"The terrorist plot uncovered recently by Jordanian authorities raises concerns about the resurgence of al Qaeda in Iraq (AQI), the growing numbers of combat-experienced jihadists being generated by …
Pakistan blast in Peshawar kills provincial minister
"A suicide bomber has killed at least eight people at a political rally in the north-western Pakistani city of Peshawar, police say. A senior provincial minister and anti-Taliban figure, Bashir Ahmad …
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North Korea could have U.S. within missile range, says South
"This month's rocket launch by reclusive North Korea shows it has likely developed the technology, long suspected in the West, to fire a warhead more than 10,000 km (6,200 miles), South Korean …
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Afghanistan: Fire sweeps through Kabul market
"At least 600 shops have been destroyed by a fire which swept through a market in the Afghan capital, Kabul. " Source: BBC News - Afghanistan: Fire sweeps through Kabul market …
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Preliminary results show Egyptians approve new constitution
"Egyptians have approved a new constitution that would deepen the influence of Islamic law in their country, but will likely spell further divisions after a month-long political crisis." Source: …
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Three Westerners kidnapped in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa
"Three Westerners have been kidnapped in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, security officials say. One official told Reuters news agency that those kidnapped were an Austrian man and a Finnish couple. One …
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UN peacekeeper kills colleagues in Darfur
"Four UN peacekeepers have been killed and one injured after a peacekeeper opened fire in Sudan's Darfur region." Source: BBC News - UN peacekeeper kills colleagues in Darfur …
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Nigerian suicide bombers target Kano mobile phone firms
"Suicide bombers in Nigeria have attacked the offices of two mobile phone companies in the northern city of Kano, police say." Source: BBC News - Nigerian suicide bombers target Kano mobile phone …
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Iraq confirms arrest of minister’s bodyguards
"Iraqi authorities said Friday that they have arrested 10 bodyguards of the country’s Sunni finance minister in a terrorism-related sweep, the first official confirmation in a case that is inflaming …
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North Korea leader orders bigger rockets
"North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has ordered the development of bigger rockets, state media said, days after Pyongyang sparked international condemnation with a long-range rocket launch." Source: …
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