US missiles kill 13 in Pakistan

Two US drone strikes struck Islamist militants in Pakistan’s tribal badlands yesterday, killing at least 13 fighters in North Waziristan near the Afghan border, officials said.

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China says World Bank head should be chosen on merit

Amid calls for an end to US dominance at the global lender:

China said Thursday it hoped the next head of the World Bank would be selected on “merit”, amid calls for an end to US dominance at the global lender after Robert Zoellick steps down.

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Xi sees new ‘starting point’ for US-China ties

Chinese heir apparent Xi Jinping heralded “a new historical starting point” for ties with the United States Wednesday, wooing US business leaders with a glimpse of a more cooperative future.

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