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A Ghadr 1 class Shahab 3 long range missile is prepared for launch during a test from an unknown location in central Iran September 28, 2009. REUTERS/Fars News/Ali Shayegan

Iran launches war games to protect nuclear sites

Sun Nov 22, 12:00 AM
TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran's armed forces launched large-scale air defense war games on Sunday to show off the country's deterrence capabilities in the face of pressure from the West over its nuclear pro… more

China mine explosion death toll reaches 92

Sun Nov 22, 12:00 AM
HEGANG, China (Reuters) - The death toll from China's latest coal mine disaster reached 92 on Sunday, state television said, and hopes dimmed that more survivors would emerge after a gas blast at a co… more

Israeli president plays down settlement work

Sun Nov 22, 12:00 AM
CAIRO (Reuters) - Israel's president said on Sunday expanding Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank was a "marginal" issue blocking resumption of peace talks with the Palestinians.… more

Indonesian ferry sinks; 29 dead, most survive

Mon Nov 23, 12:00 AM
JAKARTA (Reuters) - An overloaded ferry sank in bad weather off Indonesia's Riau islands on Sunday, killing 29 people, w… more

China mine explosion death toll reaches 87

Sun Nov 22, 12:00 AM
HEGANG, China (Reuters) - The death toll from China's latest coal mine disaster reached 87 as hopes dimmed on Sunday tha… more

Iraqi parliament fails to reach election deal

Sun Nov 22, 12:00 AM
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - The Iraqi parliament on Sunday failed to resolve an impasse threatening to delay the country's elect… more

China quake activist jailed for three years

Mon Nov 23, 12:00 AM
BEIJING (Reuters) - A Chinese dissident who tried to help victims of last year's Sichuan earthquake was jailed for three… more

Sudan delays elections by six days

Sun Nov 22, 12:00 AM
KHARTOUM (Reuters) - Sudan on Sunday announced a six-day delay to long-awaited elections to make up for hold-ups in regi… more

Pakistani militant group an intractable Indian foe

Mon Nov 23, 12:00 AM
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - The Pakistan-based militant group that attacked the Indian city of Mumbai a year ago remains an im… more

Saudi troops killed in Yemen rebel clashes: report

Sun Nov 22, 12:00 AM
DUBAI (Reuters) - Three Saudi soldiers were killed and an unspecified number wounded as they fought to stop new cross-bo… more
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