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India's Jaipur bombing called 'terror plot'

csmonitor — 2008-05-14T14:15:43Z

A series of attacks in the Indian city may have been intended to incite religious fury between Hindus and Muslims. Some Indian officials suspect terrorist groups from Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Global scrutiny follows reports of Chinese nuclear base

csmonitor — 2008-05-13T14:03:09Z

The naval buildup on Hainan appears to be part of Beijing's long-range plan to increase its military presence, but the new base has alarmed neighboring countries and the US.

Sri Lanka election called 'mandate' to defeat rebel Tamil Tigers

csmonitor — 2008-05-12T14:34:35Z

The island's first elections in two decades had been intended as a test of the peacemaking process with the breakaway fighters.

Zimbabwe violence escalates

csmonitor — 2008-05-12T14:33:19Z

Opposition activists have been targeted and killed. South African President Thabo Mbeki arrived in Zimbabwe Friday for talks with President Robert Mugabe.

Food riots, anti-U.S. protests erupt in Somalia

csmonitor — 2008-05-07T14:06:42Z

The unrest follows reports of atrocities by militants and US-backed Ethiopian and Somali forces, as well as a recent US strike on an alleged Al Qaeda leader there.

Russia-Georgia tensions escalate over breakaway republic

csmonitor — 2008-05-06T14:05:56Z

The reported downing of two unmanned Georgian spy drones over Abkhazia come as both sides accuse each other of preparing for war.

North Korea promises steps to break nuclear-deal impasse

csmonitor — 2008-05-02T14:18:29Z

Olympic torch to scale Everest amid tight security

csmonitor — 2008-05-01T15:08:19Z

The Chinese have closely guarded their plan to carry the Olympic flame to the top of the world's highest mountain.

Defense Secretary Gates calls for Mexican border security

csmonitor — 2008-04-30T14:34:12Z

Visiting Mexico, the US's top defense official says he wants funds to fight drug-trafficking violence and ward off potential threats from militants entering the US.

East Timor rebel leader surrenders

csmonitor — 2008-04-29T14:20:37Z

Gastao Salsinha's surrender may signal a weakening of the rebellion that has engulfed the former Indonesian island since its independence in 2002.

India: discontent, poverty fueling Naxalite rebels

csmonitor — 2008-04-28T15:08:15Z

A government-appointed committee says violence by the Maoist insurgency is growing and urges the government to talk with rebels.

Israel rejects Hamas cease-fire offer as humanitarian crisis deepens in Gaza

csmonitor — 2008-04-25T19:44:48Z

Pakistan seeks peace deal with militant tribe

csmonitor — 2008-04-24T14:29:11Z

The release of Maulana Sufi Muhammad in Islamabad on Monday suggests a shift in relations between the new government and militants.

Europeans see higher terror threat

csmonitor — 2008-04-23T14:21:52Z

A new tape by Al Qaeda's Ayman al-Zawahiri calls for reprisals in Europe, where officials see increasing terrorist activity and anger over provocative depictions of Islam.

Georgia says Russia downed spy plane

csmonitor — 2008-04-22T14:37:38Z

The incident contributes to ongoing regional tensions between Russia and former Soviet territories that favor Western ties and NATO membership.

India: concern about how Maoist gains will shape ties with Nepal

csmonitor — 2008-04-21T14:28:21Z

The Maoist party had a surprisingly strong showing in recent elections. India is worried about the impact on its own Maoist rebel movement, the Naxalites.

US building 'security wall' in Baghdad's Sadr City

csmonitor — 2008-04-20T20:38:04Z

Nigeria deploys troops in oil-rich Bayelsa

csmonitor — 2008-04-17T14:17:03Z

The deployment follows annulled election results and reports of a rise in pirate attacks in the Niger Delta region.

U.S. military prepares to train Pakistani forces

csmonitor — 2008-04-16T14:22:24Z

US officials have requested $750 million to expand a program designed to assist foreign militaries engaged in counterterrorism.

Maoists set to sweep Nepal election

csmonitor — 2008-04-14T15:05:43Z

The former rebel group, which waged a violent campaign against the monarchy, would face ongoing social unrest in the Himalayan country.

Vote results delayed for fear of violence, Zimbabwe says

csmonitor — 2008-04-09T15:19:51Z

The country's electoral commission said releasing results from the March 29 presidential vote would be 'dangerous' as international efforts for release of poll widened.

Convicted terrorists escape Moroccan jail

csmonitor — 2008-04-08T14:31:24Z

The jailbreak coincides with the trial in London of eight suspects who allegedly attempted to bomb transatlantic planes.

Counterterror debate turns to troop levels in Afghanistan, Iraq

csmonitor — 2008-04-07T14:37:16Z

Democrats say an overemphasis on the war in Iraq has come at the expense of Afghanistan and has allowed Al Qaeda to regroup in that region.

Pentagon overspent budget by $295 billion

csmonitor — 2008-04-03T14:25:19Z

An auditor's report presented to the US Congress this week reveals inefficient spending and missed deadlines.

Rise in food prices sparks unrest

csmonitor — 2008-04-02T14:44:37Z

Sub-Saharan Africa has been particularly hard hit by the rising global food costs.

Former Pentagon official pleads guilty in China spy case

csmonitor — 2008-04-02T14:43:33Z

The case involves classified Taiwan weapons data and follows admissions about an errant shipment of nuclear fuses to Taiwan.

Pakistan's prime minister broaches Taliban peace

csmonitor — 2008-03-31T14:34:26Z

Newly elected Yousaf Raza Gillani's announcement may cause rift with US.

North Korea test-fires missiles after South Korea adopts tougher line

csmonitor — 2008-03-31T14:33:38Z

Missile launches and the expulsion of South Korean personnel from a joint industrial zone show Pyongyang's irritation with Seoul.

Somali militants hinder humanitarian aid

csmonitor — 2008-03-27T14:41:58Z

Islamist forces in Somalia have launched fresh attacks, worrying international aid groups.

Afghanistan aid delivery shortfall a security risk

csmonitor — 2008-03-26T14:15:25Z

An international agency's report says 40 percent of aid destined for Afghans is spent on overhead costs.

African forces invade rebel Comoros

csmonitor — 2008-03-25T14:33:43Z

A victory in the disintegrating Indian Ocean archipelago could affirm the African Union's international legitimacy.