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Afghan Nikpai wants to kick open the way for peace - Feature
Beijing - Afghanistani taekwondo specialist Rohullah Nikpai has an ambitious goal: He wants to kick open the way for peace in his country. The 21-year-old made history Wednesday at the Beijing Olympics, when he claimed a bronze that was his country's...
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Suspected US missile strike kills seven in Pakistan
Islamabad - At least seven people were killed when multiple missile strikes targeted a hideout of Islamic militants, including some suspected al-Qaeda operatives, in Pakistan's tribal region bordering Afghanistan, security officials said Wednesday. T...
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Jail-house rocker Glitter off to Hong Kong - Summary
Bangkok - Thailand on Wednesday barred former British glam rock star Gary Glitter from entering the country but allowed the convicted paedophile to fly to Hong Kong, airline sources confirmed. Glitter, who was put on board a Thai International Airway...
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Musharraf plans easy retirement as new government struggles
Islamabad - Pervez Musharraf wants to relax by writing, practicing sports and spending more time with his family after his resignation as president of Pakistan, a close aide said Wednesday. He wants to relax, write books, do sports and give more tim...
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Tibet demonstrators detained in Beijing - Summary
Beijing - Chinese security personnel detained five US pro-Tibet activists after they unfurled a banner in Beijing's Olympic Park, and another six activists who planned similar protests were arrested or missing, a rights' group said Wednesday. The ban...
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Coalition soldier, 20 Taliban killed in Afghanistan - Summary
Kabul - One coalition soldier and more than 20 Taliban militants, including foreign fighters, were killed in Afghanistan, officials said Wednesday. A soldier of the US-led coalition was killed by small arms' fire during a combat patrol on Wednesday a...
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Golds for China and Mexico in taekwondo
Beijing - China's Wu Jingyu took Olympic gold in the women's 49-kilogram taekwondo category Wednesday while Mexico's Guillermo Perez won the men's 58-kg event. World champion Wu beat Thailand's Buttree Puedpong 2-1 in her final while Daynellis Montej...
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