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Published in: openSecurityUS ambassador's opposition to troop increases in Afghanistan revealedThe 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
Saudi offensive against Houthis provokes Arab-Iranian diplomatic row. Cambodian refusal to extradite Thai ex-PM...
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Published in: openSecurityKorean navies exchange fire in border incident
South and North Korean ships clash off west coast. Iran charges US hikers with espionage. Japan promises $5 bn aid...
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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....
