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Israel
Second Israeli general quits over Lebanon war
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Somalia
US Official Offers a Bleak Assessment of Somalia
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Algeria
Algeria rebels kill at least seven soldiers in ambush
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Israel
US Vetoes U.N. Gaza Resolution
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Palestinian Territories
Al-Aqsa, Al-Nasser brigades shell Israeli Settlement
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Palestinian Territories
Fatah, Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade Threaten Terror Attacks on America in Apparent Policy Shift
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Iraq
A blast at a Baghdad police recruiting center killed over 35. Ten al Qaeda are detained in raids in Baghdad. Saddam’s Generals want the U.S. to stay. Democrats call for the withdrawal to begin in 4-6 months.
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Pakistan
A senior Army officer called the frontier security situation a “disaster.” “I am afraid we are on a war course in the tribal areas.” The Army prevented a rocket attack in Dir. The Taliban deny attacking a government fort in Mir Ali. A close associate of LeT leader Hafez Saeed has been murdered.
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Iran
Iran claims to have taken images of U.S. aircraft carriers operating in the Gulf wth UAVs. Iran claims it will swiftly respond to any Israeli strike on its expanding nuclear program. President Ahmadinejad tears into the the UNSC for considering sanctions.
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Afghanistan
Ten al Qaeda are killed during an airstrike in Kunar province. Over 60 Taliban have been killed in fighting in eastern Afghanistan, and 7 were killed in Helmand province. The hardcore Taliban cadre must be eliminated, says a British general. The U.S., Afghanistan and Pakistan are considering a joint intelligence center in Kabul.
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Somalia
Somalia peace deal refused by the Transitional Government and labeled ‘irrelevant’
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Pakistan
Afghanistan, Pakistan and NATO review efforts against terrorism
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Indonesia
Australia and Indonesia to sign mutual security treaty
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Germany
Germany extends anti-terror mission
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Lebanon
Hezbollah and Amal have quit the Lebanese government after their demands for more seats (and effectively veto power) in the cabinet are not met. Hezbollah has rebuilt its arsenal in southern Lebanon. A Hezbollah member was killed dismantling a cluster bomb. The UN gave the Lebanese government a draft proposal for the tribunal on the death of Rafik al-Hariri.
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Iraq
Sunni gunmen set up a false checkpoint south of Baghdad and ambushed a Shi’ite convoy, killing ten and kidnapping about 52. Baghdad car bombs killed eight people. A Slovak soldier was killed by a roadside bomb today, and the Slovakian Prime Minister has announced that Slovak troops will be pulled out in February. Tony Blair is scheduled to address the Iraq Study Group on Tuesday.
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India
India: ‘Hizbul paid me Rs1000 to hurl grenades’
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Al Qaeda
Al Qaeda may plan Europe transit attacks
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Pakistan
In Pakistan, Recent Attacks Shred Hopes for Regional Peace Model
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United Kingdom
Blair Says Homegrown Terrorism Is Generation-Long Struggle
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Somalia
Somalia’s Islamic Movement Signs Accord
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LTTE bestow highest honour on slain Sri Lanka MP
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Indonesia
A small bomb is detonated at an A&W restaurant in Indonesia. The bomber is believed to have been seriously wounded in the attack and is in custody. Thousands of Indonesian Islamists, including members of Hizbut Tahrir, protested President Bush’s upcoming visit to the country.
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Iraq
Car bombs kill 8, injure 38 in Baghdad
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Thailand
Two cops killed in southern Thailand insurgency
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Iran
Iran’s top nuclear negotiator may meet with Putin
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Palestinian Territories
Egypt uncovers arms tunnel
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Philippines
Govt troops kill Abu Sayyaf leader while resisting arrest
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Pakistan
Nine tribal leaders were killed and 4 wounded when a roadside bomb destroyed their van in South Waziristan. The Daily Times reports one of those killed was a member of the “tribal peace committee.” The manhunt for the second Dargai bomber has ended.
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Sudan
A Darfur town empties as the Janjaweed return
