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Fourth of July| Independence Day is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 | |
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| Yesterday |
 North Korea |
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North Korea test-fires more missiles| North Korea fired four short-range Scud-type missiles,estimated to have a range of about 500 kilometers, toward the Sea of Japan | |
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 Iran |
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UK embassy staff in Iran 'face trial'| A top Iranian cleric said some of the arrested employees from the British Embassy in Tehran would be put on trial | |
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| Yesterday |
 Myanmar |
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UN chief begins mission in Burma| Ban Ki-moon has arrived in a bid to seek the release of political prisoners including opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi | |
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 Paris |
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Air France jet 'broke on impact'| French investigators trying to find out why a plane crashed in the Atlantic say they believe it broke up on contact with water, not in the air | |
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| Wed. |
 New Delhi |
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Gay sex 'not criminal' in India A court in the Indian capital has ruled that homosexual intercourse between consenting adults is not a criminal act
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 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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 Comoros |
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Teen plane survivor recovers in hospital The father of a girl who remarkably survived a plane crash has described how his daughter was ejected from the plane into the Indian Ocean
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Comoros |
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Child found alive after Indian Ocean plane crash A massive rescue effort was under way after a young child was found among the wreckage of a downed Yemeni jet off the coast of Comoros
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| Mon. |
Comoros |
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Yemeni plane crashes with 154 aboard A Yemeni jetliner en route to Moroni has crashed in the Indian Ocean an hour before reaching its destination, Moroni, the capital of Comoros
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| Jun. 25 |
 Los Angeles |
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Singer Michael Jackson dies 
Paramedics were called to the singer's home around midday after he stopped breathing. He was pronounced dead two hours later
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| Jun. 24 |
 Sadr City |
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62 people killed in Baghdad blast A motorcycle pushing a cart rigged with explosives and loaded with vegetables exploded in the outdoor Mredi market
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| Jun. 22 |
Washington |
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Fatal crash on subway system Two rush-hour trains have collided in Washington DC, killing 7 people and injuring several others
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Iran |
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Hundreds protest, despite warning 
Hundreds of demonstrators angry over recent presidential election results gathered in a public square, despite a stern warning by Revolutionary...
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| Jun. 21 |
Iran |
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Iran silences street protesters Iranian authorities have deployed thousands of security officers on the streets, after a week of mass protests over a disputed election
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| Jun. 20 |
Iran |
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Security forces use tear gas on protesters Security forces made a large show of force in midtown and southeastern Tehran, using tear gas and clubs to beat back protesters
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| Jun. 14 |
 Jerusalem |
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PM calls for demilitarized Palestinian state Netanyahu said that Israel would agree to a peace agreement with Palestinians under which there would be a 'demilitarized Palestinian state'
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| Jun. 13 |
Iran |
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Election protests turn violent Ahmadinejad declaration as the winner of presidential election brought thousands of supporters of the rival Moussavi onto the streets
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| Jun. 12 |
Iran |
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Ahmadinejad has large lead in election Defying many predictions, Iranian President held a commanding lead in the presidential vote. With 70% of votes counted, Ahmadinejad has 66%
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| Jun. 11 |
 Global |
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WHO declares swine flu pandemic The World Health Organization raised the alert to its highest level, saying the virus has spread to enough countries to be considered a global...
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| Jun. 7 |
 Lebanon |
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Pro-West bloc retains control Saad Hariri, the leader of Sunni-dominated 'March 14 coalition,' claimed victory hours after the polls closed in Sunday's crucial election
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| Jun.4 |
 Egypt |
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Obama speaks of tensions with Muslims President Obama is offering a hand of friendship to Islam and addressing an array of quandaries and conflicts dividing the two cultures
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| Jun.1 |
 Brazil |
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Air France plane feared to have crashed The Airbus A330-200 with 228 people aboard reported electrical problems in stormy weather before it lost contact
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New York |
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GM enters bankruptcy protection
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| May.30 |
West Pakistan |
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Pakistan secures key Swat Valley city
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| May.28 |
Brazil |
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Dam bursts after more rain
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| May.26 |
North Korea |
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N Korea threatens military action
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Lahore |
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Huge explosion in central Lahore
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North Korea |
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N. Korea fires short-range missiles
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| May.25 |
North Korea |
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N. Korea conducted second nuclear test
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| May.22 |
South Korea |
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Ex-S Korea leader 'kills himself'
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| May.19 |
Indonesia |
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Nearly 100 dead in military plane crash
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London |
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Speaker quits 'for sake of unity'
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| May.18 |
Sri Lanka |
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Sri Lanka: Tamil leader has been killed
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| May.15 |
Sri Lanka |
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Sri Lanka claims last rebel area taken
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India |
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Congress alliance well ahead in election
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West Pakistan |
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Thousands flee fighting
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| May.14 |
Myanmar |
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Suu Kyi taken to prison
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| May.12 |
Sri Lanka |
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War zone hospital 'hit'
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| May.11 |
Ohio |
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Demjanjuk deported to Germany
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Tel Aviv |
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Pope addresses Holocaust on Israel visit
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| May.6 |
West Pakistan |
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Pakistani forces, Taliban clash
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| May.3 |
Global |
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WHO: cases of H1N1 virus now at 787
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| Apr.24 |
Mexico |
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'Swine flu' kills 60
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| Apr.22 |
Pakistan |
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Taliban claims victory near Islamabad
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| Apr.20 |
Geneva |
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Walkout at Iran leader's speech
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| Apr.12 |
Somalia |
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Captain rescued, snipers kill 3 pirates
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| Apr.5 |
Italy |
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About 300 dead in strong quake
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| Apr.4 |
North Korea |
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N. Korea launches rocket
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| Apr.2 |
London |
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G20 leaders seal $1tn global deal
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| Mar.21 |
Madagascar |
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Opposition leader becomes president |
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| Mar.20 |
Global |
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IMF: Global economy worst in 60 years |
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| Mar.19 |
Austria |
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Fritzl jailed for life in dungeon incest case |
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| Mar.17 |
Cameroon |
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Pope visits Africa, reaffirms condom ban |
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| Mar.14 |
London |
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G20 leaders vow to restore growth |
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| Mar.11 |
Germany |
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16 killed in school shooting |
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| Mar.7 |
Northern Ireland |
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Two die in Army attack |
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| Mar.4 |
Netherlands |
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Arrest warrant issued for Sudan leader |
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| Feb.26 |
Washington |
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Obama to pull troops from Iraq in 2010 |
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| Feb.25 |
Bangladesh |
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Guard mutiny 'spreads' |
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| Feb.23 |
New York |
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US shares at nearly 12-year low |
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| Feb.12 |
New York |
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50 die after plane crashes into house |
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| Feb.9 |
Melbourne |
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Toll from bush fires claimed 181 |
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| Feb.2 |
Iran |
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Iran makes first satellite launch |
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| Jan.28 |
Global |
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World growth 'worst for 60 years' |
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| Jan.25 |
Sri Lanka |
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Troops have taken key rebel stronghold |
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| Jan.22 |
Washington |
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Obama signs order to close Guantanamo |
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| Jan.21 |
Gaza |
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Israeli troops complete Gaza withdrawal |
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| Jan.20 |
Washington |
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President Obama sworn into history |
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| Jan.17 |
Jerusalem |
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Israel declares unilateral cease-fire |
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| Jan.15 |
New York |
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Airplane crash-lands into Hudson River |
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| Jan.11 |
Indonesia |
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Ferry disaster leaves 246 missing |
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| Jan.9 |
Gaza |
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Israel, Hamas brush off UN, keep fighting |
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| Jan.6 |
European Union |
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European gas supplies disrupted |
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| Jan.3 |
Gaza |
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Israeli ground troops enter Gaza |
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| Dec.27 |
Gaza |
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Airstrikes pounded targets in Gaza |
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| Dec.19 |
Washington |
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US to send 3,000 more troops to Afgh-an |
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| Dec.14 |
Baghdad |
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Iraqi journalist throws shoes at Bush |
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| Dec.13 |
New York |
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Top investors 'hit by $50bn con' |
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| Dec.9 |
Chicago |
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Illinois governor seized in probe |
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| Dec.6 |
Greece |
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Police shooting sparks riot |
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| Dec.2 |
Zimbabwe |
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Cholera deaths near 500 |
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| Dec.1 |
Thailand |
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Top Thai court bans ruling party |
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| Nov.26 |
Mumbai |
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Scores killed in rampage |
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| Nov.21 |
Moscow |
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Russia extends presidential term |
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| Nov.18 |
U.S. Congress |
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US car firms ask for $25bn aid |
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| Nov.17 |
Somalia |
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Hijacked oil tanker nears Somalia |
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| Nov.15 |
Washington |
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Summit pledge to 'restore growth' |
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| Nov.4 |
Chicago |
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Barack Obama wins presidential election |
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| Oct.7 |
New York |
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Dow Jones hits 5-year low |
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| Oct.3 |
House of Representatives |
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House backs $700bn bail-out plan |
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| Sep.25 |
Somalia |
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Pirates seize ship carrying tanks |
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| Sep.17 |
China |
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3 babies dead, 6,200 ill from milk formula |
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| Sep.14 |
New York |
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Lehman Bros files for bankruptcy |
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| Sep.10 |
Switzerland |
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'Big Bang' experiment starts well |
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| Aug.29 |
Ohio |
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McCain picks woman running mate |
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| Aug.20 |
Spain |
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153 dead in Madrid plane crash |
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| Aug.18 |
Pakistan |
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Musharraf resigns |
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| Aug.8 |
Beijing |
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China kicks off Olympics Ceremony |
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South Ossetia |
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Georgia under attack by Russian tanks |
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| Aug.7 |
South Ossetia |
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Heavy fighting in South Ossetia |
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| Jul.21 |
Serbia |
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Bosnia war criminal Karadzic arrested |
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| Jul.11 |
New York |
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Oil price per barrel reached $147.02 |
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| Jul.2 |
Colombia |
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Betancourt rescued from FARC |
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| Jun.18 |
Gaza |
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Israel, Hamas begin truce in Gaza |
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| Jun.13 |
Ireland |
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Irish reject EU treaty |
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| Jun.3 |
U. S. Midwest |
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Obama winner of Democratic race |
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| May.28 |
Nepal |
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Nepal abolishes monarchy |
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| May.12 |
Southern China |
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Quake death toll 50,000 |
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| May.6 |
Myanmar |
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Cyclone death toll jumps to 22,000 |
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| May.3 |
Myanmar |
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78,000 dead in cyclone, 56,000 missing |
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| Apr.27 |
Austria |
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Captive woman had 7 children by father |
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| Apr.7 |
Paris |
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Olympic torch extinguished |
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| Mar.14 |
Tibet |
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Riots, shots as anti-China unrest grows |
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| Mar.1 |
Ecuador |
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Top FARC leader killed by Colombians |
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| Feb.17 |
Kosovo |
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Kosovo declares independence |
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| Jan.24 |
Paris |
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Rogue trader to cost SocGen $7bn |
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| Jan.22 |
Gaza |
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Palestinians blow up border wall |
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| Jan.21 |
India |
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World markets plunge on U.S. fears |
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| Jan.17 |
Kenya |
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Kenya 'turned into killing field' |
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