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Spy Chief in Pakistan to Stay On Another Year (Mar 11)
An unusual extension for Lt. Gen. Ahmed Shuja Pasha may pave the way for a longer term for the head of the army, Gen. Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, who was set to step down this year.




President Ahmadinejad of Iran and Defense Secretary Gates Trade Jabs Over Afghanistan (Mar 11)
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad rejected American allegations that Iran was providing support to the Taliban, accusing the United States of playing a “double game.”




China Increases Security in Tibet to Prevent Protests (Mar 11)
China fears protests this week to mark the anniversaries of ethnic uprisings.




U.S. Charity Is Attacked In Pakistan; 6 Are Killed (Mar 11)
Pakistani authorities said about a dozen masked militants stormed the building at about 9:30 a.m., herded staff members into a room, and started shooting indiscriminately.




Thailand Braces for Political Rallies in Capital (Mar 11)
While pledging nonviolence, protest leaders say they will gather mass rallies and blockades of government offices, starting on Friday and building over the following days.




Afghanistan and Pakistan Pledge Cooperation (Mar 11)
Leaders of both countries met in Islamabad and stressed that stability hinged on mutual cooperation.




House Rejects Kucinich Plan for Swifter Afghanistan Pullout (Mar 11)
Debate on the measure offered a preview of Congressional consideration later this year of the Obama administration’s request for money to pay for the Afghan war.




In Japan, a Basic Airport Betting on Bargain Airlines (Mar 11)
Passengers will board from the tarmac at a new no-frills airport north of Tokyo that intends to attract more low-cost airlines to Japan.




China Mobile to Invest in Shanghai Pudong Bank (Mar 11)
China Mobile will invest $5.8 billion in Shanghai Pudong Bank and work with it to offer wireless services like mobile bank cards.




Suspect’s Death Leads to Questions on Indonesia’s Border Security (Mar 11)
A fugitive Islamic militant killed by Indonesian security forces traveled to Indonesia from the Philippines within the last few months, police officals said.