Taliban Reject Jirga Peace Talks Offer
Taliban reject any peace talks saying they are already winning the war against the U.S.-led NATO forces. They want foreign forces to leave the country first.
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Israel Violates International Law; Seizes Aid Ship Rachel Corrie
Israeli government violated the international law by raiding Irish-owned MV Rachel Corrie in international waters and seizing humanitarian aid weighing more than 1,200 tonnes.
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Al-Shabab Set to Capture Mogadishu As Heavy Fighting Leaves 30 Dead
The fresh bout of bloodshed started on Thursday when government troops attacked Al-Shabab positions in Kaaran district of Moghadishu. Al-Shabab says it wants to impose Shariah in Somalia.
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We Will Never Forgive Israel: Turkish President
President Abdullah Gul gave the rousing speech on Thursday morning in the wake of the funerals held for the 9 victims of the Israeli massacre of Gaza Freedom Flotilla passengers.
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Karzai Peace Jirga Attacked by Taliban
Taliban attacked the Loya Jirga or grand council attended by 1,500 delegates from all over Afghanistan while Afghan President was making his inaugural speech in Kabul.
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Al-Qaeda Leader Claimed Dead in U.S. Drone Attack
U.S. military claims Mustafa Abu al-Yazid was the chief financial officer of al-Qaeda and personal accountant of Osama bin Laden. He is also named as the financier of September 11, 2001 attacks in 9/11 Commission report.
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Israel attacks Freedom Flotilla, kills 19 aid workers
Israeli commandos attacked people on board Mavi Marmama, part of the Gaza Freedom Flotilla, killing 19 civilians and wounding 80 others. Israel accuses Freedom to Gaza Flotilla, an umbrella of international humanitarian aid groups, of having ties with terrorist organisations and delivering bombs and weapons to Gaza.
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Canadian Commander Sacked in Afghanistan
Canadian military sacks their commander joint task force in Afghanistan, Brigadier General Daniel Menard.
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India Hunts Maoists After Deadly Train Incident
A train crash involving a packed passenger train and a goods train killed at least 115 people while injuring more than 200 others. Indian authorities blamed Maoists for the atrocity.
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80 killed in Pakistan Ahmadi carnage
At least 80 worshippers lost their lives whereas 90 others were wounded in twin suicide attacks on two Ahmadi mosques in Lahore, Pakistan
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