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Hockey legend Samiullah hails Pak's wildcard entry into 2011 Champions Trophy

Former Pakistani hockey player Samiullah Khan has lauded the International Hockey Federation's decision to award a wildcard entry to Pakistan in the 2011 Champions Trophy.

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US Army in Afghanistan

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U.S. Army Spc. Charles Parno (left), Sgt. Gabriel Meza (center) and Pfc. Brian Marcey stand in...

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Forging a Four-Sided Afghan Deal

The Afghanistan war strategy review released December 16 hews to President Barack Obama's pledge of last year and aims to begin "a responsible" drawdown of U.S. troops from the country in July 2011. However, a negotiated settlement in Afghanistan...

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Haiti: Ban appeals for more funds to fight cholera, sets up panel to probe its origins

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MINUSTAH peacekeepers carry containers of water into the town of Grande Saline, Haiti

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