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WASHINGTON — After setting a deadline to pull US forces from Iraq, President Barack Obama is shifting gears quickly to Afghanistan and Pakistan as he lays out a broad, regional approach to fighting extremism.

WASHINGTON — US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton left for the Middle East and Europe late Saturday in an attempt to improve relations with US allies there.

HOUSTON — Indonesia’s Chris John retained his World Boxing Association featherweight title and remained undefeated here Saturday by fighting to a draw with US hometown hero Rocky Juarez.

ACAPULCO — US top seed Venus Williams won her second title in as many weeks, dethroning defending champion Flavia Pennetta 6-1, 6-2 on Saturday in the women’s final of the WTA and ATP Acapulco Open.

HUA HIN – (UPDATE) Southeast Asian leaders called for coordinated action and reform of international financial systems to tackle the global crisis, while warning against protectionism, a statement said Sunday.

DHAKA — The grim search for dozens of missing army officers entered a third day in the Bangladeshi capital Sunday after a revolt by border guards left at least 76 people dead, most dumped in two mass graves.

TEHRAN, Iran – The art advisor to President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad urged a visiting Hollywood delegation to apologize for “insults and slanders” about Iranians in films, the ISNA news agency reported on Saturday.

US President Barack Obama on Saturday tapped Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius to be his health secretary to carry out his ambitious healthcare reform program, the White House said.

HSBC made no comment Saturday on reports it is planning to raise more than 12 billion pounds in a share issue as it seeks to increase its capital reserves in the face of the global economic downturn.

Young Filipino cagers found a believer in the NBA. “Filipino players have high basketball IQ,” said Jr. NBA coach Frank Lopez. “They can easily absorb principles and skills being taught to them at the camp.