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Japan
President Bush defended a languishing deal his administration negotiated to sell India nuclear fuel and technology, saying he reassured India's prime minister that the pact was important for both countries despite heavy opposition on both sides.
India
The Communist parties that have provided the Indian government with a parliamentary majority for four years on Tuesday said they were withdrawing support in protest against a civilian nuclear deal with the United States.
Afghanistan
Ordinary Afghans' mistrust of the Pakistani military and its spies appeared deepened on Tuesday in the wake of a suicide car bomb attack outside the Indian Embassy in Kabul which killed 41 people and wounded 139.
United Kingdom
The Church of England's ruling body has voted its support for women to become bishops without giving traditionalist supporters of male-only priesthood the concessions they had sought.
Russia
A Russian court has banned a book about Adolf Hitler by late British historian Hugh Trevor-Roper, saying quotes attributed to the Nazi leader insult Russians and Jews, prosecutors said on Tuesday.
Switzerland
Switzerland will hold a nationwide referendum on whether to ban the construction of minarets where Muslims traditionally issue the call to prayer, officials said on Tuesday.
Philippines
The Philippine government will promote handmade pineapple cloth in the European Union's couture market, President Gloria Arroyo said.
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Editorial/World
For the forces of the Western bloc, Afghanistan will not be an 'easy war'.
Columns/World
The success of the past decade in beginning to revitalise higher education in universities is a case in point that needs to be almost celebrated
Columns/World
Using the deal to try to force India to align with the US policy on Iran would be a big mistake.
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