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Taliban Blamed for Lahore, Pakistan Bombing   Officials say at least 24 killed, including intelligence officials, more than 200 wounded in blast targeting police station in eastern city N. Korea Threatens Attack on South If Vessels are Inspected   Pyongyang says it will take military action against South Korea if it participates in US-led effort to intercept ships suspected of carrying weapons of mass destruction Pyongyang's Nuclear Tests Lead to Questions About Military Capabilities   Analyst says North Korea has one of the largest armies in the world - with more than one million active-duty troops Burma Rejects Witnesses for Aung San Suu Kyi Legal expert Kyi Win to testify as pro-Democracy leader's sole witness later this week France Opens its First Military Base in Gulf Region   President Nicolas Sarkozy inaugurates base in Abu Dhabi Zimbabwe Struggles With Economic Problems Finance Minister Tendai Biti says country needs $28 million to pay public servants but government has only $2 million in coffers Swine Flu Spreads in Australia   Government warns H1N1 influenza A virus is spreading fast as number of cases doubles, to reach 59 Debate Begins Over Obama's Supreme Court Nominee US president asks Senate to move quickly to approve Sonia Sotomayor for nation's highest court California Court Upholds Gay Marriage Ban     Supporters of same-sex marriage challenge legality of referendum Jazz Enthusiasts Celebrate Benny Goodman's 100th Birthday   Musician known as 'The King Of Swing' was instrumental in breaking color barrier in jazz