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Fri, 9 May 2008 08:14:00 GMT

Govt to invite fresh tenders for Afghan Parliament

New Delhi (PTI): Fresh tenders are being floated by the government in its efforts to construct a new building for the Afghan Parliament as it has failed to receive any response from the construction companies that had evinced interest in the bids. 'We
Fri, 9 May 2008 08:14:00 GMT

AP International NewsBrief at 3:49 a.m. EDT

UN blasts Myanmar for visa policy on aid workers YANGON, Myanmar (AP), Myanmar's refusal to give visas to relief experts is 'unprecedented' in the history of humanitarian work, the United Nations charged Friday. A spokesman of the World Food Program says
Fri, 9 May 2008 08:09:00 GMT

US: Several militants killed in Afghanistan clash

KABUL, Afghanistan-Coalition troops have killed several militants in southern Afghanistan, the U.S.-led coalition said Friday. A statement Friday said the militants were involved in weapons smuggling in the Garmser district of Helmand province.
Fri, 9 May 2008 08:09:00 GMT

AP International NewsBrief at 3:55 a.m. EDT

UN blasts Myanmar for visa policy on aid workers YANGON, Myanmar (AP), Myanmar's refusal to give visas to relief experts is 'unprecedented' in the history of humanitarian work, the United Nations charged Friday. A spokesman of the World Food Program says
Fri, 9 May 2008 08:09:00 GMT

AP International NewsBrief at 3:58 a.m. EDT

UN blasts Myanmar for visa policy on aid workers YANGON, Myanmar (AP), The United Nations blasted Myanmar's military junta on Friday, calling its refusal to let in foreign aid workers 'unprecedented' as survivors of a devastating cyclone waited for food,
Fri, 9 May 2008 08:09:00 GMT

US: Several militants killed in Afghanistan clash

Coalition troops have killed several militants in southern Afghanistan, the U.S.-led coalition said Friday.A statement Friday said the militants were involved in weapons smuggling in the Garmser district of Helmand province.Insurgents on Thursday
Fri, 9 May 2008 08:08:00 GMT

Australia probes Afghan detainees mistreatment allegations

SYDNEY (AFP) - The Australian military Friday said it was investigating allegations that its troops mistreated suspected insurgents in Afghanistan, shortly after a special forces soldier was killed there. SYDNEY (AFP) - The Australian military Friday
Fri, 9 May 2008 08:05:00 GMT

US: Several militants killed in Afghanistan c ...

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Fri, 9 May 2008 08:05:00 GMT

US: Several militants killed in Afghanistan clash

KABUL, Afghanistan - The U.S.-led coalition says its troops have killed several militants in southern Afghanistan. KABUL, Afghanistan - The U.S.-led coalition says its troops have killed several militants in southern Afghanistan. Source: AP
Fri, 9 May 2008 08:04:00 GMT

Afghans meet to restore dialogue

There has been a significant increase in the number of attacks this yearTribal leaders, members of civil society and politicians in Afghanistan have held a meeting to discuss ways of bringing peace to the country. The gathering took place in a tent in
Fri, 9 May 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Aussie troops accused of mistreating ...

Aussie troops accused of mistreating Taliban detainees Australian troops in Afghanistan have been accused of mistreating a number of Taliban detainees, the Department of Defence says.'Australian commanders in Afghanistan have ordered an investigation
Fri, 9 May 2008 07:56:00 GMT

US: Several militants killed in Afghanistan clash

The U.S.-led coalition says its troops have killed several militants in southern Afghanistan. A statement Friday said the militants were involved in weapons smuggling in the Garmser district of Helmand province. Insurgents on Thursday attacked the
Fri, 9 May 2008 07:51:00 GMT

Gitmo judge irate over withholding of Khadr's records

GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, CUBA -- A U.S. military judge threatened to suspend the war-crimes trial of a Canadian detainee, scolding the government yesterday for failing to provide records of his confinement at Guantanamo. Lawyers for Omar Khadr say
Fri, 9 May 2008 07:47:00 GMT

UAE's Dnata to enhance presence in Afghanistan

(MENAFN) Dnata Travel, the retail travel arm of Dnata Travel Services, has signed a joint venture with Dunya Travel to strengthen its expertise in Afghanistan, Gulf News reported.Dnata Travel, from its base in Dubai, has been servicing major contracts
Fri, 9 May 2008 07:44:00 GMT

Surging food prices bite across Asia

sydney ? From the rice paddies of Asia to the wheat fields of Australia, the soaring price of food is breaking the budgets of the poor and raising the spectres of hunger and unrest, experts warn. A billion people in Asia are seriously affected by the
Fri, 9 May 2008 07:37:00 GMT

U.S., British integrate UAV units

BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan, May 8 (UPI) -- The growing reliance on unmanned aerial vehicles in Afghanistan has resulted in a close collaboration between U.S. and British units. Officials say the 42nd Expeditionary Attack Squadron has MQ-9 Reaper UAVs
Fri, 9 May 2008 07:35:00 GMT

Australia probes claims soldiers abused Afghan prisoners

(AP) - Australia is investigating allegations that its soldiers mistreated suspected insurgents in prison in Afghanistan, the military said Friday. A senior Afghan National Army commander made the allegations during a weekend meeting with NATO-led
Fri, 9 May 2008 07:30:00 GMT

Al-Qaida in Iraq leader arrested, Iraqis say

BAGHDAD ? The leader of al-Qaida in Iraq, Abu Ayyub al-Masri, was arrested in the northern city of Mosul, the Iraqi Defense Ministry spokesman said Thursday. Spokesman Mohammed al-Askari said the arrest of al-Masri, also known as Abu Hamza al-Muhajir,
Fri, 9 May 2008 07:27:00 GMT

DoD: 43,000 unfit troops sent to war

U.S. troops listed as medically unfit for combat in the weeks before their scheduled deployment to Iraq or Afghanistan since 2003 were sent anyway, Pentagon records show. This reliance on troops found medically ?nondeployable? is another sign of
Fri, 9 May 2008 07:26:00 GMT

Australia probes claims soldiers abused Afghan prisoners

An Afghan police officer shouts to bystanders, as he stands near the wreckage of vehicle which was used by a suicide bomber in Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday, May 8, 2008. The suicide bomber in a car blew himself up close to a convoy of foreign troops in
Fri, 9 May 2008 07:17:00 GMT

Netherlands pledges EUR 4 million for Afghan human rights

The funds will go to improving women's rights and national reconciliation programme in Afghanistan. 9 May 2008AFGHANISTAN - Foreign Minister Maxime Verhagen began a short visit to Afghanistan on Thursday. The trip will include meetings with President
Fri, 9 May 2008 07:13:00 GMT

Bangladesh face Kyrgyzstan in a must-win situation

Dhaka, May 8 (bdnews24.com) - Bangladesh will face an uphill task to ensure their AFC Challenge Cup's finals berth when they take on hosts Kyrgyzstan in the Group C last match in Bishkek Friday. Bangladesh, who were held to a goalless against Afghanistan
Fri, 9 May 2008 07:07:00 GMT

Australia probes claims soldiers abused Afghan prisoners

SYDNEY, Australia (AP) -- Australia is investigating allegations that its soldiers mistreated suspected insurgents in prison in Afghanistan, the military said Friday. A senior Afghan National Army commander made the allegations during a weekend meeting
Fri, 9 May 2008 07:05:00 GMT

New general arrives to take up command of Canadian troops in Afghanistan

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Fri, 9 May 2008 07:04:00 GMT

Australia probes claims soldiers abused Afghan prisoners

SYDNEY, AustraliaAustralia is investigating allegations that its soldiers mistreated suspected insurgents in prison in Afghanistan, the military said Friday.A senior Afghan National Army commander made the allegations during a weekend meeting with
Fri, 9 May 2008 06:58:00 GMT

'Blue Dog' Democrats Join GOP in Opposing War Bill

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi yesterday postponed consideration of a bill that would continue funding for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan as a bloc of conservative Democrats balked at the high cost of including several of Pelosi's favored domestic spending
Fri, 9 May 2008 06:55:00 GMT

Pentagon Could Move Marines to Afghanistan

The Marine Corps may begin shifting its major combat forces out of Iraq to focus on Afghanistan in 2009 if greater security in Iraq allows a reduction of Marines there, top Pentagon officials said yesterday. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and Adm.
Fri, 9 May 2008 06:54:00 GMT

Australia inquiry against troops

troops in AfghanistanThe Australian military says it is probing allegations that its soldiers mistreated prisoners in Afghanistan. A senior Afghan commander expressed concerns about the Australian soldiers' behaviour during a meeting with Nato-led
Fri, 9 May 2008 06:43:00 GMT

Australia probes claims soldiers abused Afghan prisoners

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - Australia is investigating allegations that its soldiers mistreated suspected insurgents in prison in Afghanistan, the military said Friday. A senior Afghan National Army commander made the allegations during a weekend meeting with
Fri, 9 May 2008 06:41:00 GMT

Australia probes claims soldiers abused Afghan prisoners

SYDNEY, Australia-Australia is investigating allegations that its soldiers mistreated suspected insurgents in prison in Afghanistan, the military said Friday. A senior Afghan National Army commander made the allegations during a weekend meeting with
Fri, 9 May 2008 06:37:00 GMT