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Pakistani security officials examine site of suicide bombing in Sherpao, 40 kilometers (25 miles) northeast Peshawar, 21 Dec 2007 Suicide Bombing at Mosque in Northwest Pakistan Kills 50  Audio Clip Available
Witnesses say bombing, which came during Islamic holy day of Eid-al-Adha, created scene of carnage, with bloody clothes and body parts strewn around mosque

Abdul Aziz al-Hakim Iraqi Shi'ite Leader Calls for Controls on US-Backed Sunni Units
Abdul Aziz al-Hakim praises role of Sunni patrol groups in contributing to sharp decline in violence, stresses groups should operate in coordination with Iraqi government

Belgian Police officers stand guard on the Grand'Place in Brussels following the arrest of 14 suspected Islamic militants, 21 Dec. 2007 Security Tight in Belgium After Jail Break Plot for al-Qaida Member
Belgian officials say security stepped up after arrest of 14 suspects planning to free Nizar Trabelsi from jail

David Hicks (May 2007 file photo) 'Aussie Taliban' Faces Tough Restrictions After Release From Jail  Audio Clip Available
Police applied for restrictions to be placed on David Hicks when he is freed, saying he remains a threat to society

Members of the French charity Zoe's Ark wait in a room at court in N'Djamena, Chad, 05 Nov 2007 Kidnapping Trial Opens in Chad for French Charity Workers  Audio Clip Available
French nationals accused of trying to smuggle 103 children out of Chad

South African President Thabo Mbeki South African President Mbeki Addresses Media After Losing ANC Leadership Post  Audio Clip Available
Thabo Mbeki says there are no enemies in the African National Congress

Polish students cut the last part of the security fence during the celebrations on the occasion of Poland's Schengen zone entry, 21 Dec 2007 Celebration, Some Frustration Marks 'Schengen' Expansion  Audio Clip Available
Despite celebrations, there is concern opening of EU member borders could lead to new Iron Curtain with non-EU neighboring states

Gen. Raul Isaias Baduel (2006 file photo) Venezuela's Baduel Upbeat About Political Future  Audio Clip Available
Former defense minister Raul Baduel was among opponents of Hugo Chavez's constitutional reforms

Christmas shopper in Stuttgart, Germany (Dec 2007 file photo) Ethical Shopping on the Rise Even During Holidays
More shoppers say they are basing  choices on what to buy by considering if it is ethically correct

Madonna performs during Live Earth concert at Wembley stadium in London, 07 Jul 2007 2007 a Tumultuous Year for Pop Music  Audio Clip Available
Musicians abandoned record labels, publicly clashed with bosses, and offered their music to public for free during 2007

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