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Top general: NATO not losing Afghan war
The top NATO general in Afghanistan on Sunday rejected the idea that NATO is losing the Afghanistan war to an increasingly bloody Taliban insurgency. But he also said more troops are needed. Full story
South and Central Asia
AP
Pakistani tribes rise up against militants
Pakistani tribesmen are raising armies to battle al-Qaida and Taliban militants close to the Afghan border. Full story
Conflict in Iraq
AP
Bombers strike Mosul, Baghdad
Suicide car bombers struck twice Sunday in the city of Mosul, killing at least six people, officials said. A car bomb killed seven other people in Baghdad. Full story
Europe
Africa
Writers protest 42-day detentions
British writers came out against new anti-terrorism legislation Sunday, publishing a collection of satire, essays, fiction and poetry online in protest. Full story
Africa
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Mystery disease causes rampant bleeding
A disease that has killed three people in South Africa and forced others into isolation wards may be rodent borne, a health official said Sunday, SAPA news agency reported.
Multimedia
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Canada's leader gambles for majority gov't
Prime Minister Stephen Harper is gambling that an opposition pushing an unpopular carbon tax will steer Canadian voters to the right in Tuesday's election and bolster his hold on power.
Multimedia
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Arroyo faces new impeachment attempt
Opponents of the Philippine president filed a new impeachment complaint against her Monday over alleged corruption, vote-rigging and other crimes.
Multimedia
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U.S. space tourist blasts off
Two Americans and a Russian were on their way to the international space station on Sunday morning.
Multimedia
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No Internet access for Sept. 11 defendant
A U.S. military judge has denied a request from professed Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed for Internet access inside his Guantanamo cell, ruling he does not need it to prepare for his death penalty trial.
Multimedia
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Iranian cleric announces presidential bid
A moderate Iranian cleric has announced he will challenge Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for Iran's presidency in 2009.
Multimedia
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Top general: NATO not losing Afghan war
The top NATO general in Afghanistan on Sunday rejected the idea that NATO is losing the Afghanistan war to an increasingly bloody Taliban insurgency.
Multimedia
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General: Iran interfering in U.S.-Iraq pact
The commander of U.S. forces in Iraq says reports suggest Iran has attempted to derail a bilateral agreement that would allow U.S. troops to remain in Iraq after the end of this year.
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