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Briefly World: UN reports spike in Afghan deaths
Violence against civilians has risen by almost a quarter in Afghanistan as international forces hand security to Afghans,the United Nations
August 1, 2013 12:40 AM IST
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UN reports spike in Afghan deaths
KABUL: Violence against civilians has risen by almost a quarter in Afghanistan as international forces hand security to Afghans,the United Nations said in a report on Wednesday. The UN report said the number of dead and injured civilians had increased by 23 percent in the first six months of 2013,compared to the same period last year. Reuters
Zimbabwe votes in presidential poll
HARARE: Zimbabweans voted in large numbers on Wednesday in a fiercely contested poll pitting veteran President Robert Mugabe against Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai,who has vowed to push Mugabe into retirement after 33 years in power. reuters
Bangladesh: Verdict on legality of JI today
Dhaka: A verdict on the legality of Jamaat-e-Islami on Thursday could bar Bangladeshs biggest right-wing party from contesting polls. The verdict is expected at about 2 pm tomorrow, a High Court official said. PTI
Qaeda vows to free Gitmo inmates
Dubai: Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahri,in a recording posted online,vowed to free inmates at Guantanamo Bay. REUTERS
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