Obama to host Afghan, Pakistan summit
US President Barack Obama will host a summit with
his Afghan and Pakistani counterparts on Wednesday, the White House
said, amid growing US concern over the deteriorating situation in
the region.
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Swine flu arrives in Asia
South Korea Saturday reported its first case of
swine flu after Hong Kong said a man who flew from Mexico had the
disease, in Asia’s first confirmed cases as the virus continues its
global spread.
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Indian court extends Varun Gandhi parole
India’s top court Friday extended the parole of
Varun Gandhi, a black sheep of the Nehru-Gandhi political dynasty
who is facing charges for inciting religious hatred during election
campaigning.
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