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UN: Civilian deaths in Afghan war hit record high (AP)

February 4, 2012
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UN: Civilian deaths in Afghan war hit record high 
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AP – Last year was the deadliest on record for civilians in the Afghan war, with 3,021 killed as insurgents ratcheted up violence with suicide attacks and roadside bombs, the United Nations said Saturday. (rwad on here …) Related items Taliban deny their leader sent letter to Obama (AP) Japan's Panasonic set for record...

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Indonesian pilot arrested for alleged drug use (AP)

February 4, 2012
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AP – Indonesian police say they have arrested an airline pilot on suspicion of using illegal drugs three hours before flying. (rwad on here …) Related items Indonesian charged with blasphemy for atheist post (AP) One killed in Papua mine clash Thailand launches new push against illegal drugs (AP) Hong Kong To Launch Microfinance...

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Taliban deny their leader sent letter to Obama (AP)

February 4, 2012
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Taliban deny their leader sent letter to Obama 
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AP – The Afghan Taliban on Saturday denied that their leader Mullah Omar had written to President Barack Obama last July. (rwad on here …) Related items Amid peace bid, U.S. got purported letter from Taliban (Reuters) Afghan Taliban say recruited soldier who killed French troops (Reuters) Pakistan Taliban commander confirms peace talks (AP)...

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Afghan officials try to open Kabul airport (AP)

February 4, 2012
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Afghan officials try to open Kabul airport 
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AP – Afghan officials say they are hopeful that the country’s largest airport will reopen after being closed due to heavy snowfall. (rwad on here …) Related items Filipino troops still searching for terrorist (AP) Tsunami Debris and North America: Is the Tail Wagging the Dog? Tsunami Debris & North America: Is the Tail...

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State election has big implications for all India (AP)

February 4, 2012
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AP – One of India’s most powerful and controversial politicians rises from a throne-like armchair, a clutch of candidates standing deferentially behind her and two large portraits flanking the stage. A gated semicircle keeps tens of thousands of supporters 20 yards (meters) away. (rwad on here …) Related items Gas blast kills 11 coal...

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Taiwan Bonds Drop for 3rd Day, Currency Rises on Growth Optimism

February 4, 2012
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Taiwan’s government bonds dropped for a third day and the local dollar strengthened after reports that showed better-than-forecast growth in U.S. jobs, fueling optimism the global economy is recovering. (read the story …) Related items Thailand May Add to Rate Interest Cuts as Growth Risks Loom After Floods Thailand May Add to Rate Cuts...

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Taiwan seeks Chinese investment in infrastructure

February 4, 2012
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A senior official says Taiwan will welcome Chinese investment in the island's infrastructure — while banning Chinese funds in the property market to prevent speculation.Incoming Interior Minister Lee Hong-yuan … (read the story …) Related items Taiwan wants Chinese to invest in its infrastructure but stay away from property market China's Wen presses Saudi...

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Taiwan wants Chinese to invest in its infrastructure but stay away from property market

February 4, 2012
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TAIPEI, Taiwan – A senior official says Taiwan will welcome Chinese investment in the island's infrastructure — while banning Chinese funds in the property market to prevent speculation. (read the story …) Related items India's appetite for 'apps' grows Buyers target Hong Kong’s ‘haunted houses’ Saudi Arabia, Asia set to dominate sukuk market in...

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Saudi- Murder convict executed

February 4, 2012
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(MENAFN – Arab News) Saudi Arabia on Thursday executed a man convicted of murder in the Kingdom's southwest, the Interior Ministry said. Abulrahman Al-Qarni shot dead fellow Saudi Mushabab … (read the story …) Related items Saudi- Kingdom capable of handling any future oil shortage: Al-Naimi Saudi- Kingdom, Iraq not to execute each other's...

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Afghan civilian death toll rises

February 4, 2012
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The number of civilians killed and injured in the Afghan conflict has risen for the fifth year in a row, a UN report reveals. (read the story…) Related items Death of Pakistan's IT girl genius China microbloggers up four-fold South Korea reaches out to North Korea after Kim Jong-il death S Korea ex-first lady...

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