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The body of a suspected militant is found in Mingora (21 August 2009)
Bodies found in Pakistan valley
The bodies of 22 suspected militants are found in Pakistan's Swat valley, raising concerns about extra-judicial killings.
Fears abound in Swat town
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Afghan-Pakistan militant nexus

Opposition leaders on trial in Iran Top Iran reform figures on trial
The trial begins in Iran of a number of senior opposition figures following June's disputed presidential election.

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