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'Many dead' in India rebel attack

Posted by Billbar from BBC News

At least 25 people have been killed after Maoist rebels blew up two trucks carrying civilians in India's central state of Chhattisgarh. The victims were tribal people returning from a meeting called to protest against the Maoists' activities in the state.

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A Nation of Guinea Pigs

Posted by Billbar from Wired

There's a new outsourcing boom in South Asia - and a billion people are jockeying for the jobs. How India became the global hot spot for drug trials.

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5000 Security Personnel for Bush in India

Posted by Jon from Reuters

President 34% is so unpopular abroad (too) that he needs 5000 security personnel. Wow.

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Indian painter sorry for nude art

Posted by Billbar from BBC News

Intolerance everywhere, it seems...

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U.S. threatens India over backing for Iran nukes

Posted by Billbar from MSNBC

We're really leaning on UN Security Council members on this.

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Indian Parliament Expels 11 for Taking Bribes

Posted by Billbar from New York Times

India, like all countries, has a corruption problem. Their's is big time. The last time a lawmaker was expelled for bribery was in 1951. Could be a sign of better times. We'll see.

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Westerners Seek Cheap Medical Care in Asia

Posted by Jeff from New York Times

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