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Militants in Swat - file photo
Taleban announces Swat ceasefire
The Taleban in north-west Pakistan's restive Swat Valley announce a 10-day ceasefire during talks with the government.
Civilians caught in the crossfire
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Swat diary: 'Taleban rule now'

A Venezuelan soldier casts his vote at a Caracas polling station, Venezuela, 15 February 2009 Venezuelans vote on term limits
Venezuelans vote on whether to allow President Hugo Chavez and other officials to seek as many terms as they wish.

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