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KABUL, Afghanistan – Hundreds of Afghans demonstrated Monday in support of President Hamid Karzai’s threat to send troops against Taliban militant leaders in Pakistan, with many protesters saying they were ready to take up arms. Across the border, Pakistan summoned the Afghan ambassador to lodge a protest, saying it too …

YEREVAN, Armenia – The smallest ex-Soviet republic is doubling the size of its peacekeeping contingent in Kosovo, Europe’s newest state. Armenia sent a company of 70 troops to Kosovo on Monday. They will replace the 34-person Armenian platoon now serving there. About 17,000 NATO-led peacekeepers are deployed in Kosovo amid …

SKOPJE, Macedonia – Shootouts with police that led to at least one death and allegations of ballot fraud forced the suspension of voting in at least 20 polling stations Sunday, marring Macedonia’s parliamentary election. The ballot is seen as crucial to the Balkan country’s hopes of joining NATO and the …