Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf stepped down as army chief Wednesday -- a day before he will be sworn in as a civilian president -- in response to mounting opposition to his dual leadership role.

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Six Canadian soldiers and their interpreter were killed Wednesday in a deadly roadside bombing near the restive city of Khandahar in the southeastern part of Afghanistan.

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North Korea's representative at six-nation talks said Thursday the country insists on retaining the right to a "peaceful nuclear program," standing by its decision that has become the major sticking point in negotiations.

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