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Militants kill 1 in brazen attack on Pakistan air base with suspected links to nuclear program
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Organization of Islamic Cooperation suspends Syria
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Judge: Kim Dotcom can review US case against him
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Asia stocks up on hopes China to boost economy
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Militants kill 2 in attack on Pakistani base
At least half a dozen militants attacked an air force base in northern Pakistan with suspected link to the country's nuclear program before dawn Thursday, sparking a heavy battle that killed two security personnel and left parts of the base in flames, officials said.
Thursday, August 16, 2012
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