August 28, 2010
6 US troops killed in latest Afghanistan fighting
AP KABUL, Afghanistan -- A total of six US troops have died in the latest attacks in Afghanistan's embattled southern and eastern regions, NATO said Sunday.
August 28, 2010
Japan calls for transparent labor rules in China
BEIJING - Japan called for "transparent policies" governing workers in China, saying labor disputes that halted operations at dozens of factories this year were troubling to Japanese companies.
August 27, 2010
Iraq Drawdown, New Israel-Palestinian Talks Mark Obama's Big Mideast Week
President Barack Obama returns from vacation Monday to undertake an eventful week for US policy in the Middle East. The president will mark the end of the formal US combat role in Iraq, and the start of a new round of Middle East peace talks.
August 26, 2010
Kim Travels to China to Visit School
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Il traveled to northeastern China—his second trip in four months to Pyongyang's chief ally--to visit a school attended by his father, in a symbolic move that appeared aimed at solidifying plans for his own ...
August 26, 2010
Australia opposition says doesn't want new election
SYDNEY Aug 27 (Reuters) - Australia's opposition leader, Tony Abbott, denied accusations on Friday that he was manoeuvring to force the country back to the ballot box after general elections at the weekend delivered a hung parliament.
August 26, 2010 Kremlin Relents, for Now, to Foes of Highway
August 25, 2010 Safety concerns raised about China crash runway
August 24, 2010 42 killed in Chinese plane crash
August 24, 2010 Chinese plane crash: survivors describe escape
August 24, 2010 Australia independent MPs back mining tax
August 22, 2010 Faulty alarms blamed for van Gogh theft in Egypt
August 22, 2010 Philippine Hostage-Taker Releases 7 of 25 Captives
August 21, 2010 Sweden Rescinds Warrant for WikiLeaks Founder
August 19, 2010 Commodities Tax Backlash May Undo Gillard Vote in Australian Mining States
August 19, 2010 Australia faces prospect of minority government
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