KABUL, Oct. 29, 2009 (Reuters) — Afghanistan laid out plans for the November 7 run-off presidential vote on Thursday in an announcement criticized as insufficient to prevent fraud, a day after a Taliban attack on U.N. staff reinforced concerns about security. ... > full story
ISLAMABAD, Oct. 23, 2009 (Reuters) — A Taliban suicide bomber killed eight people outside a key Pakistani airforce facility Friday, with officials quick to deny suggestions the target was linked to the country's nuclear program. ... > full story
TEHRAN, Oct. 22, 2009 (Reuters) — A senior Iranian MP rejected on Thursday the idea of sending enriched uranium abroad for further processing, hinting at Tehran's reluctance to embrace a proposal meant to ease international tension over its nuclear ambitions. ... > full story
BEIJING, Oct. 22, 2009 (Reuters) — China has not ruled out military action to rescue the crew of a coal ship hijacked by Somali pirates, but is also open to negotiations over what a Chinese military officer said on Thursday could be a long standoff. ... > full story
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