Five members of the NATO-led force in Afghanistan died Sunday, the force said.
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Israel approves construction of more settlements
Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak has approved the construction of 455 housing units in the West Bank, his office said Monday.
Iran ready to talk but nuclear discussions ‘off limits’
Iran is ready to hold talks with the United States and the West — but ruled out discussion of its nuclear ambitions, state media said Monday.
Venezuela to export gasoline to Iran
Venezuela will begin exporting 20,000 gallons of gasoline to Iran next month as the nations strengthen bilateral cooperation, Iranian state media reported. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and his Venezuelan counterpart Hugo Chavez announced the agreement on Sunday
Germany calls for probe into Afghan airstrike
The German chancellor on Sunday called for a quick and thorough investigation into a NATO airstrike in Afghanistan that killed at least 90 people. The German commander in the area called in the airstrike Friday in the northern Kunduz province.
Samoa to switch driving sides amid outcry
Samoa will switch its driving from the right side to the left side of the road on Monday in a move opponents have called ill-conceived and said will lead to dozens of wrecks and fatalities.
Cadbury rejects Kraft merger plan
British candy maker Cadbury has rejected a 10.2 billion pound ($16.7 billion) offer from U.S.
Hong Kong acid attack injures 11
Eleven people were injured when a man threw acid during an altercation Sunday in a bustling market district, the fourth such attack in Hong Kong this year.
Murray, Nadal reach final 16
World number two Andy Murray handily beat U.S.
Essien on target as Ghana reach World Cup
Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien scored one of the goals as Ghana defeated Sudan 2-0 in Accra on Sunday to become the first African qualifiers for the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa. Inter Milan midfielder Sulley Muntari gave the ‘Black Stars’ an early lead and Essien added a second soon after half-time, unleashing a drive that flew into the net at the near post