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 Inquirer
US extends Afghanistan stay for 2,200 Marines
| WASHINGTON -- The United States has extended the stay of 2,200 marines in Afghanistan for one month until November, making their tours eight months long instead of seven, a marines spokeswoman said ... (photo: USMC file/Cpl Justin L Schaeffer)
Afghanistan Defence Photos US Washington |
 Gulf Daily News
Soaring UAE food prices set to ease this year
| DUBAI: Food and commodity inflation in the United Arab Emirates should ease this year after the Gulf state imposed price controls, but global trends will continue to drive prices, the Ministry of Ec... (photo: WN / Guillaume Poulet-Mathis)
Consumer Dubai Food Inflation Photos |
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 Taipei Times
Oil prices surge to all-time highs
THE IRAN FACTOR: Prices were driven higher because of fears of a conflict with Iran over its nuclear program, lower US stockpiles of crude and a still-struggling US dolla... (photo: WN / deniseyong)
Energy Iran Oil Photos Prices |
 The Times
Russia rated UK's biggest threat after al-Qaeda and Iran
| Britain's security services have identified Russia as the third most serious threat facing the country, it has emerged before Gordon Brown's first meeting with Presiden... (photo: AP/Misha Japaridze)
Defence Photos Politics Russia UK |
 The Independent
Reports of Zambian President's death prove to be exaggerated
| The South African President had the unusual duty yesterday of mourning the death of the President of Zambia with a minute's silence, then hours later wising him a speed... (photo: AP / Themba Hadebe)
Africa Media Photos Politics Zambia |
 The Star
A touch of nutmeg
| PEOPLE returning from Penang almost always bring back nutmegs as gifts for family and friends. Western dish: Lamb Stew with Nutmeg. | The fruit may be pickled, dried or... (photo: creative commons / )
Cooking Gifts Nutmegs People Photos |
 The Australian
Weak US dollar not to blame for high oil prices - Paulson
| A WEAKER US dollar cannot be blamed for soaring oil prices as policymakers around the world tussle with the twin specters of rising inflation and slowing growth, US Tre... (photo: FreeImages.co.uk / )
Currency Inflation Oil Photos US |
 Daily Star Lebanon
Israel seals off Gaza again after unclaimed rocket strike
| By Agence France Presse (AFP) | Friday, July 04, 2008 | OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The Israeli military closed border crossings to the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip on Thursday after... (photo: AP / Khalil Hamra)
Defence Gaza Israel Peace Photos |
