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Congress scrutinizes Obama's Afghanistan
AP - Democrats are complaining about President Barack Obama's escalation of the war in Afghanistan and Republicans are unhappy with his promise to
Iran releases 5 British sailors detained at sea
AP - Iran freed five British sailors detained last week when their racing yacht drifted accidentally into Iranian waters in the Persian Gulf. Britain
US commander supports Afghan surge timeline
AP - The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan said Wednesday he's "absolutely supportive" of the 18-month timeline for President Barack Obama's troop
Suspect in U.S. cop killings is shot dead by
Reuters - A man accused of gunning down four police officers was shot and killed by authorities on Tuesday in a case that could affect a potential
Dubai World to meet creditor panel on debt crisis
Reut ers - Government-owned Dubai World will meet its main creditors next week to discuss a request to delay payment on $26 billion in debt that has
US sending 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan
AFP - US President Barack Obama said Tuesday he is sending 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan, as he vowed to "seize the initiative" to end an
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NYT: Obama alludes to expansion in Pakistan
President Obama focused his speech on Afghanistan. He left much unsaid about Pakistan, where the main terrorists he is targeting are located, but where he can send no troops.
$1 trillion war bill poses a problem for Congress
Obam a's Afghan plan ensures what was already inevitable: The cost of the wars in that country and Iraq is about to exceed $1 trillion. Less certain for Congress is how to pay for it.
Democratic Congressman Tanner to retire
Demo cratic Congressman John Tanner of Tennessee says he will retire next year after 11 terms.
Analysis: Endgame or escalation? Or both?
President Barack Obama worked diligently Tuesday to make his wartime address sound like an endgame rather than what it was — a striking escalation of the U.S. presence in Afghanistan.
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(AP) - Students watch a health worker explain the use of a condom on World AIDS Day in Lima, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009. (AP Photo/Karel Navarro)
A ring set with "The Vivid Pink", a
(Reuters) - A ring set with "The Vivid Pink", a 5.00 carat cushion-shaped Fancy Vivid Pink Potentially Flawless diamond, the largest such
A pet dog is seen wearing a mask after local
(AP) - A pet dog is seen wearing a mask after local media reported that two dogs were infected with H1N1 flu virus in Beijing, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009.
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(Reuters) - RNPS IMAGES OF THE YEAR 2009 - Seven babies sit in tummy tubs filled with water to cool down after a baby massage class held for young
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(Reuters) - RNPS IMAGES OF THE YEAR 2009 - Women stand with their Afghan Hound before going into the parade ring during the Crufts dog show in
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(AFP) - Cambodian mechanic Nhean Phaloek sits in his self-designed home-made Angkor 333-2010 car at his house in Phnom Penh. The gold-coloured
