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Six World Vision Aid Workers Killed In Pakistan
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:50:00 -0500
A local police chief said 10 gunmen armed with grenades attacked the offices of the Christian aid group helping earthquake survivors in a small town in the country's northwest. Four people were wounded.

Fear Of Taliban Hinders U.S. Efforts In Marjah
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:15:00 -0500
U.S. Marines are now trying to build relationships with local people after gaining ground in the southern Afghanistan area of Marjah. But after two years of Taliban control, the group's presence is still deeply felt — especially the threats sent in "night letters" to those who cooperate with foreigners.

After Quake, Haiti Seeks Better Business Climate
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:02:00 -0500
Haiti's small business elite sees January's earthquake as an opportunity, but not just to make money. They say it's a chance to refashion the corrupt, inefficient way things are done in Haiti, while marshaling international support to boost the country's industries.

British Coroner Blames Military For Soldiers' Deaths
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:00:00 -0500
A coroner in Britain has ruled that four British troops who died in Afghanistan were "unlawfully killed." He pointed the finger of blame not at the Taliban, but at the British defense establishment. Coroner David Masters also cited serious inadequacies in training and equipment which emerged during the inquest, and said he would raise the issue with the Defense Ministry.

Intelligence Wins Boost U.S.-Pakistani Relations
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:00:00 -0500
The United State's relationship with Pakistan has been bolstered by successful intelligence operations. Skepticism persists over whether Pakistan really intends to pursue the Afghan militants on its soil. U.S. officials site a positive change in mood, but both sides are wary about over-promising what this new found friendship can deliver.

Afghan Women Wary Of Overtures To Taliban
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500
Taliban rule was a dark period for women in Afghanistan, and they want to make sure their fears are not forgotten as the new government in Kabul tries to find ways to make peace with the fighters.

South African Official's Luxe Lifestyle Raises Doubts
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500
The lifestyle and business relationships of Julius Malema, an official of the ruling African National Congress, are coming under intense scrutiny. His dealings, among others, are prompting calls for "lifestyle audits" to help root out corruption.

Global University Eliminates Barriers To Education
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500
At University of the People, students from across the globe have access to free online classes in business administration and computer science. The school has attracted about 380 students from 81 countries. But in order to survive, the university needs more to enroll, its founder says.

Pennsylvania Woman Indicted On Terrorism Charges
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:53:00 -0500
Colleen R. LaRose is accused of using the Internet to recruit jihadist fighters and help terrorists overseas, even agreeing to move to Europe to try to kill a Swedish artist, prosecutors said Tuesday. She called herself JihadJane in a YouTube video in which she said she was "desperate" to ease the suffering of Muslims, the indictment said.

New Law In Myanmar Bars Suu Kyi From Election
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:28:00 -0500
The law excludes anyone convicted by a court from participating in elections. The Nobel laureate, who has spent 14 of the past 20 years in detention, was convicted last August of violating the terms of her house arrest by briefly sheltering an American who swam to her lakeside residence.

For Quake Scientists, Chile Becomes A Unique Lab
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:30:00 -0500
Following the massive earthquake that struck on Feb. 27, scientists have flocked to Chile with the goal of picking up enough clues to one day predict when the next big one will strike.

Pakistan Arrests Throw Afghan Taliban Into Disarray
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:00:00 -0500
Pakistani security forces have arrested about half of the Afghan Taliban's leadership over the past few weeks, throwing the group's leadership into disarray. That could hamper the Taliban's operations against U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan, stall any potential peace negotiations and usher in more hard-line replacements.

Gates Tours Former Taliban Area In Afghanistan
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:12:00 -0500
Defense Secretary Robert Gates visited U.S. troops in Kandahar and Helmand provinces on Tuesday. He handed out Purple Hearts and Silver Stars, and toured an Afghan market.

Gates Tours 'Reborn' Town In Southern Afghanistan
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:56:00 -0500
The defense secretary aimed to show progress in the expanded war against insurgents in south Afghanistan. Now Zad was the scene of first significant military push following President Obama's announcement in early December that he would add 30,000 troops atop 17,000 reinforcements he had already sent into the flagging war.

Biden Criticizes Israeli Plan For 1,600 New Homes
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:20:00 -0500
Israel's Interior Ministry announced the plans for construction in disputed east Jerusalem just as the U.S. vice president was wrapping up a series of meetings with Israeli leaders. Biden said the timing of the announcement was especially troubling coming on the eve of a new round of peace talks.

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