Asia:

Karzai Condemns Deadly Car Bombing in Southern Afghanistan
At least 9 killed, 19 wounded, but no one has claimed responsibility for the blast at the police station in Kandahar city

Rising Australian Floodwaters Force Mass Evacuation
Officials ask 3,800 residents of St. George to abandon their homes

Coalition Commander Says Afghan Plan Still Intact
US General says he still anticipates transition to full Afghan security control after American troops end most combat duties next year

Qatar New Focus For Afghan Reconciliation
Pakistan's PM Gilani will meet with Qatari leaders about reconciliation efforts meant to end fighting between Afghan government

22 Children Killed by Afghan Winter's Cold
New York Times report says children froze to death in past month in 2 refugee camps in Kabul

UN: Afghan Civilian Deaths Up for 5th Straight Year
Assistance Mission in Afghanistan says 3,021 civilians were killed in 2011, 8 percent increase over previous year

Tibetan Group Releases Photos of Chinese Crackdown
One photo shows Chinese riot police standing over and dragging protestors, one of them appearing to have blood on his head

NATO: Forces Will Not Back Down During Afghan Transition
Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen says US desire to complete transition does not amount to disengagement

Cambodia Court Extends Key Khmer Rouge Official's Prison Sentence
Court rules against Comrade Duch's appeal to cut his 35-year prison term, sending him to jail for life

Over 100 Missing After Papua New Guinea Ferry Disaster
Rabaul Queen quickly sank after it was hit by three strong waves while traveling between the island of New Britain and the town of Lae

China’s Rise Poses Challenges for Its African Peacekeeping Missions
Long-held foreign policy of appearing neutral outside its borders being tested in Sudan, South Sudan oil dispute

Genetically-Modified Papaya Hits Shelves in Japan
Debate continues over whether to label all GMO foods

NATO Ministers Review US, French Plans to End Afghanistan Combat Role
Afghanistan to top meeting agenda after US defense secretary disclosure that US troops will end combat role in Afghanistan next year

Philippine Military Strike Kills Three Top-Ranking Terrorists
Air strike killed 15 members of two groups

Burma's Aung San Suu Kyi Postpones Political Rally
Burmese democracy leader could not obtain government approval to hold campaign rally at local football stadium

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