KANDAHAR—Afghan and U.S. forces have launched a sweep for Taliban insurgents, killing 13 and capturing 44 suspected militants in the troubled south of the country, an Afghan official said on Monday. The operation comes two weeks before general elections that are the final part of a plan to restore democratic government >> >>
 

Jet crash leaves 147 dead in Indonesia
Foreign Desk Report

MEDAN (Indonesia)—An Indonesian jetliner slammed into a crowded neighborhood moments after a shaky takeoff Monday and burst into flames, killing 147 people, including dozens on the ground. At least 15 passengers survived, among them an 18-month-old boy, officials said. The Mandala Airlines Boeing 737-200 was heading to Jakarta in overcast weather when it plowed into a row of houses 500 yards from the airport and skidded onto a busy road in this city on   >> >>

India agrees to reduce troops from IOK
APHC stresses for durable solution of Kashmir issue
From Meerza Iqbal Baig

NEW DELHI—Indian Prime Minsiter Manmohan Singh has expressed his willingness to conditionally reduce number of Indian army in occupied Kashmir, while Chairman All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has stressed on finding out durable resolution of Kashmir issue. The All Parties  >> >>

Hurriyat-Singh meeting to boost peace process: Pak
By Our Diplomatic Correspondent

ISLAMABAD—Welcoming the first-ever talks between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and APHC leaders led by Mirwaiz Umer Farooq, Pakistan on Monday said it would strengthen the peace process with India >> >>