BBC News Today(11/05/2009)

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US to review Afghan air strikes A top US general orders a probe into the use of air strikes in Afghanistan, following protests about civilian casualties. 'A thorough investigation' US Afghan strikes 'killed dozens' Country profile: Afghanistan

Colombian troops killed in ambush Seven Colombian soldiers die in an ambush by Farc rebels, seen as evidence that the left-wing group is not a spent force.

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AFRICA New finance minister for S Africa AMERICAS California lifts fire evacuations ASIA-PACIFIC Burma's Suu Kyi 'in poor health'

EUROPE Immigrants hurt in Greek violence MIDDLE EAST Iraq bomb kills Sunni militiaman SOUTH ASIA 'Steep rise' in Sri Lanka deaths

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