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Islamists burn ancient manuscripts in Mali's Timbuktu

Islamist extremists torched a library containing historic manuscripts in Timbuktu, the mayor said today, as French and Malian forces closed in on Mali's fabled desert city.

Another NATO soldier killed by Afghan comrade-in-arms

Terrorism & Security Mali Islamists vow to destroy 'every mausoleum' in Timbuktu

In Afghanistan, NATO exit plan raises concerns about stability (+video)

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Afghan Army's next hurdle: logistics

Brazen Taliban attack strikes British Council in Kabul (video)

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Why Karzai readily admits receiving bags of Iranian cash

Anwar Ibrahim loses ground to rival as Malaysia sodomy trial drags on

In Pictures At play: Children worldwide taking part in some recreation

Afghanistan: Town crier, with megaphone

Afghanistan's first national park waits for tourists