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500: Deadly U.S. Milestone in Afghan War

Posted: August 7th, 2008, 3:23pm EDT by By KIRK SEMPLE and ANDREW W. LEHREN

With U.S. troops at record levels and the violent threat from the Taliban expanding, the conflict in Afghanistan is roaring back into public view.
China’s Leaders Are Resilient in Face of Change

Posted: August 7th, 2008, 1:37pm EDT by By JIM YARDLEY

An upsurge in Chinese patriotism around the Olympics has bolstered the party against international criticism.
Strong Quake Hits Western China; 1 Killed

Posted: August 7th, 2008, 3:34am EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

A strong aftershock struck Sichuan Province, where a May earthquake killed almost 70,000 people, hours after the Olympic torch relay passed through the area.
Tropical Storm Forces Closures in Hong Kong

Posted: August 7th, 2008, 3:15am EDT by By KEITH BRADSHER

Businesses, government offices, financial markets and schools were closed Wednesday in Hong Kong and Macau with the approach of a severe tropical storm.
Tropical Storm Forces Closures in Hong Kong

Posted: August 7th, 2008, 3:10am EDT by By KEITH BRADSHER

The approach of severe tropical storm Kammuri affected businesses, government offices, financial markets and schools.
Tragic Toll After Chaos on Mountain

Posted: August 7th, 2008, 3:01am EDT by By GRAHAM BOWLEY and ANDREA KANNAPELL

Eleven people died this week on K2, known as the world’s hardest and most dangerous mountain for climbers.
World Briefing | Asia: China: Japan to Protest Detentions

Posted: August 7th, 2008, 2:10am EDT by By EDWARD WONG

The Japanese government that it would lodge a strong protest over the detention and beating of two Japanese journalists by security forces in the Chinese town of Kashgar on Monday.
World Briefing | Asia: Pakistan: Musharraf Delays China Visit

Posted: August 7th, 2008, 2:08am EDT by By REUTERS

President Pervez Musharraf delayed a visit to China for a day, the Foreign Ministry said, as opponents in the coalition government consulted over his possible impeachment.