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Afghan vows to keep corrupt officials out of govt

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:08:20 -0500

The embattled Afghan president pledged Sunday that there would be no place for corrupt officials in his new administration - a demand made by Washington and its international partners as they ponder sending more troops to confront the Taliban and shore up his government.

Iraq electoral law passes, sets up national vote

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:01:25 -0500

Iraq's parliament ended weeks of debate Sunday and passed a long-delayed law paving the way for the planned January election to go forward, sidestepping a crisis that could have delayed the U.S. troop withdrawal.

Earthquake measuring 6.7 reported near Indonesia

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:11:14 -0500

A strong earthquake was reported in the ocean off Indonesia on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

AP interview: Pablo Escobar's son asks forgiveness

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:00:19 -0500

After notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar was killed, the son who many thought would succeed him fled Colombia, assumed a new identity and lived a low-profile life as an architect in Argentina.

Clinton: Berlin Wall festivities not just a party

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:16:14 -0500

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton urged Europeans and Americans on Sunday to see the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall as a call to action against new global threats.

Chinese premier pledges funds, aid to Africa

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:51:16 -0500

China's premier on Sunday pledged $10 billion in new low interest loans to African nations over three years, offering the beleaguered continent sorely needed cash while dismissing criticism that Beijing's motives in Africa are far from altruistic.

Dalai Lama visits town near Tibet, angering China

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:26:36 -0500

Joyous Buddhist pilgrims welcomed the Dalai Lama back Sunday to the Himalayan town he first set foot in five decades ago while fleeing Chinese rule in his native Tibet - a rare trip close to his homeland that has angered Beijing.

Germany celebrates memory of Berlin Wall falling

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:20:35 -0500

With concerts and memorials on Monday, Germans will celebrate the day the Berlin Wall came crashing down 20 years ago.

Pakistani gov't pressured on post-offensive plan

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:16:35 -0500

As Pakistan's army plows ahead with its offensive in South Waziristan, its success is at risk because the government has yet to come up with a plan to run and rebuild the lawless territory so that the Taliban and al-Qaida don't re-emerge.

Iranian lawmaker warns Russia over missile delay

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:14:35 -0500

A senior Iranian lawmaker warned Russia that its delay in delivering an anti-aircraft missile defense system to Tehran could harm relations between the two countries, state television reported Sunday.