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Published in: openSecurityUnited Nations Security Council extends sanctions against Congo rebelsThe UN Security Council renews its sanctions against rebel groups in the eastern DRC. Indian government announces...
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Published in: openSecurityChina casts doubt on escalation of sanctions against Iran
China calls for talks with Iran rather than sanctions. Obama to announce 34,000 troop increase. Israel lashes out at...
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Published in: openSecurityPakistan PM warns Obama on Afghan escalation
The prime minister of Pakistan has warned the Obama administration against increasing troop levels in Afghanistan....
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Published in: openSecurityPolitical crisis deepens as Pakistan faces amnesty deal turmoil
Pakistan faces amnesty deal turmoil. US security firm Blackwater is accused of running covert operations in...
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Published in: openSecurityObama to announce Afghan troop increase within days
President Obama to make crucial decision on Afghan war soon. Israel, Hamas close to prisoner exchange deal....
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Published in: openSecurityRwanda’s human rights failings exposed in Commonwealth bid
Rwanda’s Commonwealth bid meets opposition on human rights grounds. Iran’s opposition resolute in the face of...
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Published in: openSecurityBeijing implicated in US cyber espionage report
A report to the US Congress accuses Beijing of increasing online espionage, the Prime Minister of Belgium has been...
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Published in: openSecurityVice-president's veto leaves Iraqi election law in disarray
Iraqi vice-president’s veto threatens Iraqi elections. Seven out of ten Afghans blame poverty and corruption for...
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Published in: openSecurityKarzai launches Afghan anti-corruption force
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Published in: openSecurityIran warned time running out for negotiated nuclear settlement
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Published in: openSecurityUS ambassador's opposition to troop increases in Afghanistan revealed
The US Ambassador to Kabul cables the Whitehouse expressing his reservations about troop increases. President Obama...
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Published in: openSecurityArab governments and Iran trade accusations after Houthi crackdown in Yemen
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Published in: openSecurityKorean navies exchange fire in border incident
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Published in: openSecurityAbbas resignation threat puts PA in jeopardy
Abbas's threat to resign puts PA in jeopardy. China outlines £6bn plan for African development. Saudi forces gain...
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Published in: openSecurityMousavi supporters clash with police in Tehran
Mousavi supporters clash with police in Tehran. Afghan policeman kills five British troops in Helmand province. The...
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Published in: HomeIn Bangkok: remembering the Tak Bai massacre
The deepening crisis in Thailand is symbolised by the lack of accountability for state violence in the country’s...
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Published in: openSecurityChina to 'strike hard' in Xinjiang
China launches crackdown in Xinjiang region. Iran urged to accept nuclear proposals. Karadzic attends trial for...
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Published in: HomeChimerica: Obama visits Beijing
Barack Obama’s achievement has been to improve the United States-China relationship while unsettling China’s elite...
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Published in: openSecurityDPJ victory threatens US-Japan military deal
Japan and US military agreement could be in doubt. Attack on Somali president leaves 30 dead in Mogadishu. Pakistani...
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Published in: openSecurityAfghanistan prepares for electoral run-off in November
Afghanistan prepares ahead of expected run-off vote in November. Israel seeks to change international rules of war....
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