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independence stories: 22 news summaries

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In Pakistan, a Birthday Marred by Violence

Nation turns 60 amid bomb attacks and political upheaval

Aug 14, 07 6:26 AM CDT
(Newser) - Pakistan celebrates the 60th anniversary of its independence today at a moment plagued by violence and shadowed by political uncertainty, the Independent writes. A roadside bomb killed four civilians yesterday near the border with Afghanistan, where the Taliban is allegedly regrouping. Attacks have multiplied since July from tribal areas to... More »

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Afghanistan • Taliban • Pakistan • Pervez Musharraf • India • independence • roadside bomb • Islamabad • Islamic extremism • state of emergency • election

US and Russia Lock Horns over Kosovo, Missile Shield

Cold War fault lines rumble
at prelim G-8 summit

May 31, 07 4:24 AM CDT
(Newser) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US counterpart Condi Rice butted heads during a sit-down with G-8 foreign ministers yesterday, over US plans to grant Kosovo independence and build a missile defense shield in the region. The entire group endorsed freeing Kosovo from Serbian control, the Washington Post reports, except... More »

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Russia • Serbia • missile shield • Poland • anti missile bases • Condoleezza Rice • nuclear weapons • Czech Republic • United States • Sergei Lavrov • Kosovo • independence • G8 summit • missile

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