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Sri Lankan troops say they have taken more territory from Tamil Tiger rebels in the northern Jaffna peninsula. read more »
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Al-Qaeda's operations chief in Pakistan and another top aide are believed to have been killed, US intelligence sources say. read more »
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A suicide car bombing outside the front gate of the German embassy in Kabul kills at least three poeple including two US soldiers, say officials. read more »
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Sri Lankan troops are battling for control of Mullaitivu, the last big town held by Tamil Tiger rebels, the military says. read more »
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The Sri Lankan government tells civilians to leave an area where it is fighting Tamil rebels, saying it cannot guarantee their safety. read more »
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Key international negotiators urge Sri Lanka's Tamil Tiger rebels to lay down arms and discuss ending hostilities. read more »
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The new US special envoy to Afghanistan says winning the conflict there will be "much tougher" than in Iraq. read more »
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Afghans are increasingly pessimistic about the future with support for the government and Nato falling, a BBC/ABC poll finds. read more »
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Gunmen and suicide attackers target three government buildings in the Afghan capital, Kabul, leaving at least 19 dead. read more »
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A senior Pakistani official admits for the first time that deadly attacks in Mumbai were partly planned in Pakistan. read more »
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