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AP - The United States will continue its troop presence in Kosovo until at least late next year, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said just before he arrived here Tuesday, reaffirming U.S. support for the newly declared nation in the face of stern opposition from Russia.

China to overhaul battered dairy industry (AP)

Settlers spray inflammatory graffiti on mosque (AP)

China warns jobs outlook 'grim' as economy slows (AP)

Air France-KLM profit plunges in second quarter (AP)

Rwanda urges speedy French trial of presidential aide (AFP)

US ambassador summoned in Pakistan (AP)

Iraq parliament engulfed in protests over US pact (AP)

Rebels: No clashes in eastern Congo after pullback (AP)

Piracy watchdog hails Indian attack on pirate ship (AP)

Police to end restrictions on ex-Gitmo detainee (AP)

Costa Rica arrests 6 for medicine shipments to US (AP)

Peacekeepers pushing Darfur rebels to ceasefire (AP)

New Zealand government sworn in after election victory (AFP)

Mexico investigates Interpol liaison (AP)

Doctors transplant windpipe with stem cells (AP)

US military deaths in Iraq war at 4,200 (AP)

Japanese girl makes her pitch for pro team (AP)

Tanker capture raises alarm over Somali piracy (AP)

Ships diverted after Saudi oil tanker hijacked (AP)

A photo of 2 little girls and a reunion in Congo (AP)