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Bush: U.S. Can Calm Afghan Border; Brown Announces Iran Sanctions

LONDON – President George W. Bush said Monday that Washington can help calm the “testy situation” between Afghanistan and Pakistan, but refused to endorse Afghan President Hamid Karzai’s threat to send troops across the border as a means to target terrorists. Bush called for leaders of Afghanistan and Pakistan to …

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Chavez Calls on Colombian Rebels to End Struggle, Free Hostages

CARACAS, Venezuela – Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Sunday urged Colombian rebels to lay down their weapons, unilaterally free dozens of hostages and end a decades-long armed struggle. Chavez sent the uncharacteristic message to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC, saying their ongoing efforts to overthrow Colombia’s democratically …

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Gates: Decision to Pull U.S. Ships From Burma Coast Will Come Within Days

SINGAPORE – U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Sunday he will make a decision in a matter of days to withdraw U.S. Navy ships from the coast of Burma, also known as Myanmar, because “it’s becoming pretty clear the regime is not going to let us help.” As a result, …

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