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White House denies Obama decision on Afghanistan

Nov 10, 2009, 17:32 GMT

Washington - The White House has strongly denied media reports saying that President Barack Obama was set to approve a massive buildup of US forces in Afghanistan. ... more

Car bombing kills at least 32 in Pakistani market (Roundup)

Nov 10, 2009, 16:48 GMT

Islamabad - At least 32 people were killed and over 50 injured in a car bombing in Pakistan's north-western city of Charsadda, officials said Tuesday. ... more

Minister accuses West of "double-standards" in Afghanistan

Nov 10, 2009, 15:40 GMT

Kabul - Afghan Foreign Minister Rangin Dadfar Spanta hit back Tuesday at Western powers for putting pressure on President Hamid Karzai to exclude warlords from his new government. ... more

TV footage shows Taliban with US ammunition in Afghanistan

Nov 10, 2009, 12:58 GMT

   Kabul - A US soldier was killed by a roadside bomb in southern Afghanistan on Tuesday, while television footage showed Taliban insurgents sorting and transporting what appeared to be US military ammunition sized by militants in two remote outposts in October. ... more

Car bombing kills more than 30 in Pakistani market (2nd Lead)

Nov 10, 2009, 12:28 GMT

   Islamabad - More than 30 people were killed and over 50 injured in a car bombing in Pakistan's north-western city of Charsadda, health officials said on Tuesday. ... more

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