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9 Afghan soldiers killed in airstrike (AP) Posted: 22 Oct 2008 02:44 AM CDT AP - A U.S.-led coalition airstrike mistakenly hit an Afghan army checkpoint Wednesday, killing nine soldiers and wounding three, Afghan officials said.

India launches first unmanned moon mission (AP) Posted: 22 Oct 2008 04:18 AM CDT AP - India launched its first mission to the moon Wednesday, rocketing a satellite up into the pale dawn sky in a two-year mission to redraw maps of the lunar surface.

Wal-Mart sets new rules for China suppliers (AP) Posted: 22 Oct 2008 03:58 AM CDT AP - Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, said Wednesday it will set new quality standards for its suppliers amid a scare over toxic milk products that have sickened tens of thousands of babies across China.

Colombia radio host connects hostages with family (AP) Posted: 22 Oct 2008 02:23 AM CDT AP - On the day she was rescued after six years of jungle captivity in rebel hands, Ingrid Betancourt broke with protocol on the airport tarmac when she was supposed to be taking questions from reporters.

Few Christians returning to restive Iraqi city (AP) Posted: 22 Oct 2008 03:41 AM CDT AP - Iraqi officials say few Christians are returning to the restive city of Mosul despite government pledges of financial support and protection.

Govt wins appeal against Chagos islanders (AFP) Posted: 22 Oct 2008 04:12 AM CDT AFP - The government on Wednesday won its appeal against a court ruling allowing some 2,000 displaced islanders from the Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean to return home.

Official: 2 Kurdish rebels killed in Turkey (AP) Posted: 22 Oct 2008 03:19 AM CDT AP - An official says Turkish soldiers have killed two Kurdish guerrillas during a clash in the country's southeast.

World Bank president in Haiti after killer storms (AP) Posted: 21 Oct 2008 07:34 PM CDT AP - World Bank President Robert Zoellick toured storm-damaged Haiti on Tuesday and urged donors to support the Caribbean nation as it battles a devastating hunger crisis.

Zimbabwe war veterans threaten Tsvangirai over deal (Reuters) Posted: 22 Oct 2008 03:40 AM CDT Reuters - Zimbabwe's militant war veterans threatened Wednesday to take action against opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai and urged President Robert Mugabe to form a government without him.

Chinese surfers see red over Microsoft black-outs (Reuters) Posted: 22 Oct 2008 04:17 AM CDT Reuters - Chinese Internet users have expressed fury at Microsoft's launch of an anti-piracy tool targeting Chinese computer users to ensure they buy genuine software.

Australia to pull some troops from East Timor: minister (AFP) Posted: 22 Oct 2008 02:04 AM CDT AFP - Australia will reduce its troop deployment to East Timor because of the improved security situation, Defence Minister Joel Fitzgibbon said Wednesday.

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