Bombers attack Pakistan arms depot Twin blasts near the capital kill almost 60 people and leave many more wounded. Blast highlights Pakistan tensions

Iraq, US 'close' to troop deal Deal reported to specify withdrawal of US forces from Iraqi cities by June next year.

Abkhazians rally for independence Tens of thousands gather to ask Russia for recognition as independent state.

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Ex-spy tried over activist's murder	US raid 'killed Afghan civilians'	Peru to vote on divisive land law

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