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Election expected to strengthen the power of Emomali Rakhmon, the country's president.

Somali's al-Shabab armed opposition group accuses UN of "political food aid".

Roadside bomb claims 11 civilian lives in south Afghanistan's Helmand province.

Eta commander captured in joint Spanish-French raid after 13 years in hiding.

Protests take place in southern city to coincide with donors' meeting in Saudi Arabia.

Postuhmous video by suicide bomber details spy agency's collaboration with US.

President declares "state of catastrophe" after 8.8-magnitude earthquake strikes close to country's second largest city.

Six Palestinians reportedly wounded in standoff at al-Aqsa mosque compound.

Officers arrive in Tel Aviv as Dubai police chief links Israel to Mabhouh murder suspects.

Blast follows court order to confiscate $1.4bn belonging to former PM Thaksin Shinawatra.

President declares "state of catastrophe" after 8.8-magnitude earthquake strikes close to country's second largest city.

One month adjournment for PM accused of corrupting his former tax lawyer.

Shia clerics in Iraq advised to avoid backing candidates before March 7 election.

Suicide attack in town in NWFP leaves at least four people dead and dozens more injured.

Clashes erupt between Christians and Muslims in northern Liberian city.

Money dropped on Greek ship in bid to free captain and his Filipino crew.

Afghan government to administer parts of the notorious jail from next week.

Despite strong opposition, Egyptian gas to Israel would flow under the power of law.

Gun battles prompt officials to temporarily shut consular offices in town of Reynosa.

Thousands demonstrate in the major cities of the former southern republic.