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4th US missile strike in 24 hrs in Pakistan

DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan (AP) — A suspected American missile strike killed five alleged militants in northwestern Pakistan early…

Circus fish-swallowing act dropped in Australia

SYDNEY (AP) — A Russian circus touring Australia has dropped an act in which a performer swallows a live fish then regurgitates it…

China boat captain could stand trial for collision

TOKYO (AP) — The captain of the Chinese fishing boat that collided with Japanese patrol vessels near disputed islands could stand trial…

Blind activist lawyer set to be released in China

DONGSHIGU VILLAGE, China (AP) — Heavy security surrounded the rural home of a blind, self-taught activist lawyer to be released from a…

Dynasty speculation on North Korea founding day

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea celebrated its 62nd anniversary Thursday with odes to supreme leader Kim Jong Il, amid…

East Timor deputy PM quits amid spat with boss

DILI, East Timor (AP) — One of East Timor's deputy prime ministers said he has resigned after Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao publicly…

South Korea imposes independent sanctions on Iran

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea said it will ban many financial dealings with Iran and impose other penalties as part of a U.S…

Australia's new crop of lawmakers meet in Canberra

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Among the newly elected legislators congregating for the first time Thursday at Parliament House were…

Mullah Omar tells Afghans Taliban are winning

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban's shadowy leader told Afghans on Wednesday that the insurgents are winning the war and warned…

Suspected US missile attacks rock NW Pakistan

DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan (AP) — Three suspected U.S. missile strikes in less than 12 hours hit militant targets in northwestern…

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