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Wednesday, October 24, 2012
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24.10.2012 | 16:15 UTC
Business
Eurozone crisis
Greece wins two-year reprieve on bailout program
Greek Finance Minister Yannis Stournaras has said his debt-laden country would be given more time to meet bailout requirements. The reprieve comes in exchange of yet another multi-billion-euro austerity package.
Greek savings are a 'sensational achievement'
World
Afghanistan
Human trafficking, prostitution thrive in Afghanistan
Thousands of Afghan girls and boys are trafficked into neighboring countries and sold into slavery each year. Though it is taboo, prostitution is alive and thriving - at the cost of those forced to work in it.
Afghanistan: a cultural no man's land?
'Kabul is less conservative than Pakistani cities'
'Afghanistan's women have come a long way'
Animals
Indian geckos are in high demand for HIV 'cures'
Tokay geckos are being caught and trafficked from northeastern Indian states to Southeast Asian countries, where many people believe that medicines made from gecko meat can cure diseases such as HIV.
World biodiversity conference opens in India
Dog days for Delhi's homeless
Cambodian wildlife endangered by land concessions
Terrorism
Obama says Pakistanis knew about bin Laden
Pakistani experts say that President Obama's remark that former al Qaeda leader bin Laden would have escaped if the US had sought Pakistan's permission is proof that the US does not trust Islamabad on terrorism issues.
Either US presidential candidate 'good for India'
Disillusioned Pakistanis loathe Obama less than Romney
Pakistan's ISI chief visits the US for talks
Military
Gray areas of the law make room for covert operations
Their missions are dangerous and covert. Details about German special forces operations are only revealed in the aftermath - if at all. And even then, not much information is revealed.
Afghans condemn German colonel's promotion
German special forces reportedly catch Taliban chief
Afghanistan seeks strong partnerships
US Election
US voters abroad mobilize for presidential poll
Many Americans abroad have already postmarked their ballots for the presidential election. In Germany, Democrats and Republicans are debating the issues in a political culture that's often far outside American context.
Race for the White House
Romney dominates first presidential debate
Yes he can... hope for a second term
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PopXport brings you the best music and the chance to win an iPod touch
The new contest from PopXport takes a look at the German songs that were ranked highest around the world. Send us your favorite and you will have a chance at winning an iPod touch.
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