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AP - The promise of a new French base in the United Arab Emirates is the latest sign that Arab Gulf countries are expanding their commercial and military contacts to bolster security without appearing too dependent on the United States.

Suicide blasts kill 64 at Pakistan arms factory (AFP)

Germany's Conti finally says 'Yes' to Schaeffler deal (AFP)

Paraguay's new president replaces military command (AP)

25 bodies identified from plane crash in Spain (AP)

U.S., Iraq near key security deal (AP)

Suicide bombing at Pakistan arms complex kills 59 (AP)

Sidebottom misses England's one-day opener (AFP)

Rice says US-Iraq coming together on timetables (AP)

30 militants die in Afghan battle near ambush site (AP)

Blasts near Pakistan arms plant kill 59 (Reuters)

Davis returns to Rangers (AFP)

Nigerian leader changes top military chiefs : official (AFP)

Suicide bombing at Pakistan arms factory kills 50 (AP)

Spanish plane that crashed had overheated valve (AP)

Lost baby whale to be killed in Australia (AFP)

Gaza travellers hit by passport shortage (AP)

Mugabe: Zimbabwean parliament to convene next week (AP)

Official: Attacks at Pakistan arms factory kill 37 (AP)

14 bodies ID'd so far in Spain plane crash (AP)

Russia blocks Georgia's main port city (AP)