeting Taliban insurgents in South Waziristan. The military said security forces battled militants Friday as they fought for control of Makeen - an area ...
Troops kill 12 Taliban militants in NW Pakistan: armyAFP
12 militants killed in NW Pakistan tribal areaXinhua
Pakistan army action to end ahead of scheduleGulfNews
Los Angeles Times -Reuters Blogs (blog) -PRESS TV
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Posted On: Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:28:17 GMT+00:00

World leaders hope for climate deal
Aljazeera.net
by 25 to 40 per cent [GALLO/GETTY] At least 40 world leaders have said they will attend climate change talks in Denmark next month, but there are still fears that there will be few tangible results after preparatory meetings ended with scant progress. ...
us singled out for delay of climate pactReuters
Daunting task ahead for Copenhagen after Barcelona talks on climate changeXinhua
World leaders needed at talks to cut climate dealThe Associated Press
guardian.co.uk -Times Online -ABC Online
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Posted On: Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:25:40 GMT+00:00

UN not evacuating from Afghanistan despite dangers: Ban
Xinhua
UNITED NATIONS, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stressed on Friday that the world body is not evacuating staff from Afghanistan despite the dangerous security situation there. Ban, who has just returned from an overseas tour that ...
Taliban turns screws on UN in AfghanistanAFP
Ban Ki-moon: Contrary to reports, UN not leaving AfghanistanJerusalem Post
Keep us safe or we're off for good â UN pulls out staff after attackTimes Online
Wall Street Journal -MiamiHerald.com -New York Times
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Posted On: Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:21:13 GMT+00:00

Gordon Brown: I will not risk British lives if Afghans do not end corruption
guardian.co.uk
This article was published on guardian.co.uk at 15.09 GMT on Friday 6 November 2009. It was last modified at 18.11 GMT on Friday 6 November 2009. In order to post a comment you need to be registered and signed in. "Cronies and warlords should have no ...
Brown Warns Afghan Leader on CorruptionNew York Times
Brown warns Karzai on corruptionBBC News
UK prime minister promises commitment, demands reform in AfghanistanCNN International
Reuters Blogs (blog) -Reuters -Times Online
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