Afghan officials seize explosives as Kabul attack foiled
Afghan security forces arrested five militants with 22 000 pounds of explosives smuggled from Pakistan to target Kabul. Three suspects were Pakistani Taliban, two Afghan Taliban. Officials say orders came from militant leaders with links to Pakistani intelligence. Five men confessed to planning a terrorist strike at a key Kabul point. a DVD with truck images and confessions was shown.
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Chavez silence deepens as cancer treatment in Cuba continues
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez remains unseen for a week, speaking via Twitter and written messages while undergoing radiation therapy in Cuba. Officials say he will return soon, but supporters and the public question his health and his absence from public life.
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U.N monitors visit Syrian opposition stronghold Homs
Unarmed U.N. truce monitors toured Homs on foot amid calm streets after shelling and amid calls for foreign help to oust Bashar Assad. The Security Council expanded the mission to 300 members to support a fragile cease-fire, with Ban Ki moon urging an end to violations.
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