Clinton seeks to improve US image with Muslims
INDONESIA: Secretary of State Hillary Rodham
Clinton is continuing the Obama administration’s efforts to
rehabilitate America’s image abroad, especially with Muslims, during
a visit to Indonesia that began Wednesday.
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Israel considering prisoner release for soldier
ISRAEL: Israel’s Security Cabinet is to debate a
possible prisoner exchange with Hamas which could trade hundreds of
Palestinian prisoners for a soldier captured in 2007.
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Bomb destroys Pakistan press club
PAKISTAN: A bomb destroyed a local press club
building Wednesday in a restive tribal area of Pakistan bordering
Afghanistan, but caused no casualties, an official said.
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Venezuela, China boost economic ties
VENEZUELA: Venezuela and China agreed to boost
economic relations Tuesday, as Vice President Xi Jinping began a
two-day visit to the country and Beijing continued to expand its
presence in Latin America.
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