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12 killed, 31 wounded in shooting at U.S. army base

Twelve people were killed and up to 31 injured in two shootings Thursday at Fort Hood Army Base in Killeen, Texas, the U.S. Army said

S Korean president reiterates not to hold "unprincipled" inter-Korean summit

South Korean President Lee Myung-bak reiterated his earlier stance that he has no interest in an "unprincipled" inter-Korean summit, the presidential office said Friday.

India says U.S. terror suspect has links to plotters in Pakistan

India Friday claimed that David Coleman Headley, the U.S. citizen recently arrested by the FBI for allegedly planning terror attacks against India and Denmark, had links to plotters in Pakistan.

U.S. set to leave Iraq, continue war efforts in Afghanistan, Pakistan: expert

The United States is set to withdraw all troops from Iraq by the end of 2011 while continuing war efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan (AfPak) despite recent high-profile attacks in all these countries, an expert said.

British business secretary committed to strengthening Britain-Russia trade

British Business Secretary Peter Mandelson said on Thursday that British and Russian firms should seek out opportunities to expand bilateral trade, a move that will help both countries´ economies.

Russian economy still faces uncertainty

The Russian economy, which had been developing at high speed prior to the global financial turmoil and economic downturn, has suffered severe losses in the crisis. Nonetheless its prospect remains uncertain at present.

Africa to receive $1.1 bln in new financing for climate action

African efforts to invest in clean energy and prepare for the devastating consequences of climate change have received a boost with six countries set to receive 1.1 billion dollars in new financing for climate action, the World Bank said on Thursday.

Abbas confirms not to run in elections

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said here Thursday he will not run in the presidential election in January 2010.

12 killed in shooting at US army base

Twelve people have been killed and at least 31 wounded when a soldier unleashed an indiscriminate shooting at Fort Hood US Army Base in Texas.

Obama: Horrific outburst of violence

In Washington, US President Barack Obama calls the shootings "a horrific outburst of violence" and expressed his condolences to the victims.

At least 12 killed in US army base shooting

Twelve people have been killed and 31 wounded in a shooting rampage at the Fort Hood US Army base in Texas.

A/H1N1 flu spreads in N. hemisphere

The World Health Organization says the A/H1N1 flu has spread rapidly in the northern hemisphere.

Deadline expires in Honduras

Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya says a deal to end a four-month political crisis is at risk of collapse. (TAKE VIDEO) Hundreds of Zelaya supporters gathered outside of Congress on Thursday to press for his reinstatement.

Abbas pulls out of January elections

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas told political allies he will not run in January elections.

UN wants probes into Gaza war crimes

The UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution to call upon both Israeli and Palestinian authorities to conduct investigations of alleged war crimes during the 22-day Gaza conflict.

Israel displays seized weapons

The weapons were displayed Thursday for foreign diplomats and military attaches. Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the weapons were intended to be used against its citizens and constituted a "war crime".