Afghan Violence: Afghan officials say 41 Taleban fighters and six Afghan policemen have been killed in a fierce battle in the southern part of the country.
Iraq: Officials in Iraq say at least eight people have been killed by insurgent violence across Iraq.
Cambodia-Sudan: Cambodian soldiers are heading to Sudan to support a United Nations landmine clearing operation.
Nokor Founder: North Korea is celebrating the birthday of its late national founder, Kim Il Sung.
Indonesia-Train Crash: Indonesian police say two trains have collided in Central Java province, killing at least 13 people.
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