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Combined Force Arrests Taliban Leader, Seizes Weapons, Drugs

An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader in the Alisheng district of Laghman province today, military officials reported.

Syria: UN observer mission to end, to be replaced by liaison office, official says

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Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Edmund Mulet speaks to press.

Azaz Residents Pick Up After Aerial Bombings

In northern Syria, residents of the rebel-held town of Azaz are cleaning up after an aerial bombardment by Syrian government planes killed about 50 people and wounded more than 100.

Indonesia, China to Sign Missile Production Agreement

Indonesia is holding talks with China to produce C-705 anti-ship missiles on the Indonesian island of Java as part of a bid to become more independent in manufacturing weapons.