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A US Marine helicopter delivers supplies in Helmand province, 11 July
US president sets Afghan target
Allied forces must stabilise Afghanistan for August elections before devising a new security strategy, Barack Obama says.
US Marines killed
Obama on Afghan mission
Helmand's long and difficult road

The site of the collapsed bridge in Delhi Metro bridge collapses in Delhi
A partially constructed bridge collapses in Delhi, killing at least five people and injuring 15, Indian officials say.

Map Deadly ambush hits Indian police
At least 23 policemen die in an attack by suspected Maoist rebels in eastern India, officials say.

FEATURES, NEWS, ANALYSIS
A market in Mumbai Mumbai revisited
Bombay changed its name but its heart is the same
Troops in Mingora, 9 July 2009 Town of fear
Pakistan urges return to Swat - but is it safe?
Lori Schneider on Everest New heights
How woman fought multiple sclerosis to scale Everest

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'Lower' Asian obesity threshold
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Pakistan imposes new petrol tax
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India outlines growth challenge

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