On Afghan war’s 8th anniversary, Obama weighs Pakistan focus; troop request now at White HouseWASHINGTON — The Afghanistan war reached its once-unthinkable eighth anniversary Wednesday as President Barack Obama, seeking a revamped strategy for the increasingly unpopular conflict, focused more closely with his war council on neighboring Pakistan’s role in the fight against al-Qaida. Pakistani foreign minister: US aid is crucial, stronger talks needed with US on AfghanistanWASHINGTON — Pakistan’s foreign minister said Wednesday that a proposed multibillion-dollar U.S. aid package is crucial to Islamabad’s efforts to fight terrorists. Pakistan FM tells Washington audience US aid crucial, calls for stronger talks on AfghanistanWASHINGTON — Pakistan’s foreign minister says a proposed multibillion-dollar U.S. aid package is crucial to Islamabad’s efforts to fight terrorists even as his country’s military questioned that aid as potentially meddlesome. Maldives to hold cabinet meeting underwater to highlight threat of global warmingCOLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Maldives government ministers are taking scuba lessons and learning underwater signs in preparation for an unprecedented Cabinet meeting at the bottom of the ocean intended to highlight the threat global warming poses to the low-lying nation. Pakistan’s powerful military expresses ’serious concern’ over multibillion US aid packageISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s powerful military on Wednesday rejected U.S. attempts to link billions of dollars in foreign aid to increased monitoring of its anti-terror efforts, complicating American attempts to strike al-Qaida and Taliban fighters on the Afghan border. Landslides triggered by heavy rains kill 34 in remote western NepalKATMANDU, Nepal — Landslides triggered by torrential rains have killed at least 34 people in various parts of western Nepal, government officials said Wednesday. Multibillion dollar US humanitarian aid package sparks sharp debate in PakistanISLAMABAD — Pakistani leaders jousted Wednesday over a multibillion-dollar U.S. humanitarian aid bill that the ruling party praises as a lynchpin to strengthening democracy here but that opponents say will lead to greater American interference in Pakistani affairs. Report: Thousands of Indian women die needlessly in maternal deathsNEW DELHI — Tens of thousands of Indian women die needlessly every year during pregnancy or because of childbirth-related problems, a human rights group said Wednesday, blaming a medical system hobbled by poor planning, caste discrimination, a lack of accountability and limited access to emergency care. Details from deadly attack: US says insurgents breached base during Kamdesh battleKABUL — Insurgents fought their way inside an American base in Afghanistan last weekend in a rare security breach before they were driven back under heavy fire during the deadliest battle for U.S. troops in more than a year, a U.S. official said Wednesday. Pakistan army expects militants to put up ‘tough resistance’ in South WaziristanISLAMABAD — The Pakistani army expects Taliban and al-Qaida fighters in the South Waziristan tribal region to put up “tough resistance” against a military offensive, the army’s chief spokesman said. Al-Qaida showing smaller presence in Afghanistan; revival unclear if Taliban regain powerKABUL — Al-Qaida’s role in Afghanistan has faded after eight years of war. Pakistan braces for more suicide bombings ahead of expected offensive against TalibanISLAMABAD — Pakistan braced for more militant attacks ahead of an anticipated offensive against a Taliban stronghold, as the insurgents said they bombed a U.N. relief agency because international aid work was not in “the interest of Muslims.” List of endangered monuments from World Monuments FundsAfghanistan: Old City of Herat Argentina: Buenos Aires Historic Center, Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires Pakistani Taliban claim responsibility for blast at UN food agency that killed 5
Pakistani Taliban claim responsibility for deadly blast at UN food agencyISLAMABAD — Taliban militants claimed responsibility Tuesday for the deadly suicide bombing at the U.N. food agency’s heavily fortified compound in Islamabad, saying international relief work in Pakistan was not in “the interest of Muslims.” Pakistan interior minister blames Taliban for bombing offices of UN food agencyISLAMABAD — Pakistan blamed Taliban militants Tuesday for the deadly suicide bombing at the U.N. food agency’s heavily fortified compound in the capital as authorities detained some of the guards posted outside to try to determine how the attacker gained entry. Ecuador government offers to re-examine laws that ignited Indian protestQUITO, Ecuador — Ecuador says it will consider changes to draft mining and water laws that provoked a clash with Indians last week that claimed a protester’s life. Extradition hearing begins for Canadian accused of supplying al-Qaida with weaponsTORONTO — A Canadian man facing extradition to the United States denied allegations on Monday that he supplied al-Qaida with weapons and conspired to kill Americans in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Suicide bomber’s ploy to skip through security at UN office in Pakistan _ he needed a bathroomISLAMABAD — A suicide bomber who killed five staffers at the U.N. food agency’s headquarters in Pakistan on Monday was dressed as a security officer and allowed to enter the heavily guarded building after he asked to use the bathroom. Head of Pakistani Taliban relaxed, amiable as he cracks jokes, vows revenge for US airstrikesSARAROGHA, Pakistan — Flanked by heavily armed fighters, the new leader of the Pakistani Taliban sat on a blue blanket, amiable and relaxed as he cracked jokes and mixed in threats of vengeance for deadly U.S. airstrikes. Death toll in flood-devastated southern India rises to 222HYDERABAD, India — The death toll from flooding in southern India rose to 222 on Monday after days of torrential rain left vast tracts of land devastated and displaced millions of people, officials said. Finance ministers: developing countries deserve more voting power in World BankISTANBUL — The World Bank needs to become more efficient in how it uses its resources and give more say to developing economies, several member states, including major donors the U.S. and Britain, said Monday. UN chief Ban says attacks on UN building in Pakistan a ‘heinous crime’GENEVA — U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned a suicide bombing at the U.N. food agency’s Pakistan headquarters that killed five people. Suicide bomber kills 5 at UN food program offices in Pakistani capital
Suicide bomber kills 3 at World Food Program offices in Pakistani capitalISLAMABAD — A suicide bomber blew himself up Monday in the lobby of the U.N. food agency in Islamabad, killing three people just a day after the new leader of the Pakistani Taliban vowed fresh attacks to avenge U.S missile strikes in the northwest, police and witnesses said. Suicide bomber kills 3 at WFP offices in Pakistani capitalISLAMABAD — A suicide bomber blew himself up Monday in the lobby of the U.N. food agency in Islamabad, killing three people just a day after the new leader of the Pakistani Taliban vowed fresh attacks to avenge U.S missile strikes in the northwest, police and witnesses said. UN temporarily closes offices in Pakistan after attack in capital kills 3 peopleISLAMABAD — The United Nations says it has temporarily closed its offices in Pakistan following the attack on the World Food Program office in the capital of Islamabad. UN shuts offices in Pakistan after attack in capital kills 3 peopleISLAMABAD — The United Nations says it has temporarily closed its offices in Pakistan following the attack on the World Food Program office in the capital of Islamabad. 2 NATO soldiers including 1 American die in latest Afghan fightingKABUL — Bombs killed two NATO troopers, including one American, following the deadliest attack against U.S. forces in Afghanistan in more than a year, military officials said Monday. Analysis: Obama’s campaign commitment to Afghan war is coming up against harsh realityNEW YORK — As a presidential candidate, Barack Obama denounced the war in Iraq, saying there is no military solution there. Now he may be forced to decide there is no military solution in Afghanistan, either. |
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