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In Peshawar, foreign hands blamed for heinous market attack: MANY BLAME 'FOREIGN HANDS'
'Taliban would never do this terrible thing' (Post, November 7, 2009)
SOUTH WAZIRISTAN OFFENSIVE: Pakistani army enters last Taliban bastion in S. Waziristan (Post, November 7, 2009)
U.S. is reaching out to East Asia's powerful nations: Obama seeks influence in region to offset China's growing power (Post, November 7, 2009)
More than 25 troops wounded during search: Friendly fire may be to blame in incident in western Afghanistan (Post, November 7, 2009)
Digest: World Digest: Hague court to probe Kenya's post-election strife (Post, November 6, 2009)
Scant details on reaction to U.S. envoys' Burma visit (Post, November 6, 2009)
United Nations mission in Afghanistan relocating workers after Kabul attack: Many will be sent out of country in wake of deadly Kabul attack (Post, November 6, 2009)
Digest: World digest: Pakistani troops, Taliban battle for insurgent base (Post, November 5, 2009)
ELECTION ANNIVERSARY: Obama marks election anniversary by talking education at Wisconsin school (Post, November 5, 2009)
Obama's half brother goes public with new book: HE SAYS THEIR FATHER BEAT HIM
After election, 'I became proud of being an Obama' (Post, November 5, 2009)
Digest: World Digest: U.S. reopens engagement with Burma (Post, November 4, 2009)
India's space ambitions taking off: Nation plans astronaut-training center, manned space mission as it seeks higher profile (Post, November 4, 2009)
NAACP President Benjamin Jealous reaches out to a changing membership: Aiming to expand his membership, national president explains, 'Colored people come in all colors' (Post, November 3, 2009)
North Korea military asserts command over nation's economy (Post, November 3, 2009)
Karzai declared winner of Afghan election a day after rival quits: With Karzai declared winner, many hope political tension is over (Post, November 3, 2009)
Suicide bombing kills 35, injures dozens in Pakistan (Post, November 2, 2009; 2:30 PM)
Afghan election commission declares Karzai winner (Post, November 2, 2009; 12:09 PM)
Abdullah withdraws from Afghan runoff election: Abdullah says he fears more election fraud, but warns supporters against violence (Post, November 2, 2009)
Letter From Indonesia: Behind high-profile murder case, not your usual caddies: A culture of permissiveness on and off the links (Post, November 2, 2009)
Karzai challenger prepares to drop out of presidential race: U.S. PLAYS DOWN SIGNIFICANCE
Clinton says departure won't affect vote's legitimacy (Post, November 1, 2009)
Afghanistan war deaths (Post, November 1, 2009)
Digest: World Digest: Pakistani troops attack 2 Taliban strongholds (Post, November 1, 2009)
Uncertainty over election puts life in Kabul on hold: Uncertainty slows economy, puts plans and dreams on hold (Post, November 1, 2009)
POLITICS DIGEST: Politics Digest: U.S. officials traveling to Burma (Post, October 31, 2009)
In rural India, resistance to proposed nuclear plants: Villagers' refusal to sell land is yet another obstacle for government (Post, October 31, 2009)
Clinton rebukes Pakistan on hunt for al-Qaeda leaders: Secretary, in a rebuke, questions failure to locate terrorist leaders (Post, October 30, 2009)
Obama seeks study on local Afghan leaders for troop decision: Afghan provinces to be analyzed Details should help president determine need (Post, October 29, 2009; 8:23 AM)
In China, too, a health-care system in disarray: Despite recent reforms, 300 million lack insurance -- and gaps in care quality grow (Post, October 29, 2009)
Insurgents kill 5 foreign U.N. workers, 3 others in Kabul: TALIBAN SEEKS TO HINDER VOTE
Aid community reeling over brazen attack (Post, October 29, 2009)
Afghanistan war deaths (Post, October 29, 2009)
Decline in U.S. dollar's value helps the United States but threatens competitors: EUROPE, JAPAN FEAR FALLOUT
Declining value aids U.S. economic recovery (Post, October 29, 2009)
Obama seeks Afghanistan data to determine U.S. troop levels: AFGHAN PROVINCES TO BE ANALYZED
Details should help president determine need (Post, October 29, 2009)
Deadly bombing overshadows Clinton's Pakistan visit: Attack kills at least 100, draws focus away from secretary's mission (Post, October 29, 2009)
Eight U.S. soldiers killed by roadside bombs in Afghanistan: BOMBINGS KILL 8 U.S. SOLDIERS
Firefight breaks out at guesthouse in Kabul (Post, October 28, 2009)
Eight U.S. Soldiers Killed by Roadside Bombs in Afghanistan: DEADLIEST MONTH OF WAR
'Taliban are patrolling and walking freely' (Post, October 28, 2009)
Afghanistan War Deaths (Post, October 28, 2009)
Hillary Clinton visits Pakistan in bid to improve relations (Post, October 28, 2009)
In Pakistan's South Waziristan region, doubts about offensive deepen: FEW WILLING TO BACK ARMY 'There is constant fear in our minds' (Post, October 28, 2009)
Among people of S. Waziristan, doubts about offensive deepen: FEW WILLING TO BACK ARMY
'There is constant fear in our minds' (Post, October 28, 2009)
U.S. official resigns over Afghan war: Foreign Service officer and former Marine captain says he no longer knows why his nation is fighting (Post, October 27, 2009)
Digest: Digest (Post, October 27, 2009)
Americans die as military helicopters crash in Afghanistan: President Karzai rebuffs challenger on conditions for holding runoff (Post, October 27, 2009)
U.S. tested 2 Afghan scenarios in war game: Obama and advisers evaluating exercise that used different troop levels (Post, October 26, 2009)
Digest: World Digest: U.N. inspectors enter Iranian nuclear fuel lab (Post, October 26, 2009)
Karzai holds head high as nation turns to runoff: Afghan president has made his peace -- and expects to win (Post, October 26, 2009)
As Indonesia debates Islam's role, U.S. stays out: Post-9/11 push to boost moderates gives way (Post, October 25, 2009)
Digest: Digest (Post, October 25, 2009)
Karzai rules out sharing power: TALIBAN MAKES THREATS Fraud fears linger over disputed election (Post, October 25, 2009)
Pakistani army recaptures Taliban stronghold of Kotkai: Soldiers push deeper into South Waziristan but face difficulties (Post, October 25, 2009)
China steps up, slowly but surely, to address emissions issue: Driven by climate concerns and a desire to modernize its economy, Beijing has begun addressing the emissions issue (Post, October 24, 2009)
Suicide bomber kills 7 at Pakistan aeronautical complex: Attack is followed by two others elsewhere in the country (Post, October 24, 2009)
U.S. hit list of suspected Afghan drug lords draws protests: PUBLIC OUTRAGE FEARED Justice system will be undermined, officials say (Post, October 24, 2009)
Insurgents putting up tough fight in Waziristan, report says (Post, October 24, 2009)
First day of ASEAN summit hits snags on human rights, other issues (Post, October 24, 2009)
U.S. urges Sri Lanka to probe alleged war crimes by government, rebels: CRIMES ALLEGED ON BOTH SIDES 'Those responsible must be held accountable' (Post, October 23, 2009)
For Kerry, a growing prominence on foreign policy stage: Senator shrugs off 2004 loss to wade into global crises (Post, October 23, 2009)
Kerry visit underscores power still wielded by Pakistani army: Senator meets general in bid to calm furor over U.S. aid terms (Post, October 23, 2009)
Attack in Pakistani capital kills senior military officer, driver: Gun assault in traffic marks new tactic in insurgent campaign (Post, October 23, 2009)
Japan: No base decision soon: Washington concerned as new leaders in Tokyo look to redefine alliance (Post, October 22, 2009; 9:46 AM)
In Helmand, a model for success?: Influx of Marines and focus on security bring peace to a southern Afghan town -- at least for now (Post, October 22, 2009)
Karzai's top rival for Afghan presidency agrees to runoff: Nov. 7 vote still faces obstacles, including possibility of violence (Post, October 22, 2009)
Digest: World digest: Pakistani troops fight to control Taliban chief's home town (Post, October 22, 2009)
U.S. pressures Japan on military package: Washington concerned as new leaders in Tokyo look to redefine alliance (Post, October 22, 2009)
U.S. pressures Japan on military package: Washington concerned as new leaders in Tokyo look to redefine alliance (Post, October 22, 2009)
U.S. deeply split on troop increase for Afghan war: LESS SUPPORT FOR OBAMA
Majority says nation lacks clear strategy (Post, October 21, 2009)
Supreme Court to hear Uighurs' case: Justices to consider whether judges can release them into U.S. (Post, October 21, 2009)
In Pakistan's Punjab area, mixed feelings about army effort: Political and religious landscape shapes reactions in Pakistan's Punjab province (Post, October 21, 2009)
Afghanistan's Karzai accepted runoff election only after hours of tense talks (Post, October 21, 2009)
Karzai expected to agree to runoff: Investigation strips Afghan president of a third of his votes (Post, October 20, 2009)
Flow of terrorist recruits increasing: Westerners attending camps in Pakistan and Afghanistan despite successful U.S. strikes (Post, October 19, 2009)
In Afghanistan, experts question strategy of reconciliation for insurgents: Experts question plan to find, sway group's less extreme members (Post, October 19, 2009)
AFGHAN ELECTIONS: Emanuel says U.S. must gauge viability of government in Kabul (Post, October 19, 2009)
Pakistani army pushes deeper into South Waziristan: Civilians fleeing tribal area tell of firefights, explosions (Post, October 19, 2009)
India's green industries watch as world reassess emissions policy: As world reassesses emissions policy, young green industries appear in limbo (Post, October 19, 2009)
ÂBrick Wall' Feared in Afghan Election: Karzai Expected to Reject Call for Runoff (Post, October 18, 2009)
Military Seeks $1.3 Billion for Construction Projects in Afghanistan (Post, October 18, 2009)
Pakistan Launches Ground Offensive in South Waziristan: 30,000 Troops Deploy In Militant Stronghold (Post, October 18, 2009)
Afghanistan War Deaths (Post, October 17, 2009)
Karzai Aide Casts Doubt on Findings of Electoral Panel (Post, October 17, 2009)
Runoff Expected In Afghan Election: Fraud Probe Reduces Karzai's Share of Vote To About 47 Percent (Post, October 16, 2009)
Attacks on Law Enforcement Facilities Kill 39 in Pakistan: Law Enforcement Facilities Targeted (Post, October 16, 2009)
What's Gotten Into N. Korea?: A Recent Spate of Friendly Gestures May Signal New Priorities (Post, October 15, 2009; 6:54 AM)
Win or Lose, Abdullah May Play Pivotal Role in Afghanistan: Reaction to Results Of Recount Crucial (Post, October 15, 2009)
Obama Focuses on Civilian Effort in Afghanistan Strategy Review (Post, October 15, 2009)
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