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Voice of America

Gates Might Agree to More Troops for Afghanistan

But US defense secretary says he is concerned too many foreign troops could alienate Afghans.

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Iran Candidate Says Prisoners Tortured To Death

Iran's defeated presidential candidate Mehdi Karubi has said on his website that some of those arrested after the June presidential election were tortured to death, but other inmates defended their treatment.

Radio Free Asia

Clashes Over Quake Trial

Chinese writer Tan Zuoren goes on trial, and supporters say his plan to issue an independent report on last year's deadly earthquake is the reason.