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| Jul.1 |
Southern Afghanistan |
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U.S. launches 'major operation' 4,000 Americans, mostly the Marines, and 650 Afghan soldiers and police launched Operation Khanjar, 'strike of the sword' against Taliban fighters | |
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Los Angeles |
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Jackson leaves estate to family |
| Jul.2 |
Afghanistan |
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Afghan rebels capture US soldier |
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London |
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Sisters Williams beat Russians
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Los Angeles |
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Jackson's former wife 'undecided' |
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Washington |
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US urges Russian break from past |
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Moscow |
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Moscow ready for better U.S. ties
| Jul.3 |
London |
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Roddick dumps out Murray in semifinal
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Helmand |
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Marines targeting Taliban in Afghan push |
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Los Angeles |
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Jackson tickets via internet draw |
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Alaska |
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Governor Palin to resign |
| Jul.4 |
London |
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Serena powers to Wimbledon title 27-year-old Serena Williams ended her sister's recent dominance at Wimbledon with a straight-sets victory over Venus, 7-6 (7-3) 6-2
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Monaco |
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Armstrong returns to Tour de France |
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Baghdad |
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Biden presides as troops become citizens |
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Iran |
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Ahmadinejad wants talk with Obama Iranian President said he wants to engage President Obama in 'negotiations' before international media
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Washington |
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Americas group suspends Honduras The Organization of American States has suspended Honduras at an emergency meeting over the ousting of President Zelaya a week ago
| Jul.5 |
Washington |
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Biden strikes tough note on Iran |
| Jul.6 |
Moscow |
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Obama moves to bolster U.S.-Russia ties
U.S. President and Russian Medvedev concluded a series of agreements, including one on nuclear arms reduction
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Washington |
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Ex-Pentagon chief McNamara dies Robert McNamara was key architect of war in Vietnam and became lightning rod for his management of that war
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Los Angeles |
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Jacksons 'plan private ceremony'
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Moscow |
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Obama lauds Putin at Russia talks |
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South Carolina |
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Serial killer 'shot by police' |
| Jul.7 |
Moscow |
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Obama urges shift in Russia ties US President has urged Russia to turn from the past, emphasising the common goals the US shares with its former Cold War rival
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Los Angeles |
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Jackson's body arrives at Staples Center
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Los Angeles |
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Emotional farewell to King of Pop
Map of Staples Center USA Michael Jackson's family and fans have said farewell to the superstar at an emotional memorial service at the Staples Center. The coffin was placed in front of the stage during the event after an earlier private funeral. The... | |
| Jul.8 |
Tribal Areas |
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Drones 'kill dozens'
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U.S. Congress |
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US federal security lapses found |
| Jul.10 |
Detroit |
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Leaner GM emerges from bankruptcy
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Spain |
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Armstrong misses yellow in Tour drama |
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Ghana |
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Obama's trip sends message to Africa President Barack Obama is generating excitement in the west African nation and envy among its neighbors. Ghana was chosen because of... | |
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Arizona |
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BA evacuates fume-filled US jet |
| Jul.11 |
Ghana |
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Obama speaks of hopes for Africa
US President, on his first trip to sub-Saharan Africa since taking office, has said Africa must take charge of its own destiny in the world
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Florida |
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Lightning delays shuttle launch |
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Washington |
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Strategy changed for freeing in N. Korea |
| Jul.12 |
CIA |
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Cheney 'ordered CIA to hide plan'
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Croatia |
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Croatia eliminates U.S. in Davis Cup |
| Jul.13 |
U.S. Senate |
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US top court nominee faces Senate
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USA |
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US budget deficit at $1 trillion The deficit has moved above $1 trillion for the first time - with three months of the financial year remaining, official data show
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U.S. Senate |
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Supreme Court nominee states case |
| Jul.14 |
New York |
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Goldman Sachs sees bumper profit
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USA |
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Hole in plane forces landing |
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Missouri |
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Obama throws All-Star pitch |
| Jul.15 |
Florida |
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Space shuttle finally blasts off |
| Jul.16 |
Boston |
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Black Harvard professor arrested
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Scotland |
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Watson leads as Tiger toils at Turnberry |
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Los Angeles |
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30 Rock leads the way for Emmys |
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Southern California |
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US teen gains solo sailing record
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Afghanistan |
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Pamphlets aid search for U.S. soldier |
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Guantanamo |
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Chaos besets 9/11 court hearing |
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New York |
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Obama urges 'new black mindset' |
| Jul.17 |
USA |
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New US home starts surge in June
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Guantanamo |
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Sept. 11 families: Keep Guantanamo open |
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USA |
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Shuttle crew welcomed aboard ISS
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New York |
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Gates open to more troops in Afghanistan |
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Basra |
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Three U.S. soldiers killed in Iraq |
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Scotland |
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Tiger out of Open, Watson shares lead |
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New York |
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TV news legend Cronkite dies The former US newscaster Walter Cronkite, known to millions as 'the most trusted man in America', has died at the age of 92
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Mumbai |
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Clinton seeks goodwill in India US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has begun a 5-day visit to India aimed at strengthening political and economic relations
| Jul.18 |
USA |
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New images of Moon landing sites |
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Afghanistan |
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Taliban issue 'US soldier video' |
| Jul.19 |
Scotland |
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Cink defies Watson with playoff victory
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New York |
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Best-selling author McCourt dies |
| Jul.20 |
USA |
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Moon astronauts urge Mars mission |
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Washington |
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Obama hails Apollo 11 astronauts President has praised the 'heroism' of Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins who made the first landing on the Moon 40 years ago | |
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New Delhi |
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US and India agree defence pact |
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Afghanistan |
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U.S. have deadliest month in Afghanistan Four U.S. troops were killed in eastern Afghanistan in a roadside bombing. The deaths would raise U.S. military fatalities in Afghanistan to 30 in July | |
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Washington |
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US terror policy report delayed |
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Washington |
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Iraq FM: U.N. sanctions need to end |
| Jul.21 |
Helmand |
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U.S. bombs poppy crop to cut Taliban ties
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Thailand |
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US concerned over N. Korea-Myanmar tie |
| Jul.22 |
Houston |
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Jackson doctor's clinic raided
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Washington |
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Obama defends health care reforms President Obama has defended his plans for health reform in a news conference broadcast live in the US
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Washington |
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Official: Bin Laden son believed dead |
| Jul.23 |
New Jersey |
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Mayors, rabbis arrested in crime probe
2 mayors, rabbis and politicians are among some 30 people arrested in a major corruption and money-laundering investigation
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USA |
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NASA Earth pictures show eclipse |
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Texas |
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Jackson's doctor is probe target |
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Baghdad |
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Angelina Jolie visits displaced Iraqis |
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Chicago |
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Buehrle pitches rare perfect game |
| Jul.24 |
California |
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California passes key budget deal |
| Jul.26 |
Syria |
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US urges Syria on Mid-East peace
Barack Obama's envoy George Mitchell has called for Syria's 'full co-operation' in trying to achieve a comprehensive peace settlement
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Alaska |
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Palin resigns governorship
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Tel Aviv |
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Mitchell reassured Israeli officials |
| Jul.27 |
Jerusalem |
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Israel, U.S. discuss Iran nuclear threat
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Washington |
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China-US economic talks kick off
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North Carolina |
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US charges seven with terrorism
| Jul.28 |
Washington |
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US and China 'committed to trade'
| Jul.29 |
Microsoft |
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Microsoft and Yahoo seal web deal
Yahoo and Microsoft have announced a long-rumoured internet search deal that will help the companies take on chief rival Google
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Arizona |
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Girl's attack sheds light on Liberia rapes 8-year-old girl lured to a storage shed sexually assaulted by four boys. Her Liberian parents felt that they had been shamed by their child
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Guantanamo |
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Inmate to be released
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Washington |
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U.S., U.K.: We committed to Afghanistan
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USA |
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Swine flu vaccine for 'half US'
| Jul.30 |
Washington |
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Obama hosts race row beer reunion
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Washington |
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U.S. imposes sanctions on N. Korea firm
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Boston |
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Steroids cloud hovers over Boston |
| Jul.31 |
USA |
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Pace of US economic decline eases Government figures that the US economy shrank at an annual pace of 1% in the April-to-June quarter
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London |
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UK Pentagon hacker to face U.S. trial Gary McKinnon accused of hacking into U.S. government computers on Friday lost his court appeal to have his case heard in Britain
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Iran |
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3 U.S. tourists held by Iran 3 American tourists are believed to be in Iranian custody after they may have strayed across the border from Iraq during a mountain hike