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At least three German soldiers and six civilians were killed in suicide attack in northern Afghanistan. About 16 others were injured, 13 seriously, reported Monday. The blast occurred at close to a busy market. German troops are responsible for the northern region of Afghanistan, which is considered much safer than in eastern or southern Afghanistan, where most such incidents occur. ...

March, 23 2012 18:39:47

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Israel launched new air strikes on Hamas facilities in Gaza Beit Hanoun near, agencies reported. Killed at least one Palestinian. Israeli Defence Minister Amir Peretz said that the timing is not suitable for a large ground offensive in Gaza now. In his decision for a new occupation in Gaza can be taken at any time. Against the backdrop of renewed clashes between Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah, Peretz said that Israel does not intervene in the internal struggles, but also said that the Israeli side would be pleased if moderate forces prevail. ...

March, 22 2012 13:09:20

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Canadian soldier killed in roadside bomb blast in southern Baghdad, said the military command in Iraq. Four others were killed yesterday - one in western Anbar province, one - south of the capital, while the other two - in northwest Baghdad, AP reported. Army expanded the search for three American soldiers who disappeared after an attack on a patrol on May 12. Nine people were arrested in the town of Amir, about 25 miles where the attack action is taken on the basis of data relating to the disappearance of the soldiers. The army detained two people in Baquba, associated with Al-Qaida network, but it is unclear whether these arrests were related to the search for the soldiers. ...

March, 21 2012 21:54:22

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Chancellor Angela Merkel condemned the suicide bombing that killed German soldiers. According to Merkel's attack aims to prevent the reconstruction process in Afghanistan, but she underlined that the international community is determined to continue to support the Afghans. Responsibility for the attack took Taliban. According to the release of militants in the attack were killed 11 German soldiers, not three as reported earlier Governor of the province of Kunduz. From the German Ministry of Defense is reluctant to name the exact number of victims. From there just reported that some victims, which the DW can mean that there are Germans injured in critical condition. ...

March, 20 2012 14:18:17

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A new truce was agreed today between Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas in Gaza, told the world media. Truce for the past consecutive week, brokered by Egypt. Both sides have agreed to withdraw its forces from the streets and exchange detained activists. The question remains however whether the truce will hold or fail like the others. Rocket attacks against Israel continued today after Friday from Gaza had fired 17 rockets. Israeli territory today fell three Qassam, one of which caused damage to the building in the Israeli town of Sderot near. ...

March, 20 2012 11:29:53

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Tony Blair did not regret the removal of Saddam, he told a joint news conference with Iraqi leaders in the heavily fortified Green Zone in Baghdad. The future of Iraq should be determined by the Iraqis and the importance of all neighboring countries to understand and respect that, said Blair. He arrived in Baghdad surprise - his last visit as prime minister in anticipation of his retirement on June 27. With Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki and President Jalal Talabani, British Prime Minister has discussed the situation in Iraq, which marked his reign. ...

March, 18 2012 18:03:20

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Gunmen in Iraqi army uniforms shot dead 15 people in the Kurdish town northeast of the capital Baghdad, AP reported. Armed entered the village Hamid Shifi, forced families to leave their homes and shot dead 15 men. The victims were Kurdish Shiites, according to the release party Patriotic Union of Kurdistan. The village is situated in Diyala province, where during the last six months, violence has increased sharply. ...

March, 18 2012 12:19:29

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First convicted terrorist prisoners at Guantanamo returned to Australia to serve his sentence in solitary mode. The plane, which David Hicks was transported, landed Air Force Base near Adelaide, Reuters reported. 31-year-old Hicks was arrested in Pakistan in 2001 and spent five years in Guantanamo before being sentenced to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty, that has helped a terrorist organization and under its agreement with the prosecution will be able to come to freedom before the first of January 2008. He will serve his remaining time home under an agreement between the U. ...

March, 17 2012 16:14:52