Taliban: Kandahar bombings a ‘warning’ to NATO

The Taliban say deadly bomb attacks in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar were a warning to NATO's top general as he plans a major offensive against the insurgents in the region.

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Egypt cancels unveiling of restored synagogue

Egypt canceled the inauguration of a restored synagogue on Sunday citing objections to Israel's treatment of Muslims in the occupied territories as well as alleged excesses during an earlier ceremony.

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‘Kick-Ass’ Does Just That, Plus Confirms Nerd Dominance at SXSW

If 2009, with 'Zombieland,' 'The Hangover' and 'Year One,' was the year of the popular awkward guy, then 2010 confirms our suspicions: geeky, comic-book reading, 'Star Trek' quoting nerds are officially cooler than Vince Vaughn's suave in 'Couples Retreat.' At the start of South By Southwest's film festival on Friday, the block-long ...

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Protesters surge into Bangkok, demand new election

Tens of thousands of red-shirted protesters rallied in Thailand's capital Sunday to press their demand that the government dissolve Parliament or face massive demonstrations at key sites in the city.

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Pakistani jets pound Taliban hide-outs

Pakistani fighter jets pounded a series of Taliban hide-outs near the Afghan border Sunday, killing nine insurgents, a local official said.

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Clegg: I am not the kingmaker

The British people, not the Liberal Democrats, will decide which party forms the next government, Nick Clegg will tell his party's spring conference.

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Strong earthquake rocks central Japan

A strong earthquake has hit central Japan, rattling buildings in the crowded Tokyo capital.

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Spate of Myanmar privatisations raises questions

BANGKOK (AFP) - Myanmar's junta has embarked on a flurry of privatisations of state firms, raising questions about whether it is reforming the economy or trying to take profits before 2010 elections.

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China alleges diplomatic snub at Copenhagen summit

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said he was snubbed at last year's Copenhagen climate change conference and fired back Sunday at critics who accuse China of arrogance.

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Kissinger released from Seoul hospital

Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger was released from a Seoul hospital Sunday after recovering from stomach pains, a hospital spokesman said.

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