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AFGHANISTAN: More fighting, greater humanitarian needs
The need for humanitarian aid will increase in Afghanistan over the next 12 months when more than 130,000 US/NATO troops, backed by tens of thousands of Afghan forces, seek to make military gains against a resurgent Taliban, aid agencies warn.
"My sense is that the tough fighting will continue; indeed, it may get more intense in the next few months," newly appointed commander of all US/NATO forces Gen David Petraeus told lawmakers during his confirmation hearing on 29 June.
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Indians in Britain to double by 2051
The population of Indians in Britain is expected to nearly double from 1.4 million to 2.67 million by 2051 by which time the country's population would hover around the 78 million mark, according to a new study.
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Bashir to be stopped at international ports
The International Criminal Court has charged the Sudan president, General Omar al Bashir, with genocide.
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President Lee, Myung-bak of Republic of Korea Sharing the South Korean Prosperous Experiences Brought by Peace
Mankind’s continued existence has been put to the test by repeated occurrences of nature disasters and abnormal climate changes over the past decade. Many countries have encountered political and economic fluctuations; internal disorders and wars are becoming more frequent and are not easily settled in a short timeframe. In addition to getting used to the changes of our surviving environment, we have to adjust ourselves in recognition of these changes and take action to fit into the new order of the world.
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Well done South Africa, says Zuma after World Cup
South Africa President Jacob Zuma has said the government will soon launch a programme to thank South Africans for the role they played in making the World Cup successful.
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Forlan named best player at World Cup
Uruguay striker Diego Forlan was Sunday night picked as the FIFA Golden Ball winner as best player of the 2010 World Cup by journalists accredited to cover the tournament.
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Octopus Paul has cost punters up to half a million quid
Octopus Paul has cost punters up to half a million quid after correctly backing Spain to beat Holland in the FIFA World Cup final.
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Numbers of Somali refugees down, but situation still dire, UN agency reports
Although the flow of Somali refugees into neighbouring countries has weakened, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) today cautioned that the Horn of Africa nation’s security and humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate.
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Wrapping up visit to Kyrgyzstan, UN official calls for reconciliation
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has appealed for continued calm in the wake of deadly ethnic clashes in southern Kyrgyzstan to allow for reconciliation efforts to gain traction.
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Brazil: Football and Patriotism During the World Cup
When the national team of your country is on the World Cup football field, do you support it? Brazil is facing The Netherlands today in the quarter final of the World Cup. Despite what most people might think, not all Brazilians would answer affirmatively to the above question. Doubtlessly there are uncountable bloggers who are cheering up the Brazilian team, although there are others who are not.
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