U-S Secretary of State Colin Powell is in Kabul for a brief visit and talks with Afghan President Hamid Karzai and U-S military leaders there.
Pakistan says at least 39 people are now confirmed killed in heavy fighting near Afghan border between paramilitary troops and suspected al-Qaida operatives and their local supporters.
South Korea's acting leader orders his government to step up security due to terrorism fears.
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