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Angry villagers stoned to death a local Taliban commander and his bodyguard in southern Afghanistan.

Afghan villagers stone Taliban commander

KABUL: Angry villagers stoned to death a local Taliban commander and his bodyguard in southern Afghanistan Sunday after the militants killed a 60-year-old man accused of aiding the government,Afghan officials said. The stoning happened in the Nawa District of Helmand Province.

Killed 100 Kurdish rebels in Iraq,says Turkey

ANKARA: Turkeys military said Tuesday its airstrikes on Kurdish rebel targets in northern Iraq this week have killed an estimated 90 to 100 guerrillas. The military also said over 80 rebels were injured in six days of cross-border raids that began Wednesday.

Japan PM to quit,successor expected soon

TOKYO: Prime Minister Naoto Kan has told his Cabinet ministers he will step down once parliament passes two key bills in the coming days. I believe a new prime minister will be decided on August 30, Kan told his Cabinet.

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Congress may agree to Tejashwi as CM face to get Bihar alliance back on track

Political Pulse6 hr ago

Tejashwi Yadav is set to be the chief ministerial candidate of the Mahagathbandhan alliance, as talks have resolved differences and reduced friendly fights. Though a seat-sharing deal has not been announced, a positive meeting with RJD's leadership has reassured the alliance's unity and focus on bringing change to Bihar.

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