Karzai says Western troops could stay 10 years (AP)
AP – Afghan President Hamid Karzai told a global meeting Thursday that he will soon convene a peace conference in his country to lure Taliban fighters to renounce violence but he still expects foreign troops to stay for up to a decade.
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Iran hangs 2 for allegedly aiming to topple state (AP)
AP – Tehran’s top prosecutor says two men executed Thursday were convicted of involvement in an armed group aiming to topple Iran’s clerical leadership.
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Toyota extends recall to Europe amid US problems (AP)
AP – Toyota’s massive recalls over problem gas pedals in the U.S. are being extended to Europe, the latest blow to the world’s top automaker as it struggles to salvage its safety reputation.
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International allies mull exit from Afghanistan (AP)
AP – Major world powers opened talks Thursday seeking an end to the grinding conflict in Afghanistan, drafting plans to hand over security responsibilities to local forces and quell the insurgency with an offer of jobs and housing to lure Taliban fighters to renounce violence.
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Toyota extending recall to Europe amid US problems (AP)
AP – Toyota’s massive recalls over problem gas pedals in the U.S. are being extended to Europe, the latest blow to the world’s top automaker as it struggles to salvage its safety reputation.
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