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Major nations should back U.S. dollar as key currency: Japan
The Globe and Mail - Report on Business News Emerging nations may discuss a new global reserve currency on the sidelines of the G8 summit next week
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Killer jailed in double-jeopardy first
guardian.co.uk home | guardian.co.uk Canadian soldier killed when commander's convoy hits IED The Globe and Mail - World News At least 26 killed in Pakistan helicopter crash RIA Novosti 26 killed in army helicopter crash in NW Pakistan's tribal area XINHUA NEWS Bedford County man pleads guilty but mentally ill in killing PittsburghLIVE.com 2 children killed, 30 people trapped in Britain's tower block fire XINHUA NEWS Fayette County woman killed in two-car accident in Springfield PittsburghLIVE.com Afghan troops kill 20 insurgents in South XINHUA NEWS Serial killer has South Carolina residents on edge AP Top Headlines At 6:09 p.m. EDT Serial killer has South Carolina residents on edge Reflector - Latest National Headlines US missiles kill 17 at Taleban bases The Scotsman - International Six killed in London high-rise fire The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines Cops hunt 'dangerous' killer after shootings MSNBC.com: U.S. news Stopping a silent killer PittsburghLIVE.com 26 killed in Pakistan helicopter crash MSNBC.com: World news Six people killed in London tower block fire Telegraph News | Top News Serial killer blamed for 4 deaths in 6 days IOL: World World Briefing | Asia: Hong Kong: Would-be Killer Sentenced NYT > World Two children killed in tower fire BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition Helicopter crash kills 26 Breaking News Headlines from Around the World, Powered by Worldpress.org Israel checks mortar incident that killed Gaza girl United Networks News Headlines U.S. drone kills 10 in Pakistan, copter crash kills 26 United Networks News Headlines Official: Helicopter crash kills 26 in NW Pakistan United Networks News Headlines 2 children killed in blaze at London high-rise United Networks News Headlines Botched circumcisions kills African teens United Networks News Headlines High-ranking British soldier killed in Afghanistan United Networks News Headlines Twenty six security personnel killed in helicopter crash in NW Pakistan United Networks News Headlines Ex-College Basketball Star on the Run After Bar Killings United Networks News Headlines Six people killed in fire at a tower block in London United Networks News Headlines Killer jailed after jeopardy case United Networks News Headlines Small Plane Crashes in Iowa, Killing 1 United Networks News Headlines Abortion Doc Murder Supect Says Killings Justifiable United Networks News Headlines Released Child Killer Moves to N.H. Town, Outrages Residents United Networks News Headlines 'Serial killer' sought in South Carolina United Networks News Headlines |
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Iran cleric threatens trial for British embassy staff
The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines A powerful Iranian cleric said on Friday that British embassy local staff arrested for allegedly stoking post-election unrest will be put on trial, a move that prompted coordinated protests from European governments. North Dakota man accused of threatening Specter PittsburghLIVE.com |
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BREAKING NEWS Palin resigning as Alaska governor later this month
baltimoresun.com - World Announcement stirs speculation she will focus on '12 presidential bid
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AU leaders reach agreement on new authority, ICC Bashir indictment
XINHUA NEWS SIRTE, Libya, July 3 (Xinhua) -- The 13th African Union ... Croatian president authorizes Kosor to form new gov't XINHUA NEWS |
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Balls wants crackdown on lying for school places
guardian.co.uk home | guardian.co.uk Casey, Specter to check those wanting to represent W. Pa. as U.S. Attorney PittsburghLIVE.com Reporter want ad: Blended families PittsburghLIVE.com Uncle Sam to pond scum: I want you! Reflector - Latest National Headlines Uncle Sam to pond scum: I want you United Networks News Headlines |
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Visiting Sen. Grassley At Home in Iowa
NPR Topics: Business Congress returns to Washington next week with health care on its mind. President Obama and the Democrats agree with Republicans that legislation overhauling health care should be bipartisan. And there may be no stronger advocate for bipartisanship on heal Visiting The Lincoln Memorial NPR Topics: Nation |
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Owen joins Manchester United
XINHUA NEWS LONDON, July 3 (Xinhua) -- Michael Owen joined English ... Ferguson and Frost unite for property venture FT.com - UK Homepage |
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Liberia: LMC/JHR Completes First Phase of Human Rights Training for Journalists
AllAfrica News: West Africa The Good Governance through Strengthened Media in Liberia operated by the Liberia Media Center and Journalists for Human Rights has hosted a human rights training for community radio stations in Gbarnga, completing a circuit involving all counties in the With Online Training, You Can Run With Elite Coaches by Your Side washingtonpost.com - Health |
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U.S. Drone Targets Taliban in Pakistan, at Least 6 Dead
washingtonpost.com - World ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, July 3 -- The followers of one of Pakistan's most feared Taliban commanders, Baitullah Mehsud, came under a fresh round of U.S. drone attacks Friday in bombings that killed at least six people, according to Pakistani government offici Athens bomb targets McDonald's IOL: World |
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China to spend 100 billion yuan buying equipment for grassroots medical institutions
XINHUA NEWS BEIJING, July 3 (Xinhua) -- China's central government will ... While Canada Spends Big to Save GM, Mexico Gets Free Ride TIME: Top Stories |
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Kremlin confirms Russia, U.S. to sign framework arms control deal
RIA Novosti The Kremlin confirmed on Friday that the Russian and U.S. presidents would sign a key framework arms control agreement during President Barack Obama's visit next week. |
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Honduras: OAS chief may seek compromise
Christian Science Monitor | World Secretary General Jose Miguel Insulza arrives Friday. Micheletti, who heads the interim government, has said he would be open to early elections and a referendum.
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Uruguay's confirmed A/H1N1 flu deaths rise to four
XINHUA NEWS MONTEVIDEO, July 3 (Xinhua) -- A 56-year-old woman has died ... South Korea's A/H1N1 flu cases rise to 253 XINHUA NEWS |
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North Korea reportedly fires missiles off eastern coast
The Globe and Mail - World News South Korean news agency reports short-range missiles appeared to be Scuds
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Reject Pluspetrol bid: Petro Andina board
The Globe and Mail - Report on Business News Board calls $400-million offer “inadequate from a financial point of view” and “opportunistic”
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Secret agents force Spanish spy chief to quit
guardian.co.uk home | guardian.co.uk Why Sarah Palin Quit TIME: Top Stories Why Sarah Palin Quit TIME: Top Nation Stories Palin quitting early as Alaska governor United Networks News Headlines |
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Liberia: Planned Demonstration In the Making for Sekou Demante Conneh?s Release
AllAfrica News: West Africa Massive preparations are being planned in Monrovia by certain elements within the Mandingo Community to stage a non-violent street demonstration in protest to the prolonged detention in Guinea of the former presidential candidate for the Progressive Democ St. Petersburg MPs plan legal action over Madonna 'F word' ad RIA Novosti |
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Federer books Wimbledon final place
guardian.co.uk home | guardian.co.uk For the saddened, Thriller Live is 'the right place to be' The Globe and Mail - World News West Mifflin Irish-Catholic educator placed reading first PittsburghLIVE.com |
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Toronto stocks open flat
The Globe and Mail - Report on Business News U.S. markets are closed for Independence Day holiday
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U.S. economy starts to move in positive direction, experts say
XINHUA NEWS by Xinhua writer Hu Guangyao CHICAGO, July 3 (Xinhua) -- ... UN chief in move to see Burma's Suu Kyi The Scotsman - International |
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U.N.'s Ban to meet again with Myanmar supremo over Suu Kyi
Reuters: International News NAYPYIDAW, Myanmar (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon meets again with Myanmar junta supremo on Saturday when he expects a verdict on whether he will be allowed to visit detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Public comment sought at Tuesday meeting
PittsburghLIVE.com Israel and U.S. to Hold Second High-Profile Meeting NYT > World West meets East BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition U.S. sets new Israel meeting, presses Arabs to help United Networks News Headlines Jill Biden Meets Troops in Germany United Networks News Headlines UN Chief Asks Burmese Junta for Meeting with Aung San Suu Kyi United Networks News Headlines Zimbabwe Citizens Groups Meet to Discuss New Constitution United Networks News Headlines U.N.'s Ban to Meet Again With Myanmar Supremo Over Suu Kyi United Networks News Headlines Jill Biden meets troops in Germany to mark US Independence Day United Networks News Headlines |
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Toronto bike maker has a lot riding on the big race
The Globe and Mail - Report on Business News Cervlo gambling that running its own Tour de France team will pay off
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Revealed: The reason why Liverpool FC fan Michael Shields was not released
Breaking News Headlines from Around the World, Powered by Worldpress.org icLiverpool, Online news portal, Liverpool, England Lives first in stay-or-go policy changes The Age News Headlines |
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Defendant Says Dismissal of MySpace Hoax Case Linked to Suicide Was 'Proper'
washingtonpost.com - Nation LOS ANGELES, July 3 -- A Missouri mother said she never should have been prosecuted for her role in a MySpace hoax directed at a 13-year-old girl who ended up committing suicide. |
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Mozambique: Credit Line for Cashew Companies
AllAfrica News: Economy, Business and Finance The Mozambican cashew processing industry has benefited, over the last five years, from a line of credit of 50 million US dollars, opened by the government as part of a drive to facilitate access to credit for small and medium companies. Mozambique: Emergency Repairs to Sena Line Concluded AllAfrica News: Economy, Business and Finance |
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With Palin Leaving Office, the Spotlight on Alaska Is Likely to Go, Too
NYT > Washington Sarah Palins successor, Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell, is said to be as steady as Ms. Palin has been surprising, say state political leaders. |
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Americas economic leaders eye post-crisis world
Reuters: International News VINA DEL MAR, Chile (Reuters) - Finance ministers from the Americas and multilateral lenders on Friday sought to shore up responses to the global economic crisis on Friday and plan beyond a potential recovery for a post-crisis world.
'Arab mercenary' behind foiled attack on Chechen leader
RIA Novosti African leaders discuss new mandate for Somali force Reuters: International News Ban Kimoon presses Burma's leader to free Aung San Suu Kyi Telegraph News | International News Coup leaders give ground with talk of early election The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines Interim Honduras leader hints early vote MSNBC.com: World news UN chief set for fresh talks with Myanmar leader The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines UN chief set for fresh talks with Myanmar leader The Age World Headlines Leaders discuss new mandate for Somali force IOL: Africa G8: Silvio Berlusconi has offended nearly every G8 leader Telegraph News | International News Honduras leaders 'won't reverse ousting' The Age World Headlines Honduras leaders 'won't reverse ousting' The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines Diaz and Kemp share Farr lead The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines Diaz and Kemp share Farr lead The Age World Headlines African leaders denounce international court United Networks News Headlines Hamilton-Smith scrapes through SA Liberals leadership spill United Networks News Headlines Centaur trail leads to Japan: researcher United Networks News Headlines Americas Economic Leaders Eye Post-Crisis World United Networks News Headlines |
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Constantine lands key M&S role
guardian.co.uk home | guardian.co.uk Gov. Ted Strickland On Ohio's Budget Impasse NPR Topics: Nation Fears for world poor as rich grab land guardian.co.uk home | guardian.co.uk Rare Copy Of Declaration Found In England NPR Topics: World Landfill Worries Cloud Hope for New Orleans Gardens washingtonpost.com - Business Alexandria's Landmark Mall Languishes as General Growth Properties Struggles washingtonpost.com - Business Neverland closes until after LA Jackson memorial Reflector - Latest National Headlines Ex-guard attests to alleged inmate abuse at Westmoreland County Prison PittsburghLIVE.com Chinese mainland A/H1N1 flu cases increase to 960, one dead accidentally XINHUA NEWS DEVELOPMENT-KENYA: Fears Over New Land Deal IPS Inter Press Service Let's go for Mars landing, says Aldrin The Scotsman - International Tamils' transit to Australia, 'land of freedom' The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines Farmland proving resilient to recession Telegraph Business Early-morning shooting in Oakland sends man to hospital PittsburghLIVE.com England women add to Aussie agony The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines England women add to Aussie agony The Age World Headlines Neverland closes until after LA Jackson memorial United Networks News Headlines Two aid workers from Ireland and Uganda kidnapped in Darfur region of Sudan, officials say United Networks News Headlines |
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Greensburg man, woman jailed on drug charges
PittsburghLIVE.com Kiley Ciocca and Danny Jones were arrested after a search of their home turned up one pound of marijuana, 55 tablets of ecstasy, about 10 grams of cocaine, $1,000 cash, 6 cell phones, 2 scales, and a .45-caliber firearm. Pop star jailed over attempted abortion The Scotsman - International |
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Rainstorms wreak havoc in south China; Beijing issues hot weather alert
XINHUA NEWS BEIJING, July 3 (Xinhua) -- Rainstorms since early the week ... Free tickets for Jackson memorial to be issued through Internet XINHUA NEWS |
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British Embassy row: Why Iran's hard-liners are inviting isolation
Christian Science Monitor | World A senior cleric called Friday for British Embassy employees to be tried for allegedly inciting mass protests. The move signals a heightened effort to portray recent unrest as a foreign plot. Syria Extends Informal Invitation to Obama
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Russia hopes to earn $1.8 bln from oil sales to China
RIA Novosti Russia expects to earn 57 billion rubles ($1.8 bln) annually from oil exports to China, Energy Minister Sergei Shmatko said on Friday. Cheney discussed inquiries into CIA leak MSNBC.com: U.S. news |
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U.S. sounds out Arabs on Israel gestures: diplomats
Reuters: International News JERUSALEM (Reuters) - The United States and its Western allies are sounding out Arab governments to see if they might ease sanctions on Israel if it stopped building Jewish settlements on Palestinian territory, diplomats said on Friday. Russia needs new arms reduction deal as much as U.S. - diplomat
RIA Novosti China, Venezuela celebrate 35th anniversary of diplomatic ties XINHUA NEWS |
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Owen joins Man Utd on two-year deal
guardian.co.uk home | guardian.co.uk Public sector must learn lessons from BT on dealing with recession Telegraph Business 10B Deal Would Ship Gas From Africa to Europe United Networks News Headlines |
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Wrongly accused black family wins damages
guardian.co.uk home | guardian.co.uk Damaged roadway concerns residents PittsburghLIVE.com |
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Heavy Job Loss Prompts Stimulus Criticism
NPR Topics: Business The surprising loss of 467,000 jobs in June, far more than expected, is fueling Republican criticism of the Obama administration's stimulus program. After the numbers were announced Thursday, President Obama called the huge job losses sobering. The contin Heavy Job Loss Prompts Stimulus Criticism NPR Topics: Nation |
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Liberia: Here Comes The New Police Chief - Who He Really Is? What Can He Do?
AllAfrica News: West Africa The Liberian public must have bowed recently in the pool of disbelief and shock when some information scavengers created the impression that President Ellen Johnson Sirleafs appointment of Marc A. Amblard as Inspector General of the Liberia National Polic Come on up: it's the atheist game show The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines |
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Ingush president regains consciousness after attack
RIA Novosti Ingush President Yunus-Bek Yevkurov, who was badly injured in a roadside bomb on June 22, has regained consciousness, a spokesman for Ingushetia's representative in Moscow said on Friday. |
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U.S. Joins Whistleblower Suit Alleging SAIC Rigged Contract
washingtonpost.com - Business SAIC, one of the Pentagon's largest contractors, conspired with federal officials to rig a $3.2 billion technology contract and tried to cover up the scheme by destroying documents and electronic records, federal prosecutors said in newly unsealed court d London oil market probes alleged rogue trader The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines |
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Happy new year
The Economist: News analysis and views The pain of balancing budgets is felt in California and many other states THE mantra in Washington, DC, is simple: spend billions now, pay later. Congress has been crafting ambitious plans for energy, health care and transport. But the mood in st Up to 30 countries to take part in G8 summit this year in Italy RIA Novosti |
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Aid workers kidnapped in Darfur
The Globe and Mail - World News UN spokesman says the abductees, from Ireland and Uganda, were seized by gunmen
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U.S. Could End Engagement in Iraq if Violence Erupts, Biden Warns
washingtonpost.com - World BAGHDAD, July 3 -- Vice President Biden warned Iraqi officials Friday that the American commitment to Iraq could end if the country again descended into ethnic and sectarian violence. |
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City gives Furries warm fuzzies
PittsburghLIVE.com The Furries people who dress or act like animals, or do both are holding their annual convention in Pittsburgh. They've returned for the fourth consecutive year because of the warm reception they get here. Zimbabwe: African Sun Warms to JSE Listing AllAfrica News: Economy, Business and Finance |
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News quiz: Week in review
guardian.co.uk home | guardian.co.uk Have you been paying attention to what's been going on in the wider world for the past seven days?
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China strongly opposes U.S. imposing more duties on Chinese vehicletires
XINHUA NEWS BEIJING, July 3 (Xinhua) -- China's commerce ministry said ... China has more than 176.5 mln motor vehicles as of June XINHUA NEWS |
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Top legislature to start supervision over infringements to labor interests in economic downturn
XINHUA NEWS China's top legislature will launch a nationwide supervision campaign to exam the implementation of trade union law in an effort to protect laborers' interests during the economic downturn. Halabi family trusts hit by default on 1bn loan FT.com - UK Homepage |
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Ravens' Harbaugh inspired by U.S. troops during Iraq tour
baltimoresun.com - World Visit leaves coach with sense of pride; 'It's not just life-changing. It's life-affirming'
Afghan 'revolt' at foreign troops The Age World Headlines |
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Galveston police baffled by 30 burnt palm trees
Reflector - Latest National Headlines GALVESTON, Texas Galveston officials are investigating the torching of 30 palm trees in the last two months. Texas Officials Hunt for Serial Palm Tree Arsonist United Networks News Headlines |
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Egypt: Power Has Already Been Transferred
Middle Eastern News from World Press Review Regardless of President Mubarak's title, his son has already effectively taken over the reins of power in Egypt, steering the country toward social and economic modernity. Rollout: Egress Secure File Transfer United Networks News Headlines |
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Oil brokerage PVM names rogue trader
The Globe and Mail - Report on Business News Company made $10-million loss on unauthorised trades
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Shortcuts: Raising Children Who Care in Times That Need It
NYT > Business Philanthropy is not only for the wealthy. You can bring children into the fold by letting them figure out how they would like to contribute. |
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Jackson fans told to stay away as tickets up for grabs
The Age World Headlines Fans heading to Los Angeles for Michael Jackson's memorial extravaganza were urged to stay away as organizers said tickets for the event would be allocated by an online lottery. Jackson fans told to stay away as tickets up for grabs The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines |
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China gives Teck breathing room on debt
The Globe and Mail - Report on Business News State-owned fund invests $1.7-billion in miner and offers hope of new markets
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Unedited text of Palin's announcement
The Globe and Mail - World News Sarah Palin announces her intention to resign as Alaska's Governor
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Union protest angers Tesco chief
guardian.co.uk home | guardian.co.uk Europe Tests Banks, and Worries NYT > Business Group Sotomayor belonged to sued over job tests USATODAY.com Washington - Top Stories NKorea test-fires two missiles: defence ministry The Age World Headlines NKorea test-fires two missiles: defence ministry The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines China joins carbon tax protest FT.com - UK Homepage North Korea test-fires missiles FT.com - World North Korea test-fires missiles FT.com - UK Homepage NKorea test-fires two missiles: defence ministry The Age World Headlines A test of legal logic for US civil rights FT.com - US and Canada Elephants outdo humans in NYC bun-eating contest AP Top Headlines At 6:09 p.m. EDT Mexico's elections a test for Calderon's drug war United Networks News Headlines Venezuela to Revoke Radio Licenses in Latest Shutdown United Networks News Headlines |
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Now you're talking ...
guardian.co.uk home | guardian.co.uk Top envoy in Honduras for talks BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition UN chief to hold more Burma talks BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition Top envoy in Honduras for talks United Networks News Headlines UN chief to hold more Burma talks United Networks News Headlines |
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Zimbabwe: TA Acquires Major Stake in PG
AllAfrica News: Economy, Business and Finance DIVERSIFIED investment group TA holdings is next week expected to seal a deal to acquire an "influential stake" in the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange - listed PG Industries, in a move that is likely to consolidate the group's position as one of the country's hig North Korea's take on beer: nutritious, relaxing The Globe and Mail - Report on Business News |
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Your Money: A Day Off to Tackle the Financial To-Do List
NYT > Business Taking time, 10 or 12 hours, to tackle ever-postponed money tasks and clear the books can be lucrative. |
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Bidding on baseball letters suspended amid inquiry
Reflector - Latest National Headlines NEW YORK Authorities are looking into whether a newly discovered trove of letters to one of baseball's founding fathers contains documents that disappeared long ago from the New York Public Library. Coffee Republic shares suspended Telegraph Business |
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Suspect Fit for Trial in Nazi Case, German Doctors Say
NYT > World Doctors in Germany have determined that John Demjanjuk, a retired autoworker accused of being an Nazi extermination camp guard, is fit to stand trial. Homicide suspect PittsburghLIVE.com |
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Coroner vows better student death data
The Age News Headlines State Coroner pledges to improve data on international student deaths in Australia. Mo. Cops Ask Students to Help Solve Murder Mystery United Networks News Headlines |
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Spokesman: Palin to step down as Alaska governor
USATODAY.com Nation - Top Stories A spokesman reports Sarah Palin is resigning as Alaska governor effective July 26.
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North Korea raises stakes with new missile launch
Reuters: International News SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea test-fired three Scud missiles on Saturday, South Korea's Yonhap news agency said, further stoking regional tensions that were already high due to its nuclear test in May.
North Korea raises stakes with new missile launch
washingtonpost.com - World North Korea raises stakes with new missile launch United Networks News Headlines |
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Tom Jenkins's award-winning sports photos
guardian.co.uk home | guardian.co.uk Guardian photographer Tom Jenkins has dominated The Press Photographer's Year 2009 awards, winning four categories at this year's competition. Here's a selection of his prize-winning sports images. Which former PM was sporting a black eye at an award ceremony?
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Speaker needs Equitable debate
Telegraph Business If John Bercow wants make a reputation for himself as an effective Speaker he should start by allowing the 300 MPs who have signed Cable's early day motion on the Equitable scandal the debate and vote they crave. Study Finds Gaps in Aid for Non-English Speakers in State Civil Courts NYT > World |
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Federer reaches record 20th Grand Slam final
The Age World Headlines Roger Federer reached a record 20th Grand Slam final and a seventh straight Wimbledon title match with a 7-6 (7/3), 7-5, 6-3 win over German veteran Tommy Haas in the semi-finals on Friday. Federer reaches record 20th Grand Slam final The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines |
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New site, new focus
PittsburghLIVE.com Mt. Pleasant Business District Authority has moved into the In-Town Shops main hallway area, the site previously occupied by the Laurel Highlands Chamber of Commerce. MS Internet Explorer 'javascript:' URI in 'Refresh' Header Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability United Networks News Headlines |
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How to avoid the market's sideways rut
The Globe and Mail - Report on Business News When the market is dawdling along, you have to look harder for good returns, but these experts are confident they exist
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Venus-Serena set for another showdown
PittsburghLIVE.com Venus Williams is just about the perfect older sibling: She supports Serena endlessly, protects her fiercely and even lets her pick which bedroom she wants when they're on the road. Last video shows MJ in surprisingly good form USA-World-The Times of India |
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EUROPE: Croatia on Uncertain Course for EU Membership
IPS Inter Press Service BRUSSELS, Jul 3 (IPS) - The Swedish government, which now holds the rotating presidency of the European Union for the second half of this year, says plans to bring Croatia into the EU have not been derailed despite recent political events in the coun Russia to allow US arms shipments to Afghanistan USA-World-The Times of India |
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Russian PM calls on U.S. to shelve missile shield: media
United Networks News Headlines (15:43 UTC) REUTERS Putin urges Obama to scrap shield United Networks News Headlines |
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Adopt from animal shelters
PittsburghLIVE.com Please consider the importance of adopting a pet from the animal shelters instead of from pet stores. Those that rely on puppy mills encourage mass-breeding facilities, where hundreds of dogs are confined to tiny barren cages for their whole lives without AU to shelter Beshir from war crimes warrant: delegates The Age World Headlines |
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Liberia: Country, DR Congo Share Many Similitude - Says Congolese Envoy
AllAfrica News: West Africa The Charge dAffaires en Pied at the Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Madam Nena Marie Helene Okitundu Ayaki has said that the people of Liberia and DR Congo have many things in common such as names of persons and places as well as their eating China tightens regulations on state-owned shareholders XINHUA NEWS |
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US parents think twice about sending kids to camp
Reuters Health eLine NEW YORK (Reuters) - Since its opening last week, camp counselors at New Jersey's Liberty Lake Day Camp disinfect door knobs, take the temperatures of children as they arrive and remind the campers not to share canned sodas. U.S. parents think twice about sending kids to camp United Networks News Headlines |
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UN chief in mission to secure Suu Kyi's release
The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines THE United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, has arrived in Burma on a difficult mission: to press the chief of the ruling military junta to free the opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other political prisoners. SECURITY DSA 1825-1 New nagios2/nagios3 packages fix arbitrary code execution United Networks News Headlines |
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Could energy bonds help save world?
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GM Bondholders Try to Block Firm's Sale
washingtonpost.com - Business NEW YORK, July 2 -- One of the main challengers to the proposed sale of General Motors on Thursday urged a federal bankruptcy judge to act as a check on an "overbearing" government and reject the restructuring plan pursued by the Obama administration. |
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Russian analyst plays down Japan's new claim on Russian islands
RIA Novosti A new law passed by Japan's parliament calling the south Kuril islands a part of Japan is merely a propaganda move, as Russia has no plans to hand the islands over, a Russian expert on the issue said on Friday. |
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Tour De France: Armstrong Ready To Ride
NPR Topics: World The Tour de France starts Saturday in Monaco and finishes July 26 in Paris. The race's image has been severely damaged by numerous doping scandals in recent years. Seven-time champion Lance Armstrong is back for this year's race. Armstrong has been fighti Tour De France: Armstrong Ready To Ride NPR Topics: World |
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Baxi agrees 1.7bn merger with De Dietrich
FT.com - UK Homepage Baxi, the UK's leading boilermaker, has agreed a 1.7bn merger with De Dietrich Remeha Group, its smaller Dutch rival, taking the Derby-based company's private equity owner BC Partners closer to needing to raise a new fund Namibia: N$515Million Boost for Langer Heinrich AllAfrica News: Economy, Business and Finance |
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Venezuelan official: Radio licenses to be revoked
United Networks News Headlines (22:16 UTC) SALON Venezuelan official says 240 radio stations to have licenses revoked United Networks News Headlines |
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Drug raids reveal 'sobering' mass of arms
MSNBC.com: U.S. news Federal agents busted a drug-trafficking ring that distributed methamphetamine and cocaine from Mexico in Washington state and carried unusually powerful weaponry. New Michael Jackson Tribute Details Revealed United Networks News Headlines |
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Pens' assistant coach Fitzgerald returns to front office
PittsburghLIVE.com Dan Bylsma's staff will have a different look next season: Tom Fitzgerald has relinquished his duties as an assistant coach and accepted a new position as assistant to general manager Ray Shero. Lovely jubbly - Del Boy returns to TV as teenager BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition |
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OAS Demands Honduras Restore Ousted President
NPR Topics: World The Organization of American States has set Saturday as the deadline by which Manuel Zelaya be returned to power. OAS chief Jose Miguel Insulza is scheduled to arrive in Honduras on Friday to push for the ousted leader's reinstatement. A Latin American envoy arrives in Honduras to demand the restoration of the ousted president United Networks News Headlines |
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Chinese fund has a taste for resources
The Globe and Mail - Report on Business News Stake in Teck comes after China Investment Corp. boosts its commodities team
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China's Catch-22: $2-trillion in foreign reserves
The Globe and Mail - Report on Business News As the country moves some of its U.S. currency into the economy, it risks lowering its value
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City refuse to concede Terry defeat
guardian.co.uk home | guardian.co.uk Africa refuses to act on Sudan war crimes warrant The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines |
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Williams sisters reach doubles final
The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines Venus and Serena Williams, who will contest the Wimbledon singles final for a fourth time, have reached the final of the women's doubles. Federer, Roddick reach Wimbledon final PittsburghLIVE.com |
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Access to swine flu vaccine a 'critical question': WHO
The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines Universal access to a swine flu vaccine remains a "critical question," the World Health Organization (WHO) said Friday. Access to swine flu vaccine a 'critical question': WHO The Age World Headlines |
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Protesters in Paris block Yemeni flight
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For former Khmer Rouge prisoners, reparations are key to justice
Christian Science Monitor | World Chum Mey and Bou Meng are two of seven prisoners left alive in S-21 prison when the regime fell in 1979, out of more than 14,000 inmates. They testified this week against former leader . World Briefing | Europe: France: Singer Sentenced to Prison
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Namibia: Price of Electricity Up
AllAfrica News: Economy, Business and Finance The City of Windhoek said residents should use electricity wisely as they will pay more since the implementation of Time Of Use (TOU) tariffs took effect this week. E.On cutting gas prices by 3.3% BBC News | Business | World Edition |
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Marines Press Hard Across Southern Afghanistan
NPR Topics: World Thousands of U.S. Marines are digging in for a drawn-out campaign in southern Afghanistan aimed at ousting the Taliban. It's the largest operation launched by American troops since the fall of the Taliban government in 2001. The immediate goal is to drive As US economy struggles, Mexico feels the pressure Christian Science Monitor | World |
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Powerful sedative found in Michael Jackson's home
baltimoresun.com - World The powerful sedative Diprivan was found in Michael Jackson's home, a law enforcement official said Friday.
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Borissov set to win Bulgaria poll
FT.com - World A new right-of-centre party led by Boyko Borissov, a former police officer, is set to finish first in Bulgaria's general election on Sunday but will fail to win an outright majority, according to opinion polls Indonesian poll wrapped up in headscarf row The Age World Headlines |
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Apple Obliquely Addresses iPhone 3GS Overheating
United Networks News Headlines (19:10 UTC) TECHWEB Unlocked cell phones coming to U.S. United Networks News Headlines |
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Emerging markets performing maybe a bit too well
The Globe and Mail - Report on Business News These economies could be stuck in low-growth modes for the foreseeable future
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Is there pensions apartheid?
guardian.co.uk home | guardian.co.uk Michael Jackson's death set to boost Dutch pension fund Telegraph Business |
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Morgage-Burning Parties Almost Extinct
NPR Topics: Business When's the last time you went to a mortgage-burning party? Do people even pay off their 30-year mortgages anymore? NPR's Planet Money team went on a mission to find out. Morgage-Burning Parties Almost Extinct NPR Topics: Business |
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Perhaps Palin is Running for President?
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire Charlie Cook, one of our favorite political analysts, emails his reaction to Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin resigning earlier today. Events in Palin's political career Reflector - Latest National Headlines |
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Iran brings formal charges against UK embassy official
guardian.co.uk home | guardian.co.uk Officials withhold fugitive names BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition Iran brings formal charges against UK embassy official Breaking News Headlines from Around the World, Powered by Worldpress.org |
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Foreign Office to back gay communities
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Colorado company offers banana coffins
Reflector - Latest National Headlines DENVER Casket makers catering to natural burials have offered biodegradable coffins made of such materials as recycled newspapers or cardboard. Ecoffins USA, based in Montrose, Colo., is selling caskets made of banana sheaves. Lions offer solace to Springbok over ban The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines |
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After Iran's election, what happens to Obama's engagement policy?
Christian Science Monitor | World Some are criticizing the president's determination to engage Iran on its nuclear program amid a brutal government crackdown in the aftermath of what many say is massive election fraud. Obama to Putin: Cold War way is 'outdated'
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Orioles' outfielder Reimold named top AL rookie for June
baltimoresun.com - World O's outfielder hit .320 during month with four home runs, nine RBIs
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US freemasons split over black man's admission
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More Korean missiles expected
The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines SEOUL: North Korea may fire further missiles after testing four of the weapons within four hours, South Korea's military said yesterday. North Korea 'tests more missiles' BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition |
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Patient Money: Weight Loss on a Sliding Financial Scale
NYT > Business A dieters commitment to weight loss can sometimes be linked to how much money he or she is willing to spend. |
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Looking to create a trail of barn quilts
PittsburghLIVE.com Colleen Konieczny never imagined that reading a Country Living magazine could create a dream. Electronics sector looking up again with more demand Breaking News Headlines from Around the World, Powered by Worldpress.org |
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Oakmont-based cleaning firm adds to list of liens against Hilton owner
PittsburghLIVE.com J.S. Associated Services Inc. deployed dozens of employees to the Hilton Hotel to clean up after interior renovation work. The company joined a growing list of firms filing liens against the hotel owner for nonpayment. List for new Pens' assistant coach will be short PittsburghLIVE.com |
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Lance Armstrong gives Tour de France new juice
Christian Science Monitor | World The seven-time champion lines up in Monaco on Saturday for Day 1 of an event looking to overcome the doping-inspired moniker "Tour de Farce."
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Cyclist, Journalist: Thoughts On Tour De France
NPR Topics: Nation Jim Coon is a recreational cyclist in Portland, Oregon, who says he's bothered by reports of doping in the the Tour de France — but doesn't focus on the issue. Veteran cycling journalist Joe Lindsey says he has to focus on the charges of doping beca Cyclist, Journalist: Thoughts On Tour De France NPR Topics: Nation |
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Investors angry over Keydata collapse
FT.com - UK Homepage The failure of the specialist UK investment firm uncovers claims that two Luxembourg-based bond products have failed to make scheduled payments Zimbabwe: Aid is Good, But Investment is Better AllAfrica News: Economy, Business and Finance |
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International criminal courts: no precedent for individual reparations
Christian Science Monitor | World Cases in Sierra Leone and Guatemala offer some guidance
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South Korea eases humanitarian aid ban against DPRK
XINHUA NEWS SEOUL, July 3 (Xinhua) -- Humanitarian aid from South Korea ... The human cost of businesses entering administration is high Telegraph Business |
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Homecoming Picnic on Saturday
PittsburghLIVE.com Indian Creek Baptist Church, 1276 Mill Run Road in Mill Run, is preparing for its annual July 4th Homecoming Picnic. Come and enjoy the following activities and celebrate Independence Day Saturday: 12:30 p.m., parade; 1 p.m., flag ceremony; 2 p.m., gam Mudslide forces some 7,500 people from homes in south China RIA Novosti |
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AU halts war crimes co-operation
BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition The African Union halts co-operation with the International Criminal Court over its charges against the Sudanese president. Ayalon says Israel will not halt settlement Breaking News Headlines from Around the World, Powered by Worldpress.org |
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Zimbabwe: SMEs Fuel Economic Growth
AllAfrica News: Economy, Business and Finance ALMOST every economy that has achieved major growth has, as an element of that growth, had a concentrated drive to establish small and micro enterprises (SMEs), inclusive of many coming into being as informal sector operations, but progressively facilitat NY growth besieges Revolutionary patriots' graves Reflector - Latest National Headlines |
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More than 2,000 found cheating in China's college entrance exam
XINHUA NEWS BEIJING, July 3 (Xinhua) -- A total of 2,219 candidates, or ... Missing Belle Vernon man's body found in wooded area PittsburghLIVE.com |
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Shrinking endowment may force Shriners' facilities to close
PittsburghLIVE.com The Erie Shriners Hospital has treated patients up to age 18 at no cost to them or their families since 1922. From 4,000 to 6,000 children seek treatment each year. The hospital serves people within a 250-mile radius of Erie. UK forces seize key canal crossings in Afghan surge The Scotsman - International |
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Liberia: Senate Finally Passes "Threshold Bill'
AllAfrica News: West Africa After failing on two occasions to pass the much-talked about and somehow controversial Threshold Bill, the Liberian Senate yesterday concurred with the House of Representatives to pass the bill, but with modification and condition that no county get not l Venus faces lil' sis Serena in 4th Wimbledon final AP Top Headlines At 6:09 p.m. EDT |
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India gay ruling boosts AIDS fight but stigma lingers
Reuters: International News NEW DELHI (Reuters) - An Indian court ruling to decriminalize gay sex will boost the fight against AIDS, but a powerful stigma against homosexuality and uneven quality of healthcare will still hamper efforts, a top AIDS worker said. Jackson's ex-wife backs off in custody fight over children The Scotsman - International |
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Uninflated lifejackets indicate Air France jet fell vertically into Atlantic
The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines FRENCH crash investigators have revealed that the Air France plane which crashed, killing 228 people, on June 1, did not break up midair but fell vertically into the Atlantic. McAfee false-positive glitch fells PCs worldwide United Networks News Headlines |
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Crafton policeman arrested in fatality
PittsburghLIVE.com Police arrested a 15-year veteran of the Crafton Police Department on charges he struck and killed a 24-year-old man with his sports utility vehicle, then fled from the scene. Fatal accident causes Brisbane traffic chaos United Networks News Headlines |
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Families Of 'America's Battalion' Wait For News
NPR Topics: Nation Marines with the 2nd Battalion, 8th Regiment, known as "America's Battalion," are part of the force that has launched a major assault in southern Afghanistan. On the night they went into battle, families at home heard the news — and began reaching o Sarkozy appoints ambassador for families of Yemenia crash victims XINHUA NEWS |
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Italy declares state of emergency in blast-hit town
RIA Novosti Italy's council of ministers approved imposing a state of emergency on Friday in the Italian town of Viareggio hit by a powerful gas blast late on Monday. |
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Nicaragua: accusations of rigging elections and silencing media
Christian Science Monitor | World Last week, armed men raided, shut down, and confiscated all the equipment of a small radio station whose owner is affiliated with an opposition political movement.
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Drug curbs severe facial pain: study
Reuters Health eLine NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Results of a small study suggest that the drug pregabalin (sold as Lyrica) can reduce stabbing facial pain and other symptoms stemming from a condition called trigeminal neuralgia. France defends NASCAR's drug policy The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines |
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Doubts hang over housebuilders
FT.com - UK Homepage Since equity markets bottomed in March, bricks and mortar as measured by the UK Datastream home construction index have lagged behind the wider market Navarrette: Doubting the loyalty of an American United Networks News Headlines |
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AEG urged to donate proceeds from Jackson memorial to children's charities
XINHUA NEWS LOS ANGELES, July 3 (Xinhua) -- Civil rights leaders and ... Penn Hills woman donates kidney to Brooklyn stranger PittsburghLIVE.com |
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Top Reformers Admitted Plot, Iran Declares
NYT > World The Iranian government has made it a practice to publicize confessions from political prisoners, often subject to sleep deprivation, solitary confinement and torture, rights groups say. Reading Of The Declaration Of Independence NPR Topics: Nation |
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Swine Flu Death Toll in Argentina Climbs
NYT > World Argentinas president said she would not rule out closing major public venues where swine flu could spread more quickly. Policeman held for Philippine death BBC News | Asia-Pacific | World Edition |
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India's gays deserve to celebrate, but danger lies ahead
The Globe and Mail - World News Mimicking the West would be a major mistake
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China to adjust tariff policy to curb rare metal export
XINHUA NEWS BEIJING, July 3 (Xinhua) -- China will revise its tariff ... Multicomponent approach curbs urinary woes in men Reuters Health eLine |
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Pakistan army helicopter crashes, 26 dead
United Networks News Headlines (20:25 UTC) AuBC Deadly helicopter crash in Pakistan United Networks News Headlines |
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Gambian court detains seven journos, again
IOL: Africa The arrests of seven journalists have been condemned by global press freedom groups. African Union in rift with court Breaking News Headlines from Around the World, Powered by Worldpress.org |
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Sanford Will Now Disclose Schedule
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire In the wake of reports that South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford (R) regularly shed his security detail, he "will begin making his schedule availab FDIC Closes 1 Banks In Texas, 6 In Illinois NPR Topics: Business |
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In Liberia, President Johnson Sirleaf's Past Sullies her Clean Image
TIME: Top Stories In its final report released yesterday, Liberia's Truth and Reconciliation Commission makes the surprising recommendation that President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Africa's first elected woman president, should not serve in government for 30 years |
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Wen calls for continued vigilance against flu
China News Premier Wen Friday called for continued vigilance against A/H1N1 influenza and urged positive and scientific measures to cope with it. |
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