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Aerial attacks kill 22 militants in Pakistan (2nd Roundup)

Aug 29, 2008, 17:28 GMT

Islamabad - At least 22 pro-Taliban militants were killed as jet planes pounded insurgents' position, while four people died when troops foiled a car suicide bombing in north-west Pakistan, security officials said. ... more

EU provides humanitarian aid to India, Nepal flood victims

Aug 29, 2008, 15:04 GMT

Brussels - The European Commission said Friday it was providing more than 2 million euros (3 million dollars) in humanitarian aid to help the victims of floods in northern India and Nepal. ... more

Bangladesh announces talks to ease tensions ahead of polls (Roundup)

Aug 29, 2008, 14:28 GMT

Dhaka - The military-backed interim government in Bangladesh plans to hold talks beginning next week with major political parties to ease rising tensions ahead of the promised year-end general election, officials said Friday. ... more

Coalition: Around 2 dozen Taliban killed in Afghanistan (Roundup)

Aug 29, 2008, 14:12 GMT

Kabul - More than a dozen militants were killed after they attacked a US military base in southern Afghanistan, while up to 12 other militants were killed in a fight with coalition forces in an eastern region, the US military said Friday. ... more

50,000 Christian institutions in India shut down to protest attacks

Aug 29, 2008, 12:48 GMT

New Delhi - Nearly 50,000 schools, colleges and educational institutions run by Christian organizations and individuals across India shut down Friday to protest continuing violence against Christians in the eastern state of Orissa. ... more

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Call for freedom overtakes land row in Kashmir (News Feature)

Two dead, 20 injured as Pakistani troops foil suicide attack (Roundup)

Bangladesh overturns verdict against officers in prison massacre