Afghans blast France over early troop withdrawal plan
In Kabul critics charge Nicolas Sarkozy with prioritizing domestic politics over Afghan safety as France shifts to a 2013 handover plan. Afghan officials warn the timetable could weaken security, while Karzai backs closer NATO involvement and a 2013 transfer to Afghan forces.
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UN trade chief urges focus on reducing global inequality at Davos
Supachai Panitchpakdi, head of UNCTAD, told AP at the World Economic Forum in Davos that growth must tackle inequality rather than merely appease financial markets. He warned the inequality gap will widen if attention stays on Europe’s euro crisis and market gains, calling current growth non-inclusive and profit-driven.
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Arab League halts Syria observer mission amid intensified clashes
The Arab League suspended its Syria observer mission as violence surged near Damascus with heavy army assaults on suburbs including Kfar Batna Sagba Jisreen and Arbeen. The move follows the UN tally of at least 5400 deaths in 10 months of unrest amid stalled peace efforts and potential UN veto resistance from Russia.
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