Framing of charges delayed
The framing of charges against Pakistan's deposed Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and seven others accused of treason and plane hijacking was deferred to December 4.

Mass graves found in East Timor, 25 bodies recovered
Indonesia's human rights investigator has said at least 25 bodies have been discovered in three mass graves in East Timor, believed to be the victims of pro-Jakarta militia killings, a news report said on Friday. Three of the victims were Catholic priests.

Chechen rebel to form Govt in exile
Chechen separatist leaders, now under siege in Caucasus, have reportedly decided to form a government in exile, but rebels positioned near troops are still awaiting hundreds of mercenaries from Pakistan, Russian media said on Friday.

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