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AP 2010-07-08

1. General David Petraeus has formally assumed command of the 130,000-strong international force in Afghanistan. Petraeus said it was important to demonstrate that al-Qaeda and its allies will not to be allowed to again establish sanctuaries in Afgha

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The fragile coalition in Lebanon has collapsed after 12 ministers mostly from Hezbollah and its allies resigned. It follows rising tension after strong indications that some members of Hezbollah could be indicted by a United Nations-backed investigat

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The Swedish general election has left the two main political blocs almost tied with the anti-immigration party making gains on its previous results. With nearly all ballots counted, the governing center-left coalition is marginally ahead of its centr