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Philippine troops clash with Abu Sayyaf militants

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=59306754&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK Clashes erupted Sunday in the southern Philippines when al-Qaida-linked militants resisted attempts by government forces to serve arrest warrants on three of their commanders.

3 US troops die in Afghanistan, 1 in combat

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=59303726&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK Military officials say three American troops have died in Afghanistan, including one killed in combat in the country's east.

Iran’s top leader: US ‘wrong’ on nuke threat

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=59299988&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK Iran's supreme leader says U.S. officials are "wrong" about his country's nuclear program and the threat Iran's missiles pose.

Iran’s Khamenei signals easing in election tension

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=59299947&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK Iran's Supreme Leader warned government supporters on Sunday against accusing opposition members of wrongdoing without proof, an indication that the Islamic government may be easing up on critics of the June presidential election.

Blackhawk crash kills US service member in Iraq

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=59292357&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK The U.S. military says a Blackhawk helicopter has crashed in an American base in Iraq, killing 1 service member and wounding 12 others.

Japan may provide more aid to Afghanistan

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=59287894&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK Tokyo is considering sending more financial aid to Afghanistan after its current naval refueling mission supporting the U.S.-led coalition ends next January, but has no intention of sending ground troops to the region, Japan's new foreign minister said Sunday.

Swiss confirm officials visited Guantanamo camp

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=59284629&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK The Swiss Justice Ministry says officials visited the U.S. detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, last month to gather information on inmates the Alpine country is considering taking in when they are released.

Pakistanis displaced by Taliban face miserable Eid

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=59258557&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=11339 MIKEBREAK Pakistani families uprooted by conflict with the Taliban face a miserable Eid al-Fitr, with no cash to splash on celebrations and longing to return to homes they fear no longer exist.

Obama to meet with Netanyahu, Abbas

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=59225452&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK The White House says President Barack Obama will host a meeting Tuesday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.

Man in terror probe meets with attorney, not FBI

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=59208233&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK A man under investigation in a terrorism probe in New York and Colorado didn't report for a fourth day of FBI questioning Saturday so he could spend a much-needed day with his attorney, the attorney's spokeswoman said.