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By Arthur H. Rotstein · Wednesday, Feb. 6,2008 11:51 p.m.

The U.S. military faced complaints Tuesday from its Sunni allies over claims that more civilians had been killed by American forces – amplifying tensions as the Pentagon tries to calm anger over an airstrike last week that claimed innocent lives. The disputes have further strained ties with anti-al-Qaida fighters considered crucial in turning the tide against extremist violence.

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By AP Reports and Abisalom Omolo · Wednesday, Feb. 6,2008 12:07 a.m.

Thousands of people fled Chad’s capital Monday as government troops and rebels battled for a third day. Gunfire and explosions were heard throughout the N’ Djamera, a United Nations official said.

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U.S. forces kill Sunni civilians, tensions rise

By Abisalom Omolo and Kim Gamel · Wednesday, Feb. 6,2008 12:05 a.m.

The U.S. military faced complaints Tuesday from its Sunni allies over claims that more civilians had been killed by American forces – amplifying tensions as the Pentagon tries to calm anger over an airstrike last week that claimed innocent lives.

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Sanctions against Myanmar imposed

By Abisalom Omolo and Martin Crutsinger · Wednesday, Feb. 6,2008 12:04 a.m.

The Treasury Department on Tuesday announced it was imposing financial sanctions against family members of the military-run government of Myanmar and individuals it identified as key members of the financial empire of Tay Za, an influential businessman in the country.

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Top U.S. intelligence chief says al-Qaida hides in Pakistan

By Abisalom Omolo and Pamela Hess · Wednesday, Feb. 6,2008 12:03 a.m.

Al-Qaida, increasingly shut down in Iraq, is establishing cells in other countries as Osama bin Laden’s organization uses a “safe haven” in Pakistan’s tribal region to train for attacks in Afghanistan, the Middle East, Africa and the U.S. the U.S. intelligence chief said Tuesday.

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By AP Reports and Abisalom Omolo · Monday, Feb. 4,2008 11:39 p.m.

Sen. John McCain defended his conservative credentials Monday as rival Mitt Romney claimed he was true to core Republican values in the final push before Super Tuesday.

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By AP Reports and Abisalom Omolo · Sunday, Feb. 3,2008 11:08 p.m.

Chicago police searched Sunday for a gunman who herded five women into the back room of a strip mall clothing store, killed them during a botched robbery and vanished after walking out of the shop’s front door.

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Annan brokers peace deal

By Abisalom Omolo · Sunday, Feb. 3,2008 11:07 p.m.

The leader of Kenya’s opposition called Sunday for the African Union to send peacekeepers to help stem violence sparked by the country’s disputed presidential election.

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By Angus Shaw · Thursday, Jan. 31,2008 11:31 p.m.

The top U.S. envoy to Africa called the month of post-election violence in Kenya “ethnic cleansing” and said Wednesday that Washington was reconsidering hundreds of millions of dollars in aid to the country.

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By Angus Shaw · Thursday, Jan. 31,2008 11:30 p.m.

The top U.S. envoy to Africa called the month of post-election violence in Kenya “ethnic cleansing” and said Wednesday that Washington was reconsidering hundreds of millions of dollars in aid to the country.

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Senior al-Qaida commander killed in Pakistan

By Angus Shaw and Paul Schemm · Thursday, Jan. 31,2008 11:29 p.m.

CAIRO, Egypt – Abu Laith al-Libi, a top al-Qaida commander in Afghanistan who was blamed for bombing a base while Vice President Cheney was visiting last year, has been killed, according to a militant Web site.

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Senior al-Qaida commander killed in Pakistan

By Angus Shaw and Paul Schemm · Thursday, Jan. 31,2008 11:26 p.m.

CAIRO, Egypt – Abu Laith al-Libi, a top al-Qaida commander in Afghanistan who was blamed for bombing a base while Vice President Cheney was visiting last year, has been killed, according to a militant Web site.

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