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North Korea have pledged to disarm after removal from US list of terrorist sponsors.
Rwandan troops accused of invading Dr Congo in support of Congolese rebels.
The first court-ordered release of Guantanamo detainees has outraged the Bush administration.
Pakistan deports Afghan refugees from war-torn tribal region
A senior army commander has emphasised the importance of negotiations, not violence, in dealing with the Taliban.
US Senate approves controversial nuclear deal with India, while more bombs rock India's restive northeast.
Rumours have emerged that the Taliban leader in Pakistan has died of kidney failure.
A BBC survey shows global majority think the "war on terrorism" is a failure.

Zardari and Karzai pledge to work together in taming their countries' shared border region

Faced with further terrorist attacks, Pakistan's Zardari addresses the UN 

Blasts rock celebrations of Mexico's independence day. The subtle Gen. Petraeus is replaced by the blunter Gen. Odierno in Iraq. Christian factions clash in north Lebanon. Al-Qaida targets soldiers in Mauritania. And much more in today's update.
The Prime Minister of Pakistan was not part of a motorcade targeted by would-be assassins.
Latest tragedy represents a worrying increase in the use of air-power in Afghanistan
Government of Pakistan narrowly avoids collapse after worst terrorist attack in years.
Top al-Qaida leader reportedly killed in heavy fighting in Pakistan.
Foreign journalists find themselves blocked from reporting on China's reaction to Monday's terror attack.
Indian PM offers another £450 million in veiled message to Pakistan's spooks.
Turkey and Iran launch a co-ordinated military strike on the PKK in northern Iraq
Pakistani and Indian army in 12 hour gun battle across disputed border.
Nigerian militants threaten to destroy the country's major oil pipelines in 30 days.
Iran test-fires missiles as experts warn of possible Israeli strike
5 dead and over 300 injured as Mongolia declares first state of emergency since independence.
Pakistani paramilitaries continue offensive against Islamists but face mounting security crisis.
Southern African leaders break with Mbeki and speak out against Mugabe's violent policies in Zimbabwe.
Nigeria's rebels announce a surprise ceasefire just days after their most audacious attack to date.
Rising food prices risk provoking a political backlash against governments worldwide.
Taliban seize villages north of Kandahar, Afghans brace for attack. Nigeria rebels reject summit.
Controversial new law moves one step closer to reality in the UK.

Strengthened Afghan insurgency. Impatient Islamists in Gaza. Rebels reject Somali truce.

Can Sudan peace deal prevent civil war? Pakistan role in terrorism in India. Chavez tells FARC: give up.
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