russia said it was ready to increase international cooperation over the afghanistan crisis friday as us president barack obama prepared to order more forces to afghanistan .

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a long-time taiwan observer and china expert said on tuesday that taiwan 's recent mayoral and county magistrate election was a `` genuine democratic election , '' which truly reflects public opinion .

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hong kong police formally commissioned five ultra-high-speed interceptor boats monday in an effort to stage more effective attacks on marine criminal acts .

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a woman witness _ testifying tuesday from behind a screen and her voice disguised to protect her identity _ told of beatings and abuse at the hands of saddam hussein 's agents in the trial of the former president and seven lieutenants .

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woman witness weeps as she recalls beatings torture