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Officials report US missile strike in Pakistan (AP)

Posted: 19 Nov 2008 02:55 AM CST

AP - A suspected U.S. missile strike hit a village well inside Pakistani territory Wednesday, killing at least six alleged militants in an attack that could raise tensions between the anti-terror allies, officials said.

Somali pirates hijack Thai fishing boat, 16 crew (AP)

Posted: 19 Nov 2008 03:17 AM CST

AP - Separate bands of pirates hijacked two ships and captured their crews, while yet another opened fire on an Indian navy ship clear signs the brigands roaming the Gulf of Aden are becoming bolder and more violent, officials said Wednesday.

Indian navy fought pirates in Gulf of Aden (AP)

Posted: 19 Nov 2008 12:59 AM CST

AP - The Indian navy says its warship dedicated to fighting pirates has successfully fought off an attempted pirate attack in the Gulf of Aden.

Aruba police pursue new evidence in Natalee Holloway case (AP)

Posted: 19 Nov 2008 02:59 AM CST

AP - A new witness has come forward in the 2005 disappearance of American teenager Natalee Holloway in Aruba, and prosecutors said Tuesday they are seeking more evidence against the only remaining suspect.

US pitcher proud to inspire Japan girl (AP)

Posted: 19 Nov 2008 03:14 AM CST

AP - Boston Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield was the inspiration for a 16-year-old girl who has been drafted to play for a Japanese pro baseball team.

Russia spent $57.5 bln in Sept-Oct to back ruble (AP)

Posted: 19 Nov 2008 03:39 AM CST

AP - Russia spent $57.5 billion from its foreign currency reserves in September and October to support the declining ruble during the financial crisis, the Central Bank chief revealed Wednesday.

US arrests suspected Iranian agent in Iraq (AP)

Posted: 19 Nov 2008 12:25 AM CST

AP - The U.S. military says it has arrested an alleged senior member of the Iranian security forces suspected of funneling weapons into Iraq.

Mexico investigates Interpol liaison (AP)

Posted: 18 Nov 2008 11:06 PM CST

AP - A top police official who worked as Mexico's main liaison with Interpol was placed under house arrest as part of an investigation into leaks of information to drug cartels, prosecutors said Tuesday.

Bangladesh send South Africa in to bat (AFP)

Posted: 19 Nov 2008 03:19 AM CST

AFP - Bangladesh won the toss and sent South Africa in to bat in the first Test at Springbok Park Wednesday.