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Thousands rally against Thai leader
Feb 4 2006 10:30PM (CT)
BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) - Tens of thousands of protesters cheered as a leading critic of Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra called for the Thai leader to step down for what he said was treasonous and corrupt behavior.
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Rebel-called strike paralyzes Nepal
Feb 4 2006 10:27PM (CT)
KATMANDU, Nepal (AP) - A general strike called by communist rebels to disrupt elections in Nepal forced schools and markets to close Sunday, and highways and city streets remained deserted in much of this Himalayan nation.
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At least 74 killed in Philippine stampede
Feb 4 2006 7:23PM (CT)
MANILA, Philippines (AP) - Thousands of people lined up outside a stadium near Manila to watch a TV game show surged toward the gates Saturday in the mistaken belief they were open, and at least 74 people were trampled to death, officials said. About 500 people were injured.
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U.S. military to shut down last MASH unit
Feb 4 2006 2:27PM (CT)
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) - The U.S. military is shutting down its last MASH, the mobile hospital made famous by the long-running TV show about martini-sipping, wisecracking Army doctors.
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Assaults kill 41 in Afghanistan, Pakistan
Feb 4 2006 12:01PM (CT)
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (AP) - Militants attacked government offices and a police convoy Saturday, continuing a series of assaults that has left at least 41 people dead in the region over two days, government officials said.
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India clamps down on illegal construction
Feb 4 2006 5:54AM (CT)
NEW DELHI (AP) - The mini-mall, with its spot-lit, air-conditioned interior filled with fashion boutiques, was a gleaming example of the new India _ an emerging economic powerhouse in tune with global culture. Now it lies in ruins _ a heap of twisted metal, smashed stones and shattered mirrors. Police and bulldozers advanced on the mall Friday, removing tearful fashion designers protesting outside.
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