Pakistan inches closer to civilian rule
Pakistan's Pervez Musharraf is to swear in the
nation's former top spy to succeed him as army chief, a move that
would bring civilian rule a step closer after his sweeping
presidential election win.
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At least 58 killed in tribal clashes
At least 58 people including 16 soldiers were
killed in two major battles between militants and troops in
Pakistan's restive tribal areas, the military said.
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Six youths killed in Wisconsin shooting spree
A sheriff's deputy went on a shooting rampage
Sunday, killing his ex-girlfriend and five other youths at a house
party in a small town in Wisconsin, authorities said. The
20-year-old deputy and all those shot were all part of a close-knit
group of friends, sources said.
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