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17 Killed in String of Baghdad Car Bombings Attacks targeted police patrol, busy shopping area US, Afghan Soldiers Kill 50 Suspected Taleban US military said no civilians were killed during battles which ended Monday Former Afghan King, Mohammad Zahir Shah, Dies Mohammad Zahir Shah ruled for 40 years until he was deposed in a bloodless coup in 1973 France's First Lady in Libya to Urge Release of Nurses Secretary of state in charge of parliamentary relations says Ceclia Sarkozy's presence underlines French government's concern over future of five Bulgarian nurses and Palestinian doctor Tony Blair in Middle East to Reactivate Peace Process Former British prime minister to meet Israeli foreign, defense ministers in Jerusalem following meeting Monday in Amman Turkey's Ruling Party Scores Victory; Promises to Uphold Secular Principles Justice and Development party, AKP, has won resounding victory in general elections with solid 47 percent, giving it about 340 of parliament's 550 seats Sudan Won't Allow Darfur Peacekeepers to Use All Means Necessary Foreign ministry spokesman says he believes compromise can be found even though demand may be deal-breaker for UN Security Council New Report Raises Concerns Over Price of New AIDS Drugs Doctors Without Borders releases report at International AIDS Society Conference in Australia Six Thais Charged After Violent Anti-Coup Protest More than 100 people, policemen and protesters alike, were injured in clashes between the demonstrators and security forces Immigration Court Delays Frustrate Asylum Seekers Long court processing time adds to what appears to be inequitable decision-making