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Pakistani Forces Pound Taliban in South Waziristan

Oct 19, 2009, 2:00 pm

The fighting is a new test of the government's determination to tackle an increasingly brazen insurgency.

Taiwan's Ma Urges China to Scrap Missiles

Oct 19, 2009, 3:00 am

Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou has urged China to scrap the huge number of missiles aimed at the self-ruled island.

Pakistan Army Starts Ground Assault Into Taliban Region

Oct 17, 2009, 1:00 pm

Pakistani forces launched a ground offensive against Taliban militants in South Waziristan on the Afghan border.

India Opens Door to Climate Deal, EU Stuck

Oct 16, 2009, 3:00 pm

India softened climate demands, helping bridge a rich-poor divide, but said a global deal may miss a December deadline.

21 Killed by Suicide Bomber in Pakistan's Peshawar

Oct 16, 2009, 4:00 am

Pakistani forces attacked the Taliban in their South Waziristan stronghold with aircraft and artillery.

Pakistan Police Targeted as Attacks Kill 31

Oct 15, 2009, 9:00 am

Militants launched a string of attacks in the Pakistani heartland and the northwest on Thursday, killing 31 people.

Pakistan Police Targeted Again as Attacks Kill 24

Oct 15, 2009, 4:00 am

Militants launched a string of attacks on Pakistan police after a week in which more than 100 people died.

Afghan Election Run-Off Likely in November, Says Ex-Diplomat

Oct 14, 2009, 12:00 pm

Afghan leader Hamid Karzai might face a second round run-off in the country's disputed presidential election.

U.S. Hails Cooperation on North Korea, Sees New Steps

Oct 14, 2009, 6:00 am

North Korea's neighbours and the U.S. are coordinating to draw the isolated state back to nuclear disarmament talks.

Suicide Bomber Kills 41 Near Pakistan's Swat

Oct 13, 2009, 2:00 am

A suicide bomber on foot leapt at a military vehicle in Shangla district, near the Swat valley.

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