In the Pakistani mountains of Waziristan, Pakistani Army patrols as young jihadis wait for martyrdom Photo: GETTYPakistan 'Starts Taliban Assault' -- BBC News
Fierce fighting has broken out as the Pakistan army battles Taliban militants in their remote strongholds in the South Waziristan province.
Local officials said 30,000 troops, backed by artillery, had moved into the region where Pakistan Taliban leader Hakimullah Mehsud is based.
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MIDDLE EAST
UN rights council endorses Gaza war crimes report.
Egypt: Fatah-Hamas deal deferred due to 'inappropriate conditions'.
Iraq's plan for referendum on U.S. pullout fades.
Truck bomb destroys key bridge in western Iraq.
ASIA
Ground offensive begins in Pakistan al-Qaida haven.
3 US troops killed in bomb attacks in Afghanistan. Raids kill 25 Taliban in Afghanistan: officials.
Rulings in Afghan election fraud probe expected.
Beijing is violating North Korean sanctions.
AFRICA
Tribesmen kill 16 Kenyan soldiers: South Sudan army.
Terrorism trial of Zimbabwe PM's aide deferred.
Obama administration shifting policy on Sudan.
EUROPE
Vaclav Klaus determined to weather the storm over Lisbon treaty veto.
Moscow Mayor promises a winter without snow.
Iran shipping firm denies UK charge of nuke ties.
AMERICAS
US swine flu vaccines 'delayed'.
Zelaya: Honduran coup talks suspended.
Hugo Chávez seizes golf clubs in drive to defeat ‘bourgeoisie’.
Rick 'extremely dangerous' Category 4 hurricane.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
British court orders release of U.S. document about Guantanamo detainee.
Man pleads guilty to plotting to blow up Navy brig.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/ECONOMY
2009 federal deficit surges to $1.42 trillion.
Billionaire arrested for insider trading.
Germany defends Opel deal.
Biggest economies try again to strike climate deal.
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