The military leader of Taliban Pakistan movement was killed in a US missile drone attack on the northwestern part of the country three weeks ago, Aljazeera reporter quoted Pakistani official sources as saying.
The airstrike had killed 10 gunmen in the tribal area of Waziristan, according to Pakistani officials.
A spokesman from Taliban Pakistan movement said, however, that Mahsud had left the training camp before it was targeted.
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China suspended visits between the Chinese and US armed forces scheduled for Sunday, over Washington's plan to sell arms to Taiwan, Xinhua news agency said.
The agency did not immediately provide further details on the visits.
Deputy foreign minister He Yafei had said in a statement earlier the arms deal was "bound to damage Sino-US relations, bringing about serious negative impact on cooperation in major areas between the two countries, causing results that both sides do not want to see
The agency did not immediately provide further details on the visits.
Deputy foreign minister He Yafei had said in a statement earlier the arms deal was "bound to damage Sino-US relations, bringing about serious negative impact on cooperation in major areas between the two countries, causing results that both sides do not want to see
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Dubai police have identified the suspects in the killing in the Gulf emirate of a senior member of the Palestinian Islamic movement Hamas, Dubai government said.
The government added that most of the suspects have European passports. Earlier on Friday, Hamas announced that al-Mabhouh was killed in Dubai on January 20.
Hamas accused Israel of killing al-Mabhouh and vowed to avenge his death from Israel.
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Did you know? The winners of this year's World Cup final in South Africa will collect a cheque for $30 million.
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Iran hanged two men convicted of trying to topple the country's clergy-led regime, the first known executions of opposition activists since unrest broke out following June's disputed presidential elections, the Web site of state television reported.
The report identified the two men as Mohammad Reza Ali Zamani and Arash Rahmanipour and said they were convicted of trying to topple «the Islamic establishment» and for membership of armed opposition groups.
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More than two-thirds of the three million tickets for the football World Cup have been sold, organisers said on Wednesday.
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Turkey star Yildiray Basturk has joined struggling Premier League side Blackburn from Stuttgart on a short-term deal, the English club said.
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Manchester United's Serbia midfielder Zoran Tosic has joined Cologne on loan until the end of the season, the Bundesliga club said on Wednesday.
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Manchester United's Serbia midfielder Zoran Tosic has joined Cologne on loan until the end of the season, the Bundesliga club said on Wednesday.
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The Spanish soccer federation and the professional soccer league have agreed to reintroduce La Liga matches on Mondays from next month.
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Sri Lankan state TV proclaimed President Mahinda Rajapaksa the winner of the first post-war election, as his rival, former army commander General Sarath Fonseka, hunkered down in a hotel surrounded by troops.
Rajapaksa obtained more than 5 million votes compared to 3 million for his competitor.
Meanwhile, and as Sri Lanka's opposition said that poll violations took place during yesterday's election, 2 people were killed in an attack on a Buddhist temple in the center of the country.
Rajapaksa obtained more than 5 million votes compared to 3 million for his competitor.
Meanwhile, and as Sri Lanka's opposition said that poll violations took place during yesterday's election, 2 people were killed in an attack on a Buddhist temple in the center of the country.
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Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for two matches following his sending-off in Sunday's 2-0 La Liga win over Malaga, RFEF said.
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More than 300 people have been arrested over clashes between Muslim and Christian communities in central Nigeria that left at least 326 people dead, police have said.
Many of the suspects in the brutal attacks have been sent to Abuja, Nigeria's federal capital, to be interviewed, according to police and security sources.
Mohammed Lerama, the police spokesman for Plateau state, said on Monday that those responsible for the four days of violence would be "dealt with firmly and decisively".
Many of the suspects in the brutal attacks have been sent to Abuja, Nigeria's federal capital, to be interviewed, according to police and security sources.
Mohammed Lerama, the police spokesman for Plateau state, said on Monday that those responsible for the four days of violence would be "dealt with firmly and decisively".
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Arsenal goalkeeper Vito Mannone has become the latest player to sign a new contract with the Premier League club.
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Egypt qualified for Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals after beating Cameroon 3-1.
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All 90 people aboard an Ethiopian Airlines plane were feared dead after it plunged into the Mediterranean, minutes after taking off from Beirut in stormy weather.
The Lebanese army said the plane had broken up in the air before plummeting into rough seas and hopes of finding any survivors faded 12 hours after the crash. Witnesses described the impact as a "flash that lit up the whole sea" and a "ball of fire".
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Haiti survivor pulled out of rubble: Rescue teams bring out trapped man alive 11 days after 7.0 magnitude Earth Quake.
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Haitian officials have confirmed that the death toll from the January 12 earthquake now stands at over 110,000, with 193,000 more people wounded and another 609,000 forced into temporary shelters.
Following the toll revision, the US Geographical Survey said that the 7 magnitude quake that devastated the Caribbean nation was possibly the most destructive on record in the region.
"It's probably accurate to say that this is the most deadly quake to occur in this part of the world, a Survey said.
Following the toll revision, the US Geographical Survey said that the 7 magnitude quake that devastated the Caribbean nation was possibly the most destructive on record in the region.
"It's probably accurate to say that this is the most deadly quake to occur in this part of the world, a Survey said.
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Thousands of Haitians are continuing to flee the capital, Port-au-Prince, fearful of aftershocks and concerned at the bleak prospects for work and normal life following the deadly earthquake of January 12.
"The Haitian government is providing free buses for people to leave Port-au-Prince, others use any means of transportation they can", Birtley said.
"And the harbour is operating at full capacity, up to seven thousand people a day are leaving by sea."
"The Haitian government is providing free buses for people to leave Port-au-Prince, others use any means of transportation they can", Birtley said.
"And the harbour is operating at full capacity, up to seven thousand people a day are leaving by sea."
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Cameroon came from behind twice to draw 2-2 with Tunisia and reach the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals.
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Zambia weathered a late rally by Gabon to reach the African Nations Cup quarter-finals after a 2-1 win in their Group D match.
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China has declared itself the first major economy to recover from the global economic downturn as data showed economic growth accelerated to 10.7% in the final quarter of 2009.GDP for the whole year totaled 8.7 per cent according to government figures released on Thursday, easily beating targets. However, the raft of data released by the National Bureau of Statistics also showed inflation picking up, adding to pressure on the government to prevent overheating in the economy.
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English Premier League: Liverpool 2 Tottenham 0. Arsenal 4 Bolton 2.
Carling Cup: Aston Villa 6 Blackburn 4. Aston Villa have reached the Carling Cup Final.
Carling Cup: Aston Villa 6 Blackburn 4. Aston Villa have reached the Carling Cup Final.
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Egypt and Nigeria reached the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals with Egypt beating Benin 2-0 and Nigeria beating Mozambique 3-0.
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Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has agreed to extend his contract with the Spanish and European champions to the end of next season, President Laporta said.
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In a stunning blow to President Barack Obama, Republican Scott Brown won a bitter U.S. Senate race in Massachusetts and promised to be the deciding vote against his sweeping healthcare overhaul.
Brown's win robbed Democrats of the crucial 60th Senate vote they need to pass the healthcare bill and sent shudders of fear through Democrats facing tough races in November's congressional elections.
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The Security Council unanimously agreed to boost the number of UN troops in Haiti by 3500 to help maintain peace and security and support earthquake relief efforts.
The step comes as daily reports about shaken societal security become common among the widespread suffering of victims who lost everything.
Also, the US army enhanced its forces in the country, hence triggering complaints about the US role not only from foes like Venezuela but also from allies like France.
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Mali bowed out of the African Nations Cup despite a 3-1 win over Malawi in their last Group A game on Monday.
Angola and Algeria qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals after finishing first and second respectively in Group A on Monday.
Angola and Algeria qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals after finishing first and second respectively in Group A on Monday.
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At least 20 suicide bombers launched successive attacks inside the governmental area in the Afghan capital, Kabul, Aljazeera reporter quoted Taliban spokesman Zabih Allah Mujahid as saying.
The attacks, in which 5 people were killed and 38 wounded, hindered a presidential palace meeting in which 14 new ministers should have been sworn in.
Meanwhile, Afghan President Hamid Karzai said that the authorities had regained control in Kabul following the attacks in which all assailants were killed.
The attacks, in which 5 people were killed and 38 wounded, hindered a presidential palace meeting in which 14 new ministers should have been sworn in.
Meanwhile, Afghan President Hamid Karzai said that the authorities had regained control in Kabul following the attacks in which all assailants were killed.
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English Premier League: Bolton 0 Arsenal 2.
Spanish League: Atletico Madrid 3 Sporting Gijon 2.
Cameroon beat Zambia 3-2 in Africa Cup of Nations.
Spanish League: Atletico Madrid 3 Sporting Gijon 2.
Cameroon beat Zambia 3-2 in Africa Cup of Nations.
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Spanish Premier League: Almeria 1 Tenerife 1 ; Malaga 1 Getafe 0 ; Mallorca 2 Deportivo La Coruna 0 ; Santander 1 Valladolid 1 ; Zaragoza 0 Xerez 0.
English Premier League: Blackburn 2 Fulham 0.
English Premier League: Blackburn 2 Fulham 0.
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Italy-Serie A: AC Milan 4 Siena 0 ; AS Roma 3 Genoa 0 ; Chievo 1 Juventus 0.
English Premier League: Aston Villa 0 West Ham United 0.
MotoGP: Dani Pedrosa won the season's final race in Valencia, Valentino Rossi of Italy came second and Jorge Lorenzo third.
English Premier League: Aston Villa 0 West Ham United 0.
MotoGP: Dani Pedrosa won the season's final race in Valencia, Valentino Rossi of Italy came second and Jorge Lorenzo third.
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A raid by a US drone in northwest Pakistan has killed at least 15suspected opposition fighters, Pakistani officials have said.
The attack took place on Sunday in the Shaktoi area of North Waziristan, close to the Afghanistan border.
"The target was a militant compound," a senior military official said of the raid, which occurred about 40km southeast of Miranshah, the primary town in North Waziristan.
The attack took place on Sunday in the Shaktoi area of North Waziristan, close to the Afghanistan border.
"The target was a militant compound," a senior military official said of the raid, which occurred about 40km southeast of Miranshah, the primary town in North Waziristan.
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Defending champions Egypt reached the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals with a 2-0 win over Mozambique in Group C.
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English Premier League: Chelsea 7 Sunderland 2, Manchester United 3 Burnley 0, Tottenham 0 Hull 0, Wolverhampton 0 Wigan 2.
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With food, water and other aid flowing into Haiti in earnest, relief groups and officials are focused on moving the supplies out of the clogged airport and to hungry, haggard earthquake survivors in the capital.
Haiti's government alone has already recovered 20,000 bodies -- not counting those recovered by independent agencies or relatives themselves, Prime Minister Jean-Max Bellerive said. He said a final toll of 100,000 dead would «seem to be the minimum.»
Haiti's government alone has already recovered 20,000 bodies -- not counting those recovered by independent agencies or relatives themselves, Prime Minister Jean-Max Bellerive said. He said a final toll of 100,000 dead would «seem to be the minimum.»
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Ivory Coast qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals with a 3-1 win over Ghana in Group B.
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قالت مكتب الامم المتحدة في عاصمة هيتي بورت او فرانس ان نحو ثلاثمائة الف شخص اصبحوا في عداد المشردين بعد ان دمر زلزال الثلاثاء الماضي نحو عشرة في المئة من منازل المدينة.
من جهة اخرى لا تزال قوافل الاغاثة توالي وصولها الى مطار العاصمة المنكوبة لكن عمليات الاغاثة تواجه الكثير من الصعوبات بسبب انقطاع التيار الكهربائي وشح المياه وهذا ما يحاول المانحون العمل عليه
من جهة اخرى لا تزال قوافل الاغاثة توالي وصولها الى مطار العاصمة المنكوبة لكن عمليات الاغاثة تواجه الكثير من الصعوبات بسبب انقطاع التيار الكهربائي وشح المياه وهذا ما يحاول المانحون العمل عليه
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An estimated 300,000 people have been left homeless by the devastating earthquake in Haiti, with one in 10 homes in the capital Port-au-Prince, the United Nations said on Friday.
A helicopter assessment by the UN mission in Haiti found that some areas suffered "50 percent destruction."
"First estimates suggest some 10 percent of the housing in Port-au-Prince has been destroyed, which roughly translates to about 300,000 people left homeless, UN Office said
A helicopter assessment by the UN mission in Haiti found that some areas suffered "50 percent destruction."
"First estimates suggest some 10 percent of the housing in Port-au-Prince has been destroyed, which roughly translates to about 300,000 people left homeless, UN Office said
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The death toll from Haiti's earthquake could be between 45000 and 50000, with a further 3 million people injured or homeless, Haitian Red Cross said.
Also, the UN announced that 38 of its staffers, including 19 peacekeepers, were killed and 188 others are still missing.
Meanwhile, the US and the IMF said that they will each provide $100 million to help in relief efforts in Haiti. In addition, the US began sending 3500 troops to assist in earthquake rescue and recovery efforts.
Also, the UN announced that 38 of its staffers, including 19 peacekeepers, were killed and 188 others are still missing.
Meanwhile, the US and the IMF said that they will each provide $100 million to help in relief efforts in Haiti. In addition, the US began sending 3500 troops to assist in earthquake rescue and recovery efforts.
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Liverpool's Spanish international striker Fernando Torres will be out of action for 6 weeks after tearing knee cartilage, the Premier League club said.
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Dazed and injured Haitians sat on darkened streets pleading for help and untold numbers were trapped in tons of rubble brought down by the strongest earthquake to hit this poor Caribbean nation in more than 200 years.
The extent of destruction from the 7.0-magnitude tremor was far from clear and estimating the number of casualties was impossible.
The Presidential Palace crumbled into itself and the headquarters of the UN peacekeeping mission collapsed.
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Mozambique came from two goals behind to draw 2-2 with Benin on Tuesday in an Africa Cup of Nations Group C match.
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Defending champions Egypt defeated Nigeria 3-1 in their opening Africa Cup of Nations Group C match.
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Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain has damaged his left thigh muscle and will be out for approximately three weeks, the club said.
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Iranian nuclear scientist Massoud Ali Mohammadi was killed in a rare bomb attack in Tehran which state media quickly blamed on "counter-revolutionaries" and foreign powers.
Mohammadi, a lecturer at Tehran University, died when a bomb strapped to a motorcycle was triggered by remote control outside his home in northern Tehran, state media said.
Iran's TV alluded that Mohammadi had had political responsibilities, but it did not elaborate on what those responsibilities constituted.
Mohammadi, a lecturer at Tehran University, died when a bomb strapped to a motorcycle was triggered by remote control outside his home in northern Tehran, state media said.
Iran's TV alluded that Mohammadi had had political responsibilities, but it did not elaborate on what those responsibilities constituted.
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Ivory Coast were held to a goalless draw by neighbours Burkina Faso in Monday's only African Nations Cup Group B game.
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Malawi shocked 2010 World Cup qualifiers Algeria 3-0 in an Africa Cup of Nations Group A match.
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R. Madrid midfielder R. van der Vaart will be out of action for around 2 to 3 weeks after injuring a muscle in Sunday's 2-0 win over Mallorca, club said.
USA has contingency plans, in addition to diplomacy and sanctions, to deal with Iran's nuclear programs, the top US army commander told CNN.
While General David Petraeus, head of US Central Command, did not elaborate on the plans, he said the military has considered the impact of any action taken there.
"It would be literally irresponsible if Centcom were not to have been thinking about the various "what ifs" and to make plans for a whole variety of different contingencies," Petraeus said.
While General David Petraeus, head of US Central Command, did not elaborate on the plans, he said the military has considered the impact of any action taken there.
"It would be literally irresponsible if Centcom were not to have been thinking about the various "what ifs" and to make plans for a whole variety of different contingencies," Petraeus said.
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