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Petraeus comments on corruption went too far, say Afghans
Gen. David Petraeus infuriated many Afghans after he said corruption has been a part of Afghan culture and history for “however long this country has probably been in existence."
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Saudi Arabia announces arrest of 110 Al Qaeda suspects
Saudi Arabia said Wednesday that it had arrested 110 Al Qaeda suspects, about half of them foreigners. The Kingdom said the detained men were plotting suicide attacks on the country's oil installations.
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As US troops move into south, Taliban strike elsewhere
NATO forces meet light resistance in Helmand Province, but Afghan insurgents hit back in other parts of the country. Are more US troops needed?
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As US pulls back in Iraq, lost urban footholds
Combat outposts – some 75 small bases credited with playing a crucial role in turning the tide of the war – are being shut down.
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Iran takes goodwill tour to India
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad stops in India Tuesday after visiting Pakistan and Sri Lanka on a trip aimed at inking energy deals and curbing the West's influence.
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