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China: 59 soldiers washed away by floods
Oct 3 2005 11:56PM (CT)
BEIJING (AP) - Raging floodwaters spawned by a typhoon along China's coast swept away 59 soldiers and washed away two buildings at a military training school, state media reported Tuesday.
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Southeast Asia on alert after Bali blasts
Oct 3 2005 9:34PM (CT)
BALI, Indonesia (AP) - Investigators on Monday hunted for the two suspected masterminds of suicide bombings on this resort island as Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Australia and other nations went on high alert to protect their beaches from a repeat of the weekend attacks.
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Japan extends Afghan mission for one year
Oct 3 2005 9:29PM (CT)
TOKYO (AP) - Japan's Cabinet endorsed a one-year extension of the country's naval mission to support U.S.-led troops in Afghanistan on Tuesday, citing renewed concerns about terrorism after the recent bombings in Indonesia.
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Afghan forces claim 31 militants killed
Oct 3 2005 7:35PM (CT)
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - Government forces battled suspected Taliban rebels in heavy fighting near the Pakistan border, leaving 31 militants dead, the Defense Ministry said Monday.
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Bali bombings show still potent terror web
Oct 3 2005 3:47PM (CT)
BALI, Indonesia (AP) - The last time the Indonesian resort island of Bali was struck by terrorist bombers, security forces hit back hard, splintering the main network behind the killings and throwing its alleged leaders in jail.
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India, Pakistan sign missile agreement
Oct 3 2005 3:36PM (CT)
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) - India and Pakistan signed a deal Monday requiring them to notify each other of plans for ballistic missile tests, a key step in the peace process between the two nuclear-armed rivals.
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Two dead as bombs explode in in Bangladesh
Oct 3 2005 2:21PM (CT)
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) - Authorities ordered extra police and paramilitary patrols nationwide after several bombs exploded at court buildings in three Bangladeshi towns Monday, killing two people and wounding several others, police said.
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Suspected Bali masterminds are notorious
Oct 3 2005 2:03PM (CT)
BALI, Indonesia (AP) - The two Malaysians suspected of masterminding the latest suicide attacks in Bali are notorious for separate but complementary skills: One is a bomb-making expert and the other is a smooth-talker adept at raising money and recruiting bombers.
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Militants attack checkpoint in Pakistan
Oct 3 2005 11:42AM (CT)
MIRAN SHAH, Pakistan (AP) - Suspected Islamic militants attacked a roadside security post in a northwestern tribal region of Pakistan with rockets and firearms, but soldiers repelled the assault, killing six militants, officials said Monday.
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13 killed after Indian train derails
Oct 3 2005 11:08AM (CT)
NEW DELHI (AP) - A train traveling six times faster than the posted speed limit derailed in central India on Monday, killing at least 13 people and injuring dozens, railroad officials said.
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South Korea concert stampede kills 11
Oct 3 2005 10:41AM (CT)
SANGJU, South Korea (AP) - Concertgoers trying to enter a packed stadium Monday evening sparked a stampede, killing 11 and injuring 72 others, officials said.
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Thousands protest death of Afghan candidate
Oct 3 2005 6:37AM (CT)
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - Thousands of people staged angry protests in Afghanistan on Monday against the killing of a prominent election candidate last week, demanding the resignation of a powerful provincial governor they claim was behind the attack.
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Afghan forces kill 31 suspected militants
Oct 3 2005 3:28AM (CT)
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - Afghan government forces killed 31 suspected Taliban militants near the eastern border with Pakistan, the Defense Ministry said Monday, the heaviest reported fighting since landmark parliamentary election two weeks ago.
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