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Pakistan army raid frees hostages

October 11, 2009 on 5:12 am | In South Asia | Comments Off Pakistani security forces say more than 40 hostages held by militants in Rawalpindi have been freed in a military operation.

Obama to end military gay policy

October 11, 2009 on 3:27 am | In Americas | Comments Off The US president says in a key speech to America's largest gay group he will end the "don't ask, don't tell" military policy.

Front seat view

October 11, 2009 on 2:59 am | In Europe | Comments Off How Hillary Clinton's diplomacy was put to the test

Late respects: Edgar Allan Poe to get decent funeral - 160 years on

October 11, 2009 on 2:51 am | In Americas | Comments Off Edgar Allan Poe is finally to have a decent funeral service in Baltimore - 160 years after his death.

Up in arms

October 10, 2009 on 11:00 pm | In Europe | Comments Off Russian opposition anger at 'rigged' local elections