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KABUL – Ten civilians, including eight students, were killed in fighting involving international forces in the country’s remote east, Afghan President Hamid Karzai said Monday. He condemned the deaths and called for an investigation. Civilian deaths are one of the most sensitive issues for foreign troops in Afghanistan. Although United …

An Australian politician is being treated by a plastic surgeon after two huge holes suddenly appeared in his face. Newly elected Northern Territory representative Ross Bohlin will be scarred for life after contracting folliculitis, an infection of his hair follicles — but the former police officer is still surprisingly cheerful, …

CONAKRY, Guinea – The No. 2 of Guinea’s military junta on Wednesday made his first public speech since last week’s assassination attempt on the country’s military strongman. New footage on state TV showed Gen. Sekouba Konate talking to soldiers during a morning visit to one of the capital’s military barracks. …