Karzai Sworn in as Afghan Premier
Hamid Karzai was sworn in as prime minister of Afghanistan's new interim government Saturday, replacing the ousted Taliban regime amid hopes he can help heal a nation torn apart by decades of war.

India Recalls Ambassador from Pakistan, Troop Buildup on Border
Escalating Indo-Pakistan tensions touched a new peak on Friday as India recalled its ambassador from Islamabad and Pakistan threatened "counter measures" against a build-up of Indian troops along their borders.

Five Palestinians Killed, Scores Injured in Gaza Factional Clashes
At least five Palestinians were killed Friday and more than 60 hurt as Hamas supporters clashed in the Gaza Strip for a second day with Palestinian police.

U.N. Mandates British-Led Force for Kabul
British Marine commandos began their peacekeeping mission in Afghanistan Friday after receiving unanimous U.N. Security Council backing for a six-month deployment, with their first task being to provide security for Afghanistan's incoming government.

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