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A Pakistani soldier stands on the premises of a destroyed Taliban militant training centre in Sararogha town, which was stronghold of Taliban militants in troubled South Waziristan, on November 17, 2009

Pakistan Says 18 Militants Killed in New Operation

Pakistani military says it has made significant progress against the Taliban in since launching its ground offensive five weeks ago

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Philippines Massacre Death Toll Rises to 46

Officials say the death toll from an attack on an election caravan has risen to 46, after police found 11 more bodies in a mass grave.

Obama to Announce Afghan War Strategy Within Days

White House spokesman Robert Gibbs says the president "has all the information he wants and needs to make a decision"

President Barack Obama

Obama Calls for Security Meeting on Afghanistan

US president is weighing request from top commander in Afghanistan for up to 40,000 additional troops

US Cautious on Afghan Outreach to Taliban

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton advises caution in Afghan government peace talks with elements of Taliban

Pakistan Military says Significant Progress Made in Fight with Taliban

Analysts say top militant leaders melted away, but unleashed a wave of suicide bombers in Pakistan

Attacks in Afghanistan Kill 4 US, 8 Afghan Soldiers

Afghan and international security forces said they killed one militant and detained nearly a dozen others with links to the Taliban

Obama Hosts India's Prime Minister for State Visit

There will be a ceremonial welcome with full military honors, and a state dinner for 400 in a tent on South Lawn of White House

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh looks on during the inauguration of a three-day India Economic Summit organized by the World Economic Forum in New Delhi, India, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009.

Indian PM Becomes President Obama's First State Guest

Talks are expected to provide opportunities and challenges

First Khmer Rouge Trial Begins Final Hearings in Cambodia

The court has heard how Kang Guek Eav, also known as Duch, ran the S-21 death camp.

Indian Home Minister Palaniappan Chidambaram (file photo)

Report Blaming Hindu Nationalist Leaders for Role in 1992 Destruction of Mosque Rocks Indian Parliament

Both houses of parliament erupt in furor over leaked report published by newspaper, Monday

Asian Countries Take Fresh Look at Economic Model

Economists and business analysts say Asia is shifting focus to regional trade to cut its dependence on Western markets

Philippines Map

Gunmen Kill 21 in Southern Philippines

Military says a militia loyal to the governor of Maguindanao province is suspected of being behind the killings

More than 2000 years old, the warrior and his horse is one of the clay cavalrymen that once protected the tomb of the first Chinese emperor Qin Shihuangdi

Exhibit of Chinese Terra Cotta Warriors Is Largest Ever in US

Curator says ticket sales set a record for the National Geographic Museum

Australia Investigates Brawl Among Asylum Seekers in Camp

About 150 Afghan and Sri Lankan migrants have clashed there in recent days, leaving several people hurt

Twin Bombings Hit Northeastern Indian State of Assam

Rebels blamed for the attacks are denying responsibility

Pakistani Troops Kill 5 in Taliban Stronghold

Military statement published says troops conducting clearing operations killed the militants in the last 24 hours

Indonesian Ferry Sinks, 29 Dead, 240 Rescued

Police say the Dumai Express 10 was sailing from Batam island to Riau province Sunday morning when it sank

Rocket Hits Near International Luxury Hotel in Kabul, Injuring 4

Ministry spokesman says that rocket hit road between hospital and Serena Hotel, popular residence in Kabul for visiting foreigners

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh looks on during the inauguration of a three-day India Economic Summit organized by the World Economic Forum in New Delhi, India, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009.

India's PM Singh Travels to US Capital

Manmohan Singh says he hopes to build on strategic dialogue with US aimed at further bolstering ties


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