From Newswire

• NATO seeks to calm Afghans after deadly air strike
• China sacks Party boss of strife-torn western city
• Iran dismisses bomb studies intelligence as forged
• Pakistani troops kill 43 militants in Khyber strikes
• Palestinian teen killed in Gaza shooting
• Kan picked as Japan's national strategy minister
• Nigeria rebels want clear plans for those who disarm
• Implats strike still on, union to meet workers Monday
• Chavez to visit gas-rich Turkmenistan
• Madagascar opposition reject Rajoelina's unity govt