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| Nov.1 |
India |
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India's lunar mission transmits pictures
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Southern Philippines |
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19 Moro rebels killed |
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Vietnam |
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Floods kill 24 people |
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West Pakistan |
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Strong aftershock measuring 5.0 |
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| Nov.2 |
England |
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Lewis Hamilton wins the 2008 F1 Drivers |
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| Nov.3 |
Bangladesh |
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Government schedules general elections |
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Brazil |
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Itaś and Unibanco to merge operations |
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Taiwan |
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Delegation of China, arrives in Taiwan |
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| Nov.4 |
 Mexico |
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Interior Minister killed in crash 
Juan Camilo Mourino has been killed along with 2 others in a plane crash in central Mexico City
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Ohio |
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Obama wins battleground Ohio
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Argentina |
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Argentina confirm Maradona as new coach |
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Gaza |
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Hamas militants die in clashes |
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U.S. Congress |
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Dems retains control of House of Reps |
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 Washington |
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Barack Obama wins presidential election As polls closed on the West coast, the senator was projected to receive enough electoral votes to pass the 270-vote threshold
| Obama is projected to win California, Washington, Oregon, Hawaii and Virginia. Democratic Senator says 'change has come to America', after being elected the first black president of the United States
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| Nov.5 |
 Global |
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World leaders hail Obama triumph 
World leaders have hailed the election of Senator Barack Obama as the first black president of the U.S.
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Washington |
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Bush: All Americans can be proud |
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Russia |
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Russia to move missiles to Baltic |
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West Germany |
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Bus fire kills 20; Police blame cigarette |
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Washington |
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Obama builds up White House team
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Taiwan |
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China envoy to meet Taiwan leader |
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| Nov.6 |
 Congo |
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Cease-fire unraveling as fighting spreads| A fragile cease-fire appeared to be unraveling as battles between warlord Laurent Nkunda's rebels and the army spread to another town | |
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London |
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UK interest rates slashed to 3% |
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West Pakistan |
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15 militants killed in airstrike |
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Iran |
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Ahmadinejad welcomes Obama change |
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Congo |
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'Civilian deaths' probed |
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Congo |
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Fighting on eve of peace summit |
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| Nov.7 |
Washington |
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US jobless rate at 14-year high
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Congo |
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U.N. chief: Rebels 'poisonous' for Congo |
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Kenya |
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Summit demands action on DR Congo |
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 Haiti |
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At least 84 dead in school collapse Map of Petionville Haiti 100 people have been injured. Rescuers planned to continue working into the night to dig out students and teachers buried in the rubble
| 150 people had been injured, but many more remained missing.
Fortin Augustin, who owns College La Promesse Evangelique in Petionville, surrendered to authorities
As many as 700 children were on the school grounds, celebrating the school's birthday when the building collapsed about 10 a.m.
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USA |
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Obama to tackle economy 'head-on' |
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Haiti |
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Frantic hunt for survivors |
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| Nov.8 |
 Indonesia |
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Indonesia 'executes' Bali bombers| 3 Islamic militants condemned to death for the 2002 bombings which killed 202 people have been executed by firing squad | |
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New Zealand |
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Clark admits defeat in election
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Haiti |
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Dozens dead in school collapse |
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 Russian Far East |
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Twenty die on Russian submarine At least 20 people have died in an incident involving the failure of a fire extinguishing system on a nuclear submarine. There were 208 people...
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Haiti |
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Police detain owner of collapsed school |
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Indonesia |
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Bali burials being held amid high tension |
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Mexico |
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Engine fell off plane before crash |
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| Nov.9 |
Berlin |
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Merkel urges anti-racist action |
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Russian Far East |
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Fire system caused 20 sub deaths |
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South Africa |
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Zimbabwe rivals 'must compromise'
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China |
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Stocks surge after China stimulus |
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South Africa |
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Tsvangirai rejects compromise offer |
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| Nov.10 |
Baghdad |
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Triple bombings kill at least 30
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Washington |
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Bush calls meeting with Obama 'friendly' President Bush had a 'relaxed' meeting with President-elect after he and first lady Laura Bush welcomed their successors to their future hom...
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Haiti |
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Not more survivors in school collapse |
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| Nov.11 |
Taiwan |
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Ex-president held over corruption claims
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Global |
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World marks end of 'war to end all wars'
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Congo |
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Looting, rapes as peace fades
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Washington |
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Obama 'to curb lobbyists' reach' |
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| Nov.12 |
Washington |
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Paulson: US bail-out working |
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Washington |
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Car wrangle looms in US bail-out
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Kandahar |
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Two schoolgirls blinded in acid attack |
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Yemen |
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British and Russia warships repel pirates |
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Japan |
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Asia slumps amid bail-out U-turn |
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| Nov.13 |
 Germany |
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German economy now in recession Government figures showed that Europe's largest economy contracted by 0.5% in the third quarter after a 0.4% contraction in the 2nd quarter
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Austria |
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Cellar father faces murder charge |
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New York |
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Bush defends free-market system |
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CIA |
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CIA: Bin Laden 'cut off from al-Qaeda' |
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Global |
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Oxfam: Nations failing on Congo crisis |
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Colombia |
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3 million bilked in pyramid schemes
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European Union |
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New recession fears ahead of G20 |
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| Nov.14 |
European Union |
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Eurozone officially in recession| EU figures showed that the economy shrank by 0.2% in the third quarter, following a 0.2% contraction in the area in the previous quarter. 2 quarters of negative growth define a technical recession. Germany and Italy are already in... | |
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Washington |
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World leaders grapple with crisis The world leaders gathering for economic summit may be looking ahead to his successor. Bush is ready to defend Western-style capitalism
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Paraguay |
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Tribe wins legal battle over loggers |
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| Nov.15 |
Washington |
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New trade deal by 'end of year'
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Burkina Faso |
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At least 60 die in bus crash
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Congo |
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U.N. envoy in Congo for peace talks |
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Washington |
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Bush: G20 committed to free trade |
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Washington |
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Summit pledge to 'restore growth' Global leaders at the G20 financial summit have pledged to work together to restore global growth
| The leaders were determined to work together to achieve 'needed reforms' in the world's financial systems'
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Gaza |
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U.N. agency in Gaza runs out of food |
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Somalia |
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Gunmen seize cargo ship off Somalia
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| Nov.16 |
 Baghdad |
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Iraq cabinet backs US troops deal The cabinet has approved a security pact with the US governing the future presence of 150,000 US troops in the country
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Congo |
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U.N. envoy meets Congolese rebel leader
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Southern California |
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Wildfires wreak havoc
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Global |
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IMF head calls for extra funding |
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| Nov.17 |
New York |
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Citigroup job cull to hit 75,000 The bank has announced plans for new job cuts, on top of 23,000 cuts already made this year It's about 20% of its staff
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Kenya |
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Pirates capture Saudi oil tanker
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Afghanistan |
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Taliban not ready to renounce violence |
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San Francisco Bay Area |
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Jerry Yang to quit as Yahoo boss |
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Washington |
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Obama vows to 'work with' McCain |
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 Somalia |
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Hijacked oil tanker nears Somalia The Sirius Star, a giant Saudi tanker seized by pirates in the Indian Ocean, is nearing the coast of Somalia
| Pirates have anchored the tanker off the Somali coast, as the spate of hijackings gathered pace with two more ships seized
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| Nov.18 |
Congo |
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Rebels 'to withdraw troops' |
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U.S. Congress |
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US car firms ask for $25bn aid The bosses of Ford, GM and Chrysler, have asked Congress for a $25bn bail-out and warned of broader risks to the US economy
| The United Auto Workers is willing to make key concessions to help the Detroit Three carmakers secure vital aid
US House backs car industry plan
White House cool on car bail-out
US car bail-out fails in Senate
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| Nov.19 |
Somalia |
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Pirate 'mother ship' left in flames An Indian warship has exchanged fire with a pirate 'mother vessel', leaving the ship ablaze in the Gulf of Aden
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Saudi Arabia |
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Saudi owners 'talking to pirates' |
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England |
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Woman given windpipe created in lab |
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New York |
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US shares plunge to five-year low
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Iceland |
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IMF approves $2.1bn Iceland loan
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Congo |
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UK, France push more UN troops in Congo |
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Japan |
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Asia markets follow US share drop |
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| Nov.20 |
Global |
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Recession fears hit stock markets| World shares have fallen amid concerns that the economy will enter a protracted downturn. The Dow Jones fell 2.3% in early trade | |
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UN Security Council |
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UN agrees DR Congo troop increase
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London |
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Jackson to appear at High Court |
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Pakistan |
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Pakistan warns U.S. over missile strike |
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U.S. Congress |
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No agreement for US car bail-out |
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Zimbabwe |
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Mom, tot among 12 'seized' |
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USA |
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Report: US dominance 'set to wane' |
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| Nov.21 |
Moscow |
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Russia extends presidential term The parliament approved a constitutional amendment Friday to extend the presidential term from four to six years
| There is speculation that the change is aimed at paving the way for a return to the Kremlin by Prime Minister Putin
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Zimbabwe |
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Cholera kills 300
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Peru |
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Bush and Hu meet at Apec summit |
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New York |
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Gadhafi's son praises Libya-U.S. relations |
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West Pakistan |
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UK militant 'killed in Pakistan' |
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| Nov.22 |
Zimbabwe |
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Government rejects Carter and Annan
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Alaska |
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Palin's star burns brightly as Oprah calls |
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 Peru |
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Apec leaders make free-trade vow| Leaders from Asia-Pacific countries have pledged not to respond to the global financial crisis by raising trade barriers over 2009. In a statement the leaders said protectionism would only worsen a difficult situation. It endorses the d... | |
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Sumatra |
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Big earthquake strikes off coast |
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| Nov.23 |
Somalia |
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Islamic fighters vow to rescue tanker
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Georgia |
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Shots fired near Georgia leader
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U.S. Congress |
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Democrats eye huge economic boost |
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Spain |
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Verdasco the hero as Spain lift Davis Cup |
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Peru |
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Apec upbeat over global downturn |
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Washington |
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Citigroup secures U.S. government lifeline
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| Nov.24 |
Venezuela |
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Chavez passes election test
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London |
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Darling cuts VAT in pre-Budget |
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Washington |
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Obama pledges 'jolt' to economy |
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| Nov.25 |
Washington |
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US Fed announces $800bn stimulus| The Federal Reserve is to inject another $800bn into the US economy in a further effort to stabilise the financial system | |
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Kandahar |
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10 Taliban arrested in acid attack on girls
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Washington |
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Gates 'to stay as Pentagon chief' Defence Secretary Robert Gates is to stay on in charge of the Pentagon when Obama takes office as president, according to media reports
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Thailand |
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Blasts hit Bangkok's airports
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| Nov.26 |
Thailand |
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PM rejects calls for elections
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Kabul |
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Karzai defends Taliban peace move |
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Thailand |
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Thai protests shut second airport |
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 Mumbai |
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Scores killed in rampage In a brazen series of coordinated attacks, gunmen struck 10 sites across the city, killing scores of people and taking hostages in 2 luxury hotels
| 87 reported killed and another 185 wounded that day. (Later reported At least 188 people were killed and at least 293 were injured in the attacks). 9 attackers killed. Fighting was reported in the Taj Mahal Hotel, the Hotel Oberoi and Colaba Market
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Mumbai |
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Troops confront attackers Indian security forces have been exchanging fire with gunmen holding dozens of hostages in 2 luxury hotels
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| Nov.27 |
Baghdad |
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Parliament OKs pact on U.S. troops' future | After months of tough negotiations and intense political wrangling, Iraqi lawmakers approved the U.S.-Iraqi security agreement | |
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 Brazil |
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Death toll climbs in flooding Map of Santa Catarina Brazil| The toll from flooding in southern Brazil climbed to 97. 19 people remain missing. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva flew over the flooded areas. Lula da Silva is releasing $854 million in aid to the afflicted areas.
About 1.5 million people hav... | |
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Mumbai |
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Gunmen 'still holed up in Mumbai' |
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India |
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World leaders condemn Mumbai attacks |
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Mumbai |
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Forces fight through siege hotels Commandos are fighting to clear the last gunmen from 2 luxury hotels, more than a day after a series of attacks across the city
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Mumbai |
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Indian troops storm Jewish center
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| Nov.28 |
Mumbai |
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Chaos at Jewish center and hotel | The bodies of 5 hostages have been found at a center. Gunfire and explosions continued to ring out from the Chabad House. Indian commandos in Mumbai battle for... | |
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Somalia |
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Pirates hijack chemical tanker off Somalia |
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Mumbai |
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Police declare Mumbai siege over | The last gunmen involved in the attacks were killed, but another officia; the situation remains unresolved. 6 bodies were found at a Jewish centre. Commandos began a new assault as fighting that h... | |
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| Nov.29 |
Thailand |
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Blast hits government house
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Mumbai |
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Focus on abandoned boat as siege ends
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Nigeria |
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Riots kill hundreds |
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Pakistan |
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Indian allegations alarm Pakistan
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Mumbai |
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Official: Terrorists wanted to kill 5,000 |
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New Delhi |
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Home Minister 'quits' over Mumbai attacks
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Brazil |
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More flood victims found |
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| Nov.30 |
New Delhi |
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India considers anti-terror body |
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Venezuela |
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Chavez renews reelection ambition
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Southern California |
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Space shuttle touches down safely |
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Thailand |
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Protesters allow dozens of planes to leave |
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Mumbai |
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Mumbai state head offers to quit |
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| 2008 |
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| Nov.1 |
Southern Philippines |
19 Moro rebels killed |
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| Nov.4 |
Gaza |
Hamas militants die in clashes |
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| Nov.5 |
Russia |
Russia to move missiles to Baltic |
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| Nov.6 |
Congo |
Cease-fire unraveling as fighting spreads| A fragile cease-fire appeared to be unraveling as battles between warlord Laurent Nkunda's rebels and the army spread to another town | |
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| Nov.6 |
West Pakistan |
15 militants killed in airstrike |
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| Nov.6 |
Congo |
'Civilian deaths' probed |
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| Nov.6 |
Congo |
Fighting on eve of peace summit |
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| Nov.7 |
Congo |
U.N. chief: Rebels 'poisonous' for Congo |
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| Nov.8 |
Russian Far East |
Twenty die on Russian submarine At least 20 people have died in an incident involving the failure of a fire extinguishing system on a nuclear submarine. There were 208 people...
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| Nov.11 |
Global |
World marks end of 'war to end all wars'
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| Nov.11 |
Congo |
Looting, rapes as peace fades
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| Nov.12 |
Yemen |
British and Russia warships repel pirates |
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| Nov.15 |
Congo |
U.N. envoy in Congo for peace talks |
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| Nov.16 |
Baghdad |
Iraq cabinet backs US troops deal The cabinet has approved a security pact with the US governing the future presence of 150,000 US troops in the country
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| Nov.16 |
Congo |
U.N. envoy meets Congolese rebel leader
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| Nov.17 |
Afghanistan |
Taliban not ready to renounce violence |
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| Nov.18 |
Congo |
Rebels 'to withdraw troops' |
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| Nov.19 |
Somalia |
Pirate 'mother ship' left in flames An Indian warship has exchanged fire with a pirate 'mother vessel', leaving the ship ablaze in the Gulf of Aden
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| Nov.19 |
Congo |
UK, France push more UN troops in Congo |
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| Nov.20 |
UN Security Council |
UN agrees DR Congo troop increase
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| Nov.20 |
Pakistan |
Pakistan warns U.S. over missile strike |
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| Nov.21 |
West Pakistan |
UK militant 'killed in Pakistan' |
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| Nov.23 |
Somalia |
Islamic fighters vow to rescue tanker
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| Nov.25 |
Washington |
Gates 'to stay as Pentagon chief' Defence Secretary Robert Gates is to stay on in charge of the Pentagon when Obama takes office as president, according to media reports
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| Nov.26 |
Kabul |
Karzai defends Taliban peace move |
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| Nov.26 |
Mumbai |
Troops confront attackers Indian security forces have been exchanging fire with gunmen holding dozens of hostages in 2 luxury hotels
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| Nov.27 |
Mumbai |
Gunmen 'still holed up in Mumbai' |
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| Nov.27 |
Mumbai |
Forces fight through siege hotels Commandos are fighting to clear the last gunmen from 2 luxury hotels, more than a day after a series of attacks across the city
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| Nov.27 |
Mumbai |
Indian troops storm Jewish center
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| Nov.28 |
Mumbai |
Police declare Mumbai siege over | The last gunmen involved in the attacks were killed, but another officia; the situation remains unresolved. 6 bodies were found at a Jewish centre. Commandos began a new assault as fighting that h... | |
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| 2008 |
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| Nov.1 |
Vietnam |
Floods kill 24 people |
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| Nov.1 |
West Pakistan |
Strong aftershock measuring 5.0 |
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| Nov.4 |
Mexico |
Interior Minister killed in crash Juan Camilo Mourino has been killed along with 2 others in a plane crash in central Mexico City
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| Nov.5 |
West Germany |
Bus fire kills 20; Police blame cigarette |
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| Nov.7 |
Haiti |
At least 84 dead in school collapse Map of Petionville Haiti 100 people have been injured. Rescuers planned to continue working into the night to dig out students and teachers buried in the rubble
| 150 people had been injured, but many more remained missing.
Fortin Augustin, who owns College La Promesse Evangelique in Petionville, surrendered to authorities
As many as 700 children were on the school grounds, celebrating the school's birthday when the building collapsed about 10 a.m.
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| Nov.7 |
Haiti |
Frantic hunt for survivors |
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| Nov.8 |
Haiti |
Dozens dead in school collapse |
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| Nov.8 |
Russian Far East |
Twenty die on Russian submarine At least 20 people have died in an incident involving the failure of a fire extinguishing system on a nuclear submarine. There were 208 people...
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| Nov.8 |
Mexico |
Engine fell off plane before crash |
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| Nov.9 |
Russian Far East |
Fire system caused 20 sub deaths |
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| Nov.10 |
Haiti |
Not more survivors in school collapse |
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| Nov.15 |
Burkina Faso |
At least 60 die in bus crash
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| Nov.15 |
Gaza |
U.N. agency in Gaza runs out of food |
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| Nov.16 |
Southern California |
Wildfires wreak havoc
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| Nov.21 |
Zimbabwe |
Cholera kills 300
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| Nov.22 |
Sumatra |
Big earthquake strikes off coast |
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| Nov.27 |
Brazil |
Death toll climbs in flooding Map of Santa Catarina Brazil| The toll from flooding in southern Brazil climbed to 97. 19 people remain missing. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva flew over the flooded areas. Lula da Silva is releasing $854 million in aid to the afflicted areas.
About 1.5 million people hav... | |
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| Nov.29 |
Brazil |
More flood victims found |
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| 2008 |
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| Nov.3 |
Brazil |
Itaś and Unibanco to merge operations |
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| Nov.6 |
London |
UK interest rates slashed to 3% |
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| Nov.7 |
Washington |
US jobless rate at 14-year high
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| Nov.7 |
USA |
Obama to tackle economy 'head-on' |
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| Nov.9 |
China |
Stocks surge after China stimulus |
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| Nov.12 |
Washington |
Paulson: US bail-out working |
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| Nov.12 |
Washington |
Car wrangle looms in US bail-out
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| Nov.12 |
Japan |
Asia slumps amid bail-out U-turn |
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| Nov.13 |
Germany |
German economy now in recession Government figures showed that Europe's largest economy contracted by 0.5% in the third quarter after a 0.4% contraction in the 2nd quarter
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| Nov.13 |
New York |
Bush defends free-market system |
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| Nov.13 |
European Union |
New recession fears ahead of G20 |
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| Nov.14 |
European Union |
Eurozone officially in recession| EU figures showed that the economy shrank by 0.2% in the third quarter, following a 0.2% contraction in the area in the previous quarter. 2 quarters of negative growth define a technical recession. Germany and Italy are already in... | |
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| Nov.14 |
Washington |
World leaders grapple with crisis The world leaders gathering for economic summit may be looking ahead to his successor. Bush is ready to defend Western-style capitalism
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| Nov.15 |
Washington |
New trade deal by 'end of year'
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| Nov.15 |
Washington |
Bush: G20 committed to free trade |
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| Nov.15 |
Washington |
Summit pledge to 'restore growth' Global leaders at the G20 financial summit have pledged to work together to restore global growth
| The leaders were determined to work together to achieve 'needed reforms' in the world's financial systems'
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| Nov.16 |
Global |
IMF head calls for extra funding |
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| Nov.17 |
New York |
Citigroup job cull to hit 75,000 The bank has announced plans for new job cuts, on top of 23,000 cuts already made this year It's about 20% of its staff
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| Nov.17 |
Kenya |
Pirates capture Saudi oil tanker
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| Nov.17 |
San Francisco Bay Area |
Jerry Yang to quit as Yahoo boss |
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| Nov.18 |
U.S. Congress |
US car firms ask for $25bn aid The bosses of Ford, GM and Chrysler, have asked Congress for a $25bn bail-out and warned of broader risks to the US economy
| The United Auto Workers is willing to make key concessions to help the Detroit Three carmakers secure vital aid
US House backs car industry plan
White House cool on car bail-out
US car bail-out fails in Senate
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| Nov.19 |
England |
Woman given windpipe created in lab |
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| Nov.19 |
New York |
US shares plunge to five-year low
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| Nov.19 |
Iceland |
IMF approves $2.1bn Iceland loan
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| Nov.19 |
Japan |
Asia markets follow US share drop |
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| Nov.20 |
Global |
Recession fears hit stock markets| World shares have fallen amid concerns that the economy will enter a protracted downturn. The Dow Jones fell 2.3% in early trade | |
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| Nov.20 |
London |
Jackson to appear at High Court |
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| Nov.20 |
U.S. Congress |
No agreement for US car bail-out |
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| Nov.22 |
Alaska |
Palin's star burns brightly as Oprah calls |
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| Nov.22 |
Peru |
Apec leaders make free-trade vow| Leaders from Asia-Pacific countries have pledged not to respond to the global financial crisis by raising trade barriers over 2009. In a statement the leaders said protectionism would only worsen a difficult situation. It endorses the d... | |
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| Nov.23 |
U.S. Congress |
Democrats eye huge economic boost |
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| Nov.23 |
Peru |
Apec upbeat over global downturn |
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| Nov.23 |
Washington |
Citigroup secures U.S. government lifeline
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| Nov.24 |
London |
Darling cuts VAT in pre-Budget |
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| Nov.24 |
Washington |
Obama pledges 'jolt' to economy |
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| Nov.25 |
Washington |
US Fed announces $800bn stimulus| The Federal Reserve is to inject another $800bn into the US economy in a further effort to stabilise the financial system | |
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| Nov.26 |
Thailand |
Thai protests shut second airport |
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| 2008 |
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| Nov.2 |
England |
Lewis Hamilton wins the 2008 F1 Drivers |
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| Nov.4 |
Argentina |
Argentina confirm Maradona as new coach |
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| Nov.23 |
Spain |
Verdasco the hero as Spain lift Davis Cup |
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| 2008 |
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| Nov.8 |
Indonesia |
Indonesia 'executes' Bali bombers| 3 Islamic militants condemned to death for the 2002 bombings which killed 202 people have been executed by firing squad | |
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| Nov.8 |
Haiti |
Police detain owner of collapsed school |
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| Nov.10 |
Baghdad |
Triple bombings kill at least 30
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| Nov.11 |
Taiwan |
Ex-president held over corruption claims
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| Nov.12 |
Kandahar |
Two schoolgirls blinded in acid attack |
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| Nov.12 |
Yemen |
British and Russia warships repel pirates |
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| Nov.13 |
Austria |
Cellar father faces murder charge |
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| Nov.13 |
CIA |
CIA: Bin Laden 'cut off from al-Qaeda' |
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| Nov.13 |
Colombia |
3 million bilked in pyramid schemes
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| Nov.15 |
Somalia |
Gunmen seize cargo ship off Somalia
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| Nov.17 |
Kenya |
Pirates capture Saudi oil tanker
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| Nov.17 |
Somalia |
Hijacked oil tanker nears Somalia The Sirius Star, a giant Saudi tanker seized by pirates in the Indian Ocean, is nearing the coast of Somalia
| Pirates have anchored the tanker off the Somali coast, as the spate of hijackings gathered pace with two more ships seized
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| Nov.19 |
Somalia |
Pirate 'mother ship' left in flames An Indian warship has exchanged fire with a pirate 'mother vessel', leaving the ship ablaze in the Gulf of Aden
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| Nov.19 |
Saudi Arabia |
Saudi owners 'talking to pirates' |
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| Nov.23 |
Somalia |
Islamic fighters vow to rescue tanker
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| Nov.23 |
Georgia |
Shots fired near Georgia leader
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| Nov.25 |
Kandahar |
10 Taliban arrested in acid attack on girls
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| Nov.25 |
Thailand |
Blasts hit Bangkok's airports
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| Nov.26 |
Mumbai |
Scores killed in rampage In a brazen series of coordinated attacks, gunmen struck 10 sites across the city, killing scores of people and taking hostages in 2 luxury hotels
| 87 reported killed and another 185 wounded that day. (Later reported At least 188 people were killed and at least 293 were injured in the attacks). 9 attackers killed. Fighting was reported in the Taj Mahal Hotel, the Hotel Oberoi and Colaba Market
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| Nov.27 |
Mumbai |
Indian troops storm Jewish center
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| Nov.28 |
Mumbai |
Chaos at Jewish center and hotel | The bodies of 5 hostages have been found at a center. Gunfire and explosions continued to ring out from the Chabad House. Indian commandos in Mumbai battle for... | |
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| Nov.28 |
Somalia |
Pirates hijack chemical tanker off Somalia |
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| Nov.28 |
Mumbai |
Police declare Mumbai siege over | The last gunmen involved in the attacks were killed, but another officia; the situation remains unresolved. 6 bodies were found at a Jewish centre. Commandos began a new assault as fighting that h... | |
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| Nov.29 |
Thailand |
Blast hits government house
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| Nov.29 |
Mumbai |
Focus on abandoned boat as siege ends
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| Nov.29 |
Nigeria |
Riots kill hundreds |
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| Nov.29 |
Mumbai |
Official: Terrorists wanted to kill 5,000 |
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| Nov.30 |
New Delhi |
India considers anti-terror body |
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| 2008 |
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| Nov.1 |
India |
India's lunar mission transmits pictures
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| Nov.3 |
Bangladesh |
Government schedules general elections |
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| Nov.3 |
Taiwan |
Delegation of China, arrives in Taiwan |
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| Nov.4 |
Ohio |
Obama wins battleground Ohio
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| Nov.4 |
U.S. Congress |
Dems retains control of House of Reps |
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| Nov.4 |
Washington |
Barack Obama wins presidential election As polls closed on the West coast, the senator was projected to receive enough electoral votes to pass the 270-vote threshold
| Obama is projected to win California, Washington, Oregon, Hawaii and Virginia. Democratic Senator says 'change has come to America', after being elected the first black president of the United States
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| Nov.5 |
Global |
World leaders hail Obama triumph World leaders have hailed the election of Senator Barack Obama as the first black president of the U.S.
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| Nov.5 |
Washington |
Bush: All Americans can be proud |
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| Nov.5 |
Washington |
Obama builds up White House team
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| Nov.5 |
Taiwan |
China envoy to meet Taiwan leader |
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| Nov.6 |
Iran |
Ahmadinejad welcomes Obama change |
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| Nov.7 |
Congo |
U.N. chief: Rebels 'poisonous' for Congo |
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| Nov.7 |
Kenya |
Summit demands action on DR Congo |
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| Nov.7 |
USA |
Obama to tackle economy 'head-on' |
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| Nov.8 |
New Zealand |
Clark admits defeat in election
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| Nov.8 |
Indonesia |
Bali burials being held amid high tension |
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| Nov.9 |
Berlin |
Merkel urges anti-racist action |
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| Nov.9 |
South Africa |
Zimbabwe rivals 'must compromise'
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| Nov.9 |
South Africa |
Tsvangirai rejects compromise offer |
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| Nov.10 |
Washington |
Bush calls meeting with Obama 'friendly' President Bush had a 'relaxed' meeting with President-elect after he and first lady Laura Bush welcomed their successors to their future hom...
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| Nov.11 |
Global |
World marks end of 'war to end all wars'
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| Nov.11 |
Washington |
Obama 'to curb lobbyists' reach' |
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| Nov.13 |
Global |
Oxfam: Nations failing on Congo crisis |
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| Nov.14 |
Washington |
World leaders grapple with crisis The world leaders gathering for economic summit may be looking ahead to his successor. Bush is ready to defend Western-style capitalism
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| Nov.14 |
Paraguay |
Tribe wins legal battle over loggers |
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| Nov.15 |
Washington |
New trade deal by 'end of year'
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| Nov.15 |
Congo |
U.N. envoy in Congo for peace talks |
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| Nov.15 |
Washington |
Bush: G20 committed to free trade |
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| Nov.15 |
Washington |
Summit pledge to 'restore growth' Global leaders at the G20 financial summit have pledged to work together to restore global growth
| The leaders were determined to work together to achieve 'needed reforms' in the world's financial systems'
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| Nov.15 |
Gaza |
U.N. agency in Gaza runs out of food |
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| Nov.16 |
Baghdad |
Iraq cabinet backs US troops deal The cabinet has approved a security pact with the US governing the future presence of 150,000 US troops in the country
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| Nov.16 |
Congo |
U.N. envoy meets Congolese rebel leader
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| Nov.17 |
Washington |
Obama vows to 'work with' McCain |
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| Nov.18 |
U.S. Congress |
US car firms ask for $25bn aid The bosses of Ford, GM and Chrysler, have asked Congress for a $25bn bail-out and warned of broader risks to the US economy
| The United Auto Workers is willing to make key concessions to help the Detroit Three carmakers secure vital aid
US House backs car industry plan
White House cool on car bail-out
US car bail-out fails in Senate
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| Nov.20 |
Pakistan |
Pakistan warns U.S. over missile strike |
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| Nov.20 |
Zimbabwe |
Mom, tot among 12 'seized' |
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| Nov.20 |
USA |
Report: US dominance 'set to wane' |
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| Nov.21 |
Moscow |
Russia extends presidential term The parliament approved a constitutional amendment Friday to extend the presidential term from four to six years
| There is speculation that the change is aimed at paving the way for a return to the Kremlin by Prime Minister Putin
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| Nov.21 |
Peru |
Bush and Hu meet at Apec summit |
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| Nov.21 |
New York |
Gadhafi's son praises Libya-U.S. relations |
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| Nov.22 |
Zimbabwe |
Government rejects Carter and Annan
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| Nov.22 |
Alaska |
Palin's star burns brightly as Oprah calls |
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| Nov.22 |
Peru |
Apec leaders make free-trade vow| Leaders from Asia-Pacific countries have pledged not to respond to the global financial crisis by raising trade barriers over 2009. In a statement the leaders said protectionism would only worsen a difficult situation. It endorses the d... | |
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| Nov.23 |
U.S. Congress |
Democrats eye huge economic boost |
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| Nov.23 |
Peru |
Apec upbeat over global downturn |
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| Nov.24 |
Venezuela |
Chavez passes election test
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| Nov.24 |
London |
Darling cuts VAT in pre-Budget |
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| Nov.24 |
Washington |
Obama pledges 'jolt' to economy |
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| Nov.25 |
Washington |
Gates 'to stay as Pentagon chief' Defence Secretary Robert Gates is to stay on in charge of the Pentagon when Obama takes office as president, according to media reports
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| Nov.26 |
Thailand |
PM rejects calls for elections
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| Nov.26 |
Kabul |
Karzai defends Taliban peace move |
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| Nov.26 |
Thailand |
Thai protests shut second airport |
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| Nov.27 |
Baghdad |
Parliament OKs pact on U.S. troops' future | After months of tough negotiations and intense political wrangling, Iraqi lawmakers approved the U.S.-Iraqi security agreement | |
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| Nov.27 |
India |
World leaders condemn Mumbai attacks |
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| Nov.29 |
Pakistan |
Indian allegations alarm Pakistan
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| Nov.29 |
New Delhi |
Home Minister 'quits' over Mumbai attacks
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| Nov.30 |
New Delhi |
India considers anti-terror body |
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| Nov.30 |
Venezuela |
Chavez renews reelection ambition
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| Nov.30 |
Southern California |
Space shuttle touches down safely |
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| Nov.30 |
Thailand |
Protesters allow dozens of planes to leave |
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| Nov.30 |
Mumbai |
Mumbai state head offers to quit |
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