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Pakistan Strongly Condemns Planned Quran Burning 

Islamabad adds its voice to a growing chorus of criticism directed at American pastor

Obama: Quran Burning is Recruiting Tool For Al-Qaida 

In TV interview, US president says pastor Terry Jones' plan would greatly endanger US soldiers in places like Afghanistan

World Leaders Denounce Plans for Quran Burning at a US Church 

Church's leader says he will conduct event despite critics who fear it will inflame religious tensions around world

US to Mark 9 Years Since September 11 Attacks 

First lady Michelle Obama and former first lady Laura Bush are scheduled to speak at ceremony in Shanksville

Suicide Bombers Attack Mogadishu Airport 

According to eyewitness, several loud explosions shocked residents living near Aden Adde International Airport

10 Killed in Pakistan Roadside Blast 

Officials said the victims were traveling in passenger van in a remote northwestern village

Former North Korean Soldiers Vow to Overthrow Kim Family Rule 

New organization in South Korea vows to end Pyongyang's government, unify peninsula

Freed Chinese Activist Faces Heavy Security at Home 

Chen Guangcheng, best known for campaign to stop authorities from forcing peasants to have abortions or be sterilized

US Falls, China Rises in Global Competitiveness Rankings 

United States has fallen to fourth position behind top-ranked Switzerland, Sweden and Singapore

Tough Road Ahead for Australia's New Minority Government 

Julia Gillard's Labor Party managed to cling to power by a single seat

Last import : 09/09/2010 @ 19:05