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McChrystal’s Afghan rules of engagement won’t change despite shakeup, U.S. tells Karzai
2 months agoRestrained tactics had won American forces praise from civilians
Japanese PM sees many alternatives to bank tax
2 months agoNaoto Kan tells German Chancellor countries should be able to choose policies based on their own circumstances
Insurgent was ’98 per cent dead,’ Afghan officer tells Semrau court martial
2 months agoWitness describes Taliban fighter’s horrific wounds; Canadian Capt. Robert Semrau faces second-degree murder charges
Lady Gaga: New album 'finished'
2 months agoPop star Lady Gaga tells Rolling Stone magazine that she has finished recording her third album in as many years.
IPCC head welcomes climate debate
2 months agoRajendra Pachauri tells BBC News that he welcomes the current vigorous debate on climate science.