Governor's murder deepens fears of Pakistani Christians
ITTANWALI, Pakistan - To understand why Pakistani Christians feel so threatened by growing Muslim extremism in their country, speak to the uniformed police guard at the jail where a Christian woman is on death row, accused of blasphemy.
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India hopes to resolve Iran oil payment row this week
NEW DELHI - India hopes to resolve an oil payment row with Iran when officials travel to Tehran this week, Oil Secretary S. Sundareshan said on Monday, as New Delhi looks to balance its energy needs with its diplomatic interests.
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Foreign troops say may have killed Afghan police
KABUL - A foreign force air raid in central Afghanistan may have killed three Afghan police and wounded three, the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) said on Monday.
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Bangladesh police, investors clash; stocks free fall
DHAKA - Bangladesh police fired tear gas and water cannon to break up violent protests by investors on Monday after stock trading was halted when prices went into free fall. (Compiled by World Desk Asia, +65 6870-3815)
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