US to work with Pakistan on terrorism
The US has pledged to maintain a vigorous security dialogue with Pakistan after the Islamabad government rejected a report which branded the country a "safe haven" for terrorists.



Pak President to meet Sharif's close aide
A close aide of ousted Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will meet President Mohammad Rafiq Tarar on Thursday in what would be their first contact since the military coup last year.



Fighting intensifies in Solomon despite supposed agreement
Fighting intensified between rival guerrilla armies in the Solomon Islands on Wednesday, despite an announcement by coup leader Andrew Nori he was ready to make peace with the Government.



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