Ongoing violence, and the fear of terrorism

Pakistan/Afghanistan remain volatile;

- 8 militants slain in NW Pakistan.

- Kashmir bomb blast kills four.

- Gunmen kill 4 troopers in SW Pakistan.
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Iran/Syria articles spotted;

- Government warns of Hezbollah terror ahead of Iran attack.

- Tens of thousands in Syria call for fall of regime.
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Other news;

- Israel rejects cooperation with U.N. over illegal settlements (on Palestinian land).

- Kenyan jets kill 10 in Somalia.

- Saudi Arabia & China team up to build gigantic new oil refinery. This link highlights the growing tensions between the U.S. & China; a major catalyst toward WWIII.

Earthquake news in a second article following this one.