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Gates: US Might Speed up Withdrawal From Iraq Speaking after two-day visit, defense secretary says security conditions are improving in country Nigerian Troops Battle Islamic Militants in North Police say latest clashes centered in regional capital of Maiduguri Activist Says Thousands Missing in China's Uighur Province Rebiya Kadeer tells reporters nearly 10,000 people disappeared 'in one night' from Urumqi, capital of northwestern Xinjiang province US, China Pledge to Increase Economic, Political Cooperation Washington meeting was dominated by economic track, and need for both powers to coordinate efforts to overcome global economic crisis and restore stability Philippine President Seeks US Commitment on Peace, Economy President Gloria Arroyo, President Barack Obama to hold their first meeting in Washington, Thursday WTO: Successful Conclusion of Doha Round More Important than Ever Negotiations will not be easy; problems that scuttled last agreement are complex, remain to be resolved Sanha Wins Presidential Vote in Guinea-Bissau Electoral commission says ruling party candidate won Sunday's second round of balloting with more than 63 percent of vote Obama Urges US Seniors to Support Health Care Reform President warns seniors price of inaction is high and costs of doing nothing on issue will be in trillions of dollars Study: To Halve Heart Risk, Need Many Healthy Habits Eat right, exercise, don't smoke and keep up other heart-healthy practices Largest Scottish Clan Gathering Ever Tens of thousands Scots and descendants of Scots attend celebrations in Edinburgh