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News -- August 10, 2006
- 40,000 U.S. soldiers have deserted from military since 2000: report
- China works hard to resolve energy problems
- Dalai Lama unworthy of religious leader: Tibet official
- Japanese ambassador stresses expansion of common interest between Japan and China
- Microsoft releases hefty patches for Windows, Office
- New Mideast ceasefire resolution to be prepared to eliminate difference
- Nearly 30,000 Filipinos evacuated from Mayon volcano area
- Portugal welcomes five refugees from Ethiopia, Eritrea
- Pentagon seeks to slash B-52 bombers
- Qatar asks UN to consider Arab concerns in resolution on Lebanon
- U.S. energy secretary says supply can cover Alaska shortfall
- U.S. escape upset from Brazil
