Afghan assembly backs long term pact with U S with raid end conditions
A traditional Afghan Loya Jirga approved President Karzai's drive to negotiate a post 2014 security agreement with the United States. The nonbinding resolution calls for an end to night raids and supports talks on a Strategic Partnership Document while noting its consultative role.
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China Signals Gradual Steps in South China Sea Dispute
A U.S. official says China aims to ease tensions with Asian neighbors over disputed waters as Premier Wen Jiabao meets President Obama on the sidelines of a major Asian summit. They discuss currency issues and briefly touch on maritime disputes in the South China Sea.
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Clashes Erupt in Cairo as Protests Target Tahrir Square
Riot police stormed into Tahrir Square dismantling a protest camp amid clashes that left one protester dead and hundreds injured days before Egypt’s parliamentary elections. Witnesses said police used rubber bullets and tear gas as crowds fought back, later retaking the square amid smoky streets.
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Wind fueled blaze in Reno destroys 32 homes
Gov. Brian Sandoval hailed 400 firefighters for saving more than 4,000 houses as a wind driven wildfire scorched about 2,000 acres in the Sierra foothills. Nearly 10,000 residents evacuated and many returned to ruins after investigators traced the fire to arcing power lines. Local officials praised rapid response from Reno and neighboring communities.
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GOP hopefuls woo Iowans at faith focused forum
In Des Moines six Republican presidential hopefuls discussed how faith shapes their public lives at an Iowa forum hosted by a Christian group. Newt Gingrich spoke of past divorces, Herman Cain faced sexual harassment accusations, while Mitt Romney and Jon Huntsman were absent. Rick Santorum and Michele Bachmann shared personal family struggles, Ron Paul and Rick Perry offered brief life sketches.
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