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McChrystal lays out campaign for Kandahar
KABUL, Afghanistan, March 18 (UPI) -- Efforts to put in place the political and security foundation in the Taliban stronghold of Kandahar have begun, the top U.S. general in Afghanistan said.

Genes that aid plant functions studied
YOKOHAMA, Japan, March 18 (UPI) -- Japanese scientists investigating the biological cycle in plants say they have detailed the functions of three proteins that regulate plant development.

Thai protestors targeted for legal action
BANGKOK, March 18 (UPI) -- Thailand's prime minister has instructed his party's lawyers to prepare legal action against protesters rallying in front of his residence, a spokesman says.

Five U.S. men indicted for terrorism
SARGODHA, Pakistan, March 17 (UPI) -- Pakistani authorities Wednesday indicted five young men from Alexandria, Va., on charges of plotting terrorists attacks, their lawyer said.

Severe drought grips southwestern China
SHIYANZI, China, March 17 (UPI) -- Southwestern China's drought is so severe the government in some areas is rationing just enough water to keep people alive, officials said Wednesday.

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