AFP - Three suspected Muslim militants and an Indian army soldier were killed in two separate gunbattles in revolt-hit Kashmir, police said.

AFP - Since 4,000 US Marines pushed into Taliban-controlled areas of southern Afghanistan on Thursday, one company has been in a constant firefight with the insurgents, the military said.

AP - An Iranian newspaper closely tied to the government says reformists disputing last month's presidential elections are "dangerous."

AFP - Child abduction for ritual killings is on the rise in the Nigerian city of Kano, say officials and advocacy groups who blame the trend on greed for political power and quick wealth in this northern commercial center.