Karzai says talks with Taliban are useless
Afghan President Hamid Karzai declares negotiations with the Taliban futile and urges focus on Pakistan as the main interlocutor. He cites Rabbani's Sept death by a suicide bomber and alleges ISI involvement in planning, amid broader US accusations of Pakistan's duplicity in the war.
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Underwear bomb maker believed dead in Yemen strike
A Saudi militant Ibrahim Hassan al Asiri, linked to al Qaida plots including the underwear bomb attempt, is reported killed in a U S drone strike in Yemen. The attack also killed Anwar al Awlaki and Samir Khan, signaling a major blow to al Qaida’s leadership.
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Congress moves to curb Chinese currency manipulation
Washington reports that Congress plans new legislation to impose higher U.S. duties on Chinese products to offset alleged currency undervaluation. Senate action is expected Monday as Beijing denies exchange rate impact on the U.S. trade deficit. Critics say China's policy harms American manufacturers and jobs.
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