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US troops in Afghanistan
US 'must target Pakistan havens'
The top US commander calls for a new strategy to fight Taleban militants in their safe havens inside Pakistan.
'Dozens die' in Pakistan fighting
Afghan-Pakistan militant nexus
Bush reshuffles war zone troops

Lebanese soldiers inspect the scene of the blast in Baissour (10 September 2008) Lebanon lawmaker killed in blast
A politician from a pro-Syrian faction has been killed in a car bombing east of the Lebanese capital, Beirut, officials say.

Oil derrick in Texas (file) US oil officials in sex scandal
US officials responsible for collecting revenue from oil companies are accused of "ethical failure".


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The complex web of militants in Pakistan tribal areas
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Spanish pair moved to help change migrants' life
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