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Blasphemy riots: 6 examples around the world
Many Muslims consider any depiction of the prophet to be forbidden, and Islamic teachings call for handling the Quran with respect. Incidents of both intentional and unintentional disrespect have occasionally prompted protests and violence around the world. Here are six examples:
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6 perfect gifts for the book lover in your life
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In Pictures: F-15 fighter jet
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10 perfect books for Valentine's Day gifts
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In Pictures: Joe Lieberman
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10 perfect books for Valentine's Day gifts
Chocolates disappear, flowers fade, and jewelry goes out of style. But books remain forever. If you're looking for the perfect Valentine's Day gift, one of the following titles is sure to suit.
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In Pictures: Joe Lieberman
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Robert Gates in Afghanistan to view progress, meet troops
Robert Gates' trip is touted as a holiday visit to thank close to 100,000 U.S. troops serving in the war.
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Opinion: War on terror: Obama softened the language, but hardened Muslim hearts
The Obama administration’s shift in counterterrorism language sought to bridge the divide with the Muslim world and soften Americans’ fear of Islam. But the new rhetoric hasn't matched policy, and the unintended costs at home and abroad have been high.
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NATO attack in Pakistan was 'self-defense,' says US
The Pakistani government strongly condemned a series of manned airstrikes on Pakistani soil, including two NATO attacks that officials say killed about 55 suspected insurgents over the weekend.
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Afghans protest Quran burning
A number of protests broke out in Afghanistan Friday and turned violent in response to Quran-burning plans by a Florida pastor, even after the pastor said he cancelled those plans.
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Afghanistan corruption: How one town battled a shoddy school and won
Afghanistan corruption is widespread. Some activists say efforts to help ordinary Afghans resist the powerful may prove more successful than targeting big names.
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Afghanistan war: USAID spends too much, too fast to win hearts and minds
In the Afghanistan war, it's quantity vs. quality: The USAID battle for hearts and minds is being lost just as President Obama's 'civilian surge' prepares to more than double annual assistance to $5 billion.
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Taliban attacks kill 8 US soldiers within 24 hours
Taliban attacks on Tuesday night and Wednesday killed at least eight US soldiers, highlighting the militant group's intensifying insurgency campaign.
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Afghan peace conference urges government negotiations with insurgents
The Afghan peace conference wrapped up Friday by urging the government to take step towards negotiations with insurgents.
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Detainees held by US in Afghanistan can't contest custody, court finds
Friday's ruling is a victory for the US government, which seeks to hold enemy combatants indefinitely at Afghanistan's Bagram Air Base. Detainees' lawyers had argued for judicial oversight.
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Taliban attack Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan
An eight-hour firefight at Bagram Air Base killed an American contractor and injured nine US servicemen.
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Bagram attack kills US contractor, wounds nine NATO soldiers
An American contractor was killed when the Afghanistan Taliban launched a 'spectacular' assault on Bagram Air Base this morning. The Bagram attack followed Tuesday's bombing in Kabul that killed six foreign troops – and underscored the capital's vulnerability.
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In Afghanistan war, a kinder, gentler night raid?
Gen. Stanley McChrystal has issued new rules designed to make night raids less invasive, as part of the broader Afghanistan war strategy to win over the population. Some soldiers say it’s hamstringing their ability to nab Taliban militants.
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Can US supply Afghanistan war without Kyrgyzstan's Manas airfield?
The US military may retain access to Manas airfield – a key transit hub for the Afghanistan war – despite the turmoil in Kyrgyzstan. But given the weakness of other supply routes, the loss would deal a major blow.
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No more Burger King on Afghanistan base? Soldiers grumble.
The US military may shut down ‘nonessential’ fast food joints like Burger King at their largest air base in Afghanistan. Soldiers lament the loss: 'Do they think we have it easy in this war zone?’
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In Pictures: Fighting continues in Afghanistan
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Afghanistan troop surge could be a slow rollout
Any surge of US troops to Afghanistan is likely to be tougher than it was in Iraq, because of the dearth of good roads and airfields, say defense officials.
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Want to buy US military wares in Afghanistan? Go to Obama Market.
Afghanistan vendors in the 'Obama Market' in Kabul sell MREs, military cots, and goggles like those used by the American military. It's not clear where they come from, but the Otis Spunkmeyer cookies are popular.
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Obama's Guantánamo, counterterror policies similar to Bush's?
Afghanistan's Bagram is becoming the new Guantánamo, one legal scholar said at a gathering of the American Constitution Society.
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US allows Bagram detainees to challenge detention
The move will affect some of the 600 prisoners at the Afghanistan airbase. But they will not have access to lawyers or US courts.
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Captured US soldier in Taliban video: Held by Haqqani network?
The area the kidnapping took place suggests the kidnapping of Pfc. Bowe Bergdahl is most likely the work of the Haqqani network, an Al Qaeda-linked group, analysts say.
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A rare attack on Bagram Air Field
Rockets struck Bagram Air Field north of Kabul, Afghanistan, in the early hours of Sunday morning, killing two US soldiers and injuring six. Normally, Bagram is a serene oasis of Americana.
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Rohde: media face tough choices in kidnap cases
Should the media have kept the capture of The New York Times journalist quiet during his seven months of captivity?
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In Afghanistan, US troops thwart IED threat
With new technology and close monitoring of culverts and ditches, they have reduced the rudimentary bombs' effectiveness by 20 percent since last year.
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