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26 dead in Pakistan suicide blast

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:48:40 EST

A suicide car bomber struck a congested traffic circle outside Peshawar Tuesday, killing at least 26 people -- including several women and children -- and wounding 60 others, police and hospital officials said.

U.S. announces one-on-one talks with North Korea

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:17:40 EST

U.S. officials will soon meet unilaterally with North Korean representatives to facilitate the resumption of talks on ending North Korea's nuclear program, State Department spokesman P.J. Crowley said Tuesday.

Energy body denies oil shortage allegations

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:05:14 EST

The International Energy Agency has rejected reported allegations from a whistleblower that world oil reserves have been exaggerated to avoid panic buying in the oil market.

Suspect arrested in Japan bath of sand murder

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:33:13 EST

Japanese police said Tuesday they had arrested a suspect in the death of a young British woman who was found dead in a bath of sand two years ago.

Dead soldier's mother assails British leader

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:24:19 EST

UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown was under mounting criticism on Tuesday over his perceived casual attitude towards soldiers killed in Afghanistan as support for the mission collapses.

Bomb-making stash seized in Afghanistan

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:09:57 EST

Security forces in southern Afghanistan seized a huge stash of bomb-making material, NATO's International Security Assistance Force reported Tuesday.

U.S.: No Afghan troop decision made

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:14:50 EST

White House National Security Adviser Retired Gen. Jim Jones issued a rare public statement on Monday vehemently denying media reports that suggest U.S. President Barack Obama has privately decided to send close to 40,000 more U.S. troops to Afghanistan.

Chinese cash inflates Hong Kong property prices

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:36:04 EST

The most coveted property on Hong Kong island is called "The Peak," overlooking the city's stunning Victoria Harbor.

Father drops court battle to keep baby alive

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:46:40 EST

The father of a baby with a severe birth defect has agreed to let the child die, ending a British court battle against the baby's mother, the judge in the case announced Tuesday.

Colombia to appeal 'war threats' by Venezuela

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:43:49 EST

The Colombian government said it would appeal to international bodies over what it called a threat made over the weekend by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez.