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Russian Troops Digging Trenches, Fortifications in Georgia - FOXNews -

The Age

Russian Troops Digging Trenches, Fortifications in Georgia FOXNews - 1 hour ago AP August 21: Russain soldiers stand guard as Georgian protester waves with Georgian flag near the town of Igoeti. August 21: Russain soldiers stand guard as Georgian protester waves with Georgian flag near the town of Igoeti. The "Morons" Are in Moscow Washington Post South Ossetia rally blasts Georgia Reuters The Associated Press - Times Online - New York Times - Voice of America all 5,753 news articles

Spanish plane that crashed had overheated gauge - International Herald Tribune -

Spanish plane that crashed had overheated gauge International Herald Tribune - 1 hour ago AP MADRID, Spain: The plane that crashed in Madrid abandoned a first attempt at takeoff because of an air gauge that showed overheating, but the company said Thursday it was not sure what caused the accident. Video: Spain Mourns Victims of Crash AssociatedPress UPDATE 3-Spain mourns, jet had problems before deadly crash Reuters guardian.co.uk - Wall Street Journal - The Associated Press - Voice of America all 3,326 news articles

Suicide Attack at Pakistan Arms Plant Kills 60 People - New York Times -

Boston Globe

Suicide Attack at Pakistan Arms Plant Kills 60 People New York Times - 3 hours ago By SALMAN MASOOD and GRAHAM BOWLEY ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - At least 60 people were killed and scores injured when two suicide attackers blew themselves up Thursday outside the entry gates of Pakistan’s largest military munitions plant, the police and ... Video: Pakistan arms depot hit by double suicide attack - 21 Aug 08 AlJazeeraEnglish Pakistan bombers hit arms factory BBC News Xinhua - United Press International - The Associated Press - International Herald Tribune all 1,128 news articles

US, Iraq say key security deal almost signed - AFP -

New York Daily News

US, Iraq say key security deal almost signed AFP - 40 minutes ago BAGHDAD (AFP) - Washington and Baghdad said on Thursday they were very close to signing a crucial military deal that would decide the future of American forces in Iraq after the UN mandate expires in December. Against the Iraq War? FOXNews No deal reached over future of US troops in Iraq guardian.co.uk New York Times - PRESS TV - Bloomberg - Swissinfo all 764 news articles

Suicide bombers kill 59 at Pakistani arms factory - The Associated Press -

Radio Australia

Suicide bombers kill 59 at Pakistani arms factory The Associated Press - 1 hour ago ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) - Two Taliban suicide bombers blew themselves up at the gates to a huge weapons factory near Pakistan's capital Thursday, killing at least 59 people and wounding 70 in one of the country's worst terrorist attacks. News Analysis: Musharraf's resignation, a choice better than ... Xinhua Violence hits Pakistan as ruling parties squabble Reuters UK guardian.co.uk - AFP - Bloomberg - ThreatsWatch.Org all 1,786 news articles

NATO denies airstrike killed French troops - CNN International -

Times Online

NATO denies airstrike killed French troops CNN International - 59 minutes ago (CNN) -- NATO disputes a report published in one of France's major daily newspapers that said French soldiers involved in deadly fighting in Afghanistan earlier this week were struck by NATO airstrikes. Video: Online homage to French soldiers killed in Afghanistan france24english NATO denies friendly fire killed French troops in Afghanistan AFP Xinhua - BBC News - The Associated Press - Reuters UK all 2,176 news articles

Russia Halts NATO Military Cooperation - Deutsche Welle -

Spiegel Online

Russia Halts NATO Military Cooperation Deutsche Welle - 33 minutes ago NATO says Russia has halted all military cooperation with the Western alliance in the latest sign of tension between Moscow and the West over the invasion of Georgia. Russia temporarily suspends military cooperation with NATO RIA Novosti Russian diplomat warns of Georgia issue's impact on Russia-NATO ties Xinhua BurlingtonFreePress.com - USA Today - Washington Times all 2,144 news articles

Russia threatens to suspend NATO cooperation - Christian Science Monitor -

ABC News

Russia threatens to suspend NATO cooperation Christian Science Monitor - 3 hours ago Moscow believes the US-Poland deal for a missile defense system makes it more vulnerable to a nuclear attack. By Liam Stack The United States and Poland signed a deal in Warsaw on Wednesday to place 10 interceptor missiles on Polish territory as part ... Video: Moscow Angered by US-Poland Missle Deal AssociatedPress BMD Focus: Balance of power rides again United Press International Economist - New York Times - Los Angeles Times - Aljazeera.net all 3,703 news articles

Nuclear exporters mull lifting India trade ban - The Associated Press -

Sify

Nuclear exporters mull lifting India trade ban The Associated Press - 1 hour ago VIENNA, Austria (AP) - A group of nations that export nuclear material on Thursday debated whether to give India access to nuclear fuel and technology - a decision crucial to finalizing a landmark US-India deal lifting a ban on such sales. US pushing NSG over India deal PRESS TV Indian Atomic Accord Discussed by Nuclear Suppliers (Update1) Bloomberg AFP - International Herald Tribune - Monsters and Critics.com - Times of India all 683 news articles

Leaders threaten to isolate Fiji - BBC News -

Times Online

Leaders threaten to isolate Fiji BBC News - 9 hours ago South Pacific leaders have warned Fiji it faces suspension from their regional grouping unless it fails to show progress towards holding elections. Fiji and the Pacific Islands Summit Economist Pacific Islands Forum leaders issue declaration on climate change Xinhua Yokwe - New Zealand Herald - Global Voices Online - Radio Australia all 691 news articles

Israel concerned over possible Russia-Syria arms deal - Xinhua -

Times Online

Israel concerned over possible Russia-Syria arms deal Xinhua - 37 minutes ago JERUSALEM, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) -- Israeli President Shimon Peres on Thursday expressed his concern over the possibility that Russia might deploy missiles in Syria, and Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni cautioned such a move would destabilize the Middle East. Syrian leader backs Russia over Georgia conflict AFP Barak: Israel analyzing implications of Assad's trip to Russia Ynetnews BBC News - International Herald Tribune - Forbes - Telegraph.co.uk all 170 news articles

Zimbabwe Opposition Party Weighs Options - Voice of America -

BBC News

Zimbabwe Opposition Party Weighs Options Voice of America - 2 hours ago By Joe De Capua - In Zimbabwe, the government says it will convene Parliament next week, even though negotiations have not resolved the issue of a government of national unity. Mugabe rival fears talks collapse BBC News Zimbabwe: Seventh Parliament Set to Convene Next Week AllAfrica.com The Associated Press - Xinhua - Reuters India - AFP all 567 news articles

Key Kashmir bus service resumes - BBC News -

BBC News

Key Kashmir bus service resumes BBC News - 6 hours ago A bus service connecting Indian and Pakistani-administered Kashmir has resumed a week after it was stopped due to violence in the region. Trans-Kashmir bus service resumes amid fresh protests AFP JKLF attributes unrest to failure of Indo-Pak talks Hindu The Post - International Herald Tribune - Bloomberg - Reuters India all 814 news articles

Peace process collapses in southern Philippines - Telegraph.co.uk -

Voice of America

Peace process collapses in southern Philippines Telegraph.co.uk - 26 minutes ago A peace process to end decades of conflict in the southern Philippines has collapsed amid spiralling violence that has displaced up to 60 000 people since the beginning of the week. Video: Philippines' shattered peace process -- 21 August 2008 AlJazeeraEnglish 'Sightings’ of MILF rebels haunt Lanao Norte GMA news.tv Washington Post - BBC News - International Herald Tribune - Reuters all 627 news articles

Pirates grab two ships off Somalia - United Press International -

BBC News

Pirates grab two ships off Somalia United Press International - 1 hour ago MOGADISHU, Somalia, Aug. 21 (UPI) -- Pirates hijacked two more ships off the coast of Somalia Thursday, the latest of several attacks in the area. Pirates seize 3 ships off Somalia in 1 day The Associated Press Three ships hijacked by pirates off Somalia: IMB AFP Bloomberg - PRESS TV - Xinhua - San Diego Union Tribune all 574 news articles

NATO ships enter Black Sea for exercises - International Herald Tribune -

BBC News

NATO ships enter Black Sea for exercises International Herald Tribune - 3 hours ago AP BRUSSELS, Belgium: NATO warships entered the Black Sea on Thursday for what the alliance said were long-planned exercises and routine visits to ports in Romania and Bulgaria. Russia Sends Mixed Signs on Pullout From Georgia New York Times Pentagon Not Convinced Russian Withdrawal from Georgia Has Begun Voice of America Daily Georgian Times - The Moscow Times - Washington Times - San Diego Union Tribune all 833 news articles

Xbox 360 Arcade and Elite will get price cuts - DailyTech -

Scientific American

Xbox 360 Arcade and Elite will get price cuts DailyTech - 2 hours ago Microsoft and Sony are still fighting it out for the scraps Nintendo leaves behind as it dominates the console sales figures. The Nintendo Wii is handily selling more consoles than the Xbox 360 and PS3 can move. Xbox 360: Cheaper Than Wii? Motley Fool Xbox 360 has sold out in Japan guardian.co.uk Afterdawn.com - Geek.com - TheTechLounge - Reuters all 121 news articles

Zambia: Like Sokoine, No-Nonsense Mwanawasa Will Be Missed - AllAfrica.com -

Wall Street Journal

Zambia: Like Sokoine, No-Nonsense Mwanawasa Will Be Missed AllAfrica.com - 6 hours ago "Fellow countrymen, with deep sorrow and immense grief, I would like to inform the people of Zambia that our President Dr. Levy Patrick Mwanawasa died this morning", announced the vividly sorrowful acting Zambian president, Rupiah Banda. Why Africa needs more cabbage Economist American Baptist Leader Mourns Death of Zambia President Christian Post Ghana Broadcasting Corporation - Reuters - The Associated Press - AFP all 711 news articles

Baby whale stranded off Australia to be euthanized - Los Angeles Times -

Telegraph.co.uk

Baby whale stranded off Australia to be euthanized Los Angeles Times - 50 minutes ago Marine mammal enthusiasts around the world have been following the plight of a baby humpback whale that had taken to suckling on boats off Australia after it had become separated from its mother. Video: Baby Whale Will Be Euthanized AssociatedPress Baby whale stranded in Sydney to be put down Telegraph.co.uk DogExplorer - BBC News - AFP - The Australian all 1,554 news articles

Dalai Lama says 400 Tibetans killed by Chinese since March - AFP -

ABC News

Dalai Lama says 400 Tibetans killed by Chinese since March AFP - 40 minutes ago PARIS (AFP) - Chinese troops fired on Tibetan protesters this week, as Beijing hosted the Olympics, and 400 people have been killed since unrest erupted in March, the Dalai Lama was quoted as saying in an interview published Thursday. Video: Forced cultural assimilation for the Tibetans france24english Report: Dalai Lama says China fired on Tibetans International Herald Tribune The Epoch Times - The Press Association - The Standard - ABC Online all 209 news articles