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| Sep.1 |
Washington |
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Obama holds high-stakes Mideast talks
Ahead of direct talks between Israel and the Palestinians President Barack Obama said that he was cautiously hopeful
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Lahore |
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Blasts rock Lahore; at least 28 dead
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Chile |
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Chile miners given first hot meal |
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| Sep.2 |
Washington |
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Middle East talks 'constructive'
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Pakistan |
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'Corruption' trio charged by ICC |
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North Mexico |
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Clash 'leaves 27 drug cartel gunmen dead'
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Chile |
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Chile health minister: Miners strong |
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| Sep.3 |
West Pakistan |
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Suicide bombing kills 59, injures 160
Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, or TTP claimed responsibility for a suicide bomb Friday during an Al Quds day rally in southwestern Pakistan
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New Zealand |
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7.0 quake strikes near Christchurch
A powerful predawn earthquake struck on Saturday, sending people into the streets as windows exploded and buildings crumbled
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Washington |
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Settlements remain obstacle in peace talks
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| Sep.4 |
New Zealand |
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Overnight curfew after NZ quake
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Paris |
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Protests over French Roma policy |
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Iran |
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Iran orders 99 lashes for woman |
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Guatemala |
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Heavy rains devastate Guatemala
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Pakistan |
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Pakistan cricket rocked by fresh claims |
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| Sep.5 |
Basque |
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Spain's Eta 'declares ceasefire'
Armed Basque separatist group says it will not 'carry out armed actions' in its campaign for independence
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San Marino |
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MotoGP rider dies in crash |
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Baghdad |
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'US troops called' in Iraq attack |
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London |
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Cricket player confirms corruption |
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Guatemala |
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Rain, landslides kill 36 |
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| Sep.6 |
Washington |
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Obama to unveil $50bn building plan
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Berlin |
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Germany extends nuclear lifespan |
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Iraq |
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Violence in Iraq leaves 6 dead |
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NW Pakistan |
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Bomb hits police station |
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Pakistan |
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Fresh exodus from floods |
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Chile |
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One rescue operation temporarily halted |
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South Africa |
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3-week strike ending in South Africa |
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Australia |
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Key Australia MP backs opposition Bob Katter, one of three independent MPs who hold the balance of power in parliament has said he will support opposition leader Tony Abbott
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Afghanistan |
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Petraeus: Quran-burning harms troops |
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North Mexico |
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Tropical storm makes landfall in Mexico |
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| Sep.7 |
Florida |
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Church defiant over Koran burning A small US church says it will defy international condemnation and go ahead with plans to burn copies of the Koran on the 9/11 anniversary
Organiser, Pastor Terry Jones said: 'We must send a clear message to the radical element of Islam'
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Congo |
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U.N.: Congo sex attacks exceed 500
Map of Uvira Congo U.N. officials on Tuesday put the number of rapes and other sexual attacks in eastern Congo since late July at more than 500 | |
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Honduras |
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18 dead in shoe factory shooting
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| Sep.8 |
Pakistan |
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Jolie: Keep hope alive in Pakistan |
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Washington |
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Clinton: Mexico drug crime like insurgency |
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| Sep.9 |
Florida |
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Rethinking canceled Quran burning
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Iran |
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Iran is to release US woman hiker |
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Japan |
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Japan alarmed over China's yen purchase |
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| Sep.10 |
Iran |
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Iran calls off release of American hiker The release of American hiker Sarah Shourd has been 'canceled' because the judicial process has not been completed
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Japan |
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Chinese military power worries Japan |
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Washington |
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Obama pleads for Koran row calm
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| Sep.11 |
Manhattan |
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9/11 anniversary marked amid row
Map of Ground Zero USA The U.S. is marking 9 years since terrorist attack on 9/11 amid controversy over plans for an Islamic centre near Ground Zero and a threat to burn the Koran. In New York relatives read out the names of those who died. ... | |
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Australia |
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PM brings back Rudd |
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Manhattan |
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Protests held after 9/11 memorial |
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New York |
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Nadal into U.S. Open final |
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New York |
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Djokovic beat Federer |
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New York |
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Clijsters wins U.S. Open -- again |
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| Sep.12 |
Turkey |
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Turks approve new constitution Voters have given strong backing to constitutional changes. 58% had voted 'Yes' to amending the constitution. The government wants to bring the constitution more in line with European Union standards. The opposit... | |
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Iran |
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Iran 'to release US hiker on bail' |
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Chile |
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Cigarettes, electricity on way to miners |
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Istanbul |
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United States crowned world champions |
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North Mexico |
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Drug kingpin 'El Grande' captures
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Turkey |
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Turkish vote gets world backing |
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| Sep.13 |
Cuba |
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Cuba to cut half million public jobs Cuba announces plans to lay off more than a half million public sector workers over the 6 months and allow more jobs to be created in the private...
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Washington |
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US to push $60bn Saudi arms sale |
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New York |
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Nadal Wins U.S. Open
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Sinai |
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Egypt hosts Mid-East peace talks
Israeli and Palestinian leaders are to hold a second round of peace talks in the Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh
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Antarctica |
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New Zealand rescues American |
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| Sep.14 |
Paris |
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French senate approves burqa ban The senate approved a law banning any veils that cover the face -- including the burqa, the full-body covering worn by some Muslim women | |
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Tehran |
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Freed US hiker vows to help friends
Map of Tehran A jubilant American Sarah Shourd reunited with her mother, after authorities released her from a Tehran prison where she had been held for 14 months | |
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Paris |
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Eiffel Tower evacuated after threat |
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Northeastern Brazil |
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11 kids from a family die in boat accident |
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New York |
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Tea Party surges in US primaries The conservative Tea Party movement has won several victories over mainstream Republicans, ncluding the race to stand for New York governor | |
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| Sep.15 |
Paris |
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Anger as France passes pension bill |
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Chile |
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November rescue hope for miners
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Mexico |
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Bicentennial fiesta to mark independence
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| Sep.16 |
Scotland |
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Pope: Abuse cases a 'shock'
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Scotland |
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Thousands attend Mass in Glasgow
Map of Glasgow United Kingdom Pope Benedict XVI has celebrated an open-air Mass in Glasgow, attended by tens of thousands of people, on the first day of his visit to Britain | |
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London |
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Pakistani politician Imran Farooq murdered |
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London |
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Papal state visit moves to London |
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Mexico |
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Hurricane Karl bears down on Mexico |
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| Sep.17 |
Chile |
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Bore hole reaches trapped Chilean miners
Map of Copiapo Chile A bore hole reached 33 miners, but it must be widened before the miners can squeeze through -- a process that should take a few weeks | |
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Washington |
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Nuclear scientist tried to pass info |
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| Sep.18 |
Afghanistan |
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Afghans brave Taliban to vote Afghans have voted in a parliamentary election, with turnout estimated at about 40%, although there have been a number of Taliban attacks
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Afghanistan |
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'Brave' Afghan voters hailed |
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Taiwan |
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Taiwan prepares for Typhoon Fanapi |
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| Sep.19 |
Louisiana |
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Gulf well permanently plugged, U.S. says Officials formally declared an end to the worst oil spill in U.S. history, afternearly five months of hopes and criticism of nearly everyone...
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Netherlands |
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Terror suspect arrested at airport
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Sweden |
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Swedes go to the polls in historic election |
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Bermuda |
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Bermuda feels wrath of Hurricane Igor |
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Sweden |
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Sweden narrowly re-elects right Governing centre-right alliance has been re-elected, but is short of an overall majority. PM Reinfeldt's 4-party coalition won 173 seats out...
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Chile |
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Pinera speaks with trapped miners |
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Helmand |
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UK troops leave Helmand's Sangin
Control of the area was formally handed over from UK forces to the US Marine Corps at 0630 BST
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Australia |
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Australia warns of terror at India Games |
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| Sep.20 |
Japan |
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China, Japan relations sour over captain A Japanese court has extended the detention of a Chinese fishing boat captain, as diplomatic tensions between the two countries rise | |
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UN |
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World leaders to discuss poverty fight |
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North Korea |
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Date named for leadership summit
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Vatican |
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Renovated Vatican Library reopens |
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Southern Afghanistan |
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9 Americans killed in Afghanistan crash
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| Sep.21 |
Vatican |
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Bank investigated over money laundering 2 Vatican Bank transactions that did not appear to comply with anti-money laundering requirements
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New Delhi |
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Delhi Games village 'unfit for athletes' The Commonwealth Games Federation head has demanded the Indian government take immediate steps to improve conditions
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U.S. Senate |
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Bid to repeal US gay ban falters |
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Australia |
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Australia athletes may quit Games |
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| Sep.22 |
New Delhi |
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India Games 'will meet standard' |
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Commonwealth |
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Games pressure increases on Delhi |
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| Sep.23 |
UN Gen. Assembly |
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US protest at Iran leader's UN speech 
The US and other delegations walk out as Iran's President Ahmadinejad questions the events of 9/11. Delegates from the United States and other nations walked out as Ahmad... | |
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New York |
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Diplomat's throat slashed in NYC
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Honduras |
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Storm aims for Honduras, Nicaragua |
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European Union |
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Call to 'suspend' diabetes drug |
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Colombia |
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FARC No. 2 leader killed
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Virginia |
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US woman executed for family murders
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| Sep.24 |
Japan |
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Japan frees Chinese boat captain Japan has released Zhan Qixiong, a Chinese fishing boat captain, whose arrest two weeks ago led to a major row with Beijing
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Northern Nigeria |
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Flooding displaces more than 2 million
In northern Nigeria flood gates on Challawa and Tiga dams were opened to release rising waters along the Niger River
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New Delhi |
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Kids build India sports venues |
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London |
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Irish terror threat level raised |
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Washington |
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Obama condemns Ahmadinejad speech
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Beijing |
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China demands apology from Japan
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New Delhi |
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Games head says more work needed |
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| Sep.25 |
London |
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Labour Party taps Miliband as new leader
Labour Party announced Ed Miliband as its new leader, four months after Prime Minister Brown resigned from the post when his party lost the ...
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| Sep.26 |
Chile |
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Rescue capsule arrives at Chile mine
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Jerusalem |
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'50-50' hope for settlement deal |
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Eastern Germany |
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12 dead in bus crash in Germany
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Jerusalem |
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PM urges settlers to show restraint |
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West Bank |
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Israel's West Bank building freeze expires 
Israeli settlers cheered expiration of a moratorium on building new settlements, as Netanyahu urged Palestinians not to walk away from talks
Israel's PM urges Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas to continue talks, despite the end of Israel's ban on West Bank construction
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| Sep.27 |
Jerusalem |
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Israel not to extend ban on settlements |
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North Korea |
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N Korean leader's son 'promoted' Kim Jong-il's third son, Kim Jong-un, has been appointed a general, the country's state media say | |
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Moscow |
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Moscow's Mayor Luzhkov dismissed
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| Sep.28 |
Mexico |
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Landslide traps hundreds
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North Korea |
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Key posts for N Korea leader's son
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| Sep.29 |
European Union |
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Unions stage day of action over cuts
Unions have a day of demonstrations across Europe to express anger at austerity measures being adopted around the continent
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U.S. Senate |
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Senators want facts on bomber's release |
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Southern Italy |
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US balloon goes missing in storm |
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European Union |
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Terror plot: possible attacks in 5 countries A potential terror plot may have involved synchronized attacks in several countries with 'at least a dozen' people taking part
Investigators believe Osama bin Laden signed off on the attack plan
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Washington |
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U.S. adds more sanctions against Iran
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Spain |
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Tour winner in positive dope test
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India |
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Heavy security for India mosque ruling |
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| Sep.30 |
India |
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Verdict divides India holy site
A court has said that a disputed holy site in Ayodhya should be split between Hindus and Muslims, but both sides plan to appeal
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Pakistan |
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Pakistan bans NATO supply convoys Pakistan has banned NATO supply convoys from entering Afghanistan after fighting between NATO and militants led to the killing of Pakistani ...
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Nevada |
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Hollywood star Tony Curtis dies at 85 |
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Ecuador |
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Ecuador declares state of emergency
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Beijing |
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'US bill on yuan would hurt both countries' |
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Ecuador |
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Ecuador troops rescue president
Map of Quito Ecuador President Rafael Correa has made a triumphant return to his offices after being rescued by soldiers amid a pitched battle with mutinous police | |
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2010 |
| Sep.2 |
Washington |
Middle East talks 'constructive'
| Sep.3 |
Washington |
Settlements remain obstacle in peace talks
| Sep.5 |
Basque |
Spain's Eta 'declares ceasefire'
Armed Basque separatist group says it will not 'carry out armed actions' in its campaign for independence
| Sep.5 |
Baghdad |
'US troops called' in Iraq attack |
| Sep.6 |
Afghanistan |
Petraeus: Quran-burning harms troops |
| Sep.7 |
Congo |
U.N.: Congo sex attacks exceed 500
Map of Uvira Congo U.N. officials on Tuesday put the number of rapes and other sexual attacks in eastern Congo since late July at more than 500 | |
| Sep.8 |
Washington |
Clinton: Mexico drug crime like insurgency |
| Sep.10 |
Japan |
Chinese military power worries Japan |
| Sep.13 |
Washington |
US to push $60bn Saudi arms sale |
| Sep.13 |
Sinai |
Egypt hosts Mid-East peace talks
Israeli and Palestinian leaders are to hold a second round of peace talks in the Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh
| Sep.19 |
Helmand |
UK troops leave Helmand's Sangin
Control of the area was formally handed over from UK forces to the US Marine Corps at 0630 BST
| Sep.20 |
Southern Afghanistan |
9 Americans killed in Afghanistan crash
| Sep.21 |
U.S. Senate |
Bid to repeal US gay ban falters |
| Sep.23 |
Colombia |
FARC No. 2 leader killed
| Sep.30 |
Pakistan |
Pakistan bans NATO supply convoys Pakistan has banned NATO supply convoys from entering Afghanistan after fighting between NATO and militants led to the killing of Pakistani ...
| Sep.30 |
Ecuador |
Ecuador troops rescue president
Map of Quito Ecuador President Rafael Correa has made a triumphant return to his offices after being rescued by soldiers amid a pitched battle with mutinous police | |
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2010 |
| Sep.1 |
Chile |
Chile miners given first hot meal |
| Sep.2 |
Chile |
Chile health minister: Miners strong |
| Sep.3 |
New Zealand |
7.0 quake strikes near Christchurch
A powerful predawn earthquake struck on Saturday, sending people into the streets as windows exploded and buildings crumbled
| Sep.4 |
New Zealand |
Overnight curfew after NZ quake
| Sep.4 |
Guatemala |
Heavy rains devastate Guatemala
| Sep.5 |
Guatemala |
Rain, landslides kill 36 |
| Sep.6 |
Pakistan |
Fresh exodus from floods |
| Sep.6 |
Chile |
One rescue operation temporarily halted |
| Sep.6 |
North Mexico |
Tropical storm makes landfall in Mexico |
| Sep.8 |
Pakistan |
Jolie: Keep hope alive in Pakistan |
| Sep.12 |
Chile |
Cigarettes, electricity on way to miners |
| Sep.13 |
Antarctica |
New Zealand rescues American |
| Sep.14 |
Northeastern Brazil |
11 kids from a family die in boat accident |
| Sep.15 |
Chile |
November rescue hope for miners
| Sep.16 |
Mexico |
Hurricane Karl bears down on Mexico |
| Sep.17 |
Chile |
Bore hole reaches trapped Chilean miners
Map of Copiapo Chile A bore hole reached 33 miners, but it must be widened before the miners can squeeze through -- a process that should take a few weeks | |
| Sep.18 |
Taiwan |
Taiwan prepares for Typhoon Fanapi |
| Sep.19 |
Louisiana |
Gulf well permanently plugged, U.S. says Officials formally declared an end to the worst oil spill in U.S. history, afternearly five months of hopes and criticism of nearly everyone...
| Sep.19 |
Bermuda |
Bermuda feels wrath of Hurricane Igor |
| Sep.19 |
Chile |
Pinera speaks with trapped miners |
| Sep.20 |
Southern Afghanistan |
9 Americans killed in Afghanistan crash
| Sep.23 |
Honduras |
Storm aims for Honduras, Nicaragua |
| Sep.24 |
Northern Nigeria |
Flooding displaces more than 2 million
In northern Nigeria flood gates on Challawa and Tiga dams were opened to release rising waters along the Niger River
| Sep.26 |
Chile |
Rescue capsule arrives at Chile mine
| Sep.26 |
Eastern Germany |
12 dead in bus crash in Germany
| Sep.28 |
Mexico |
Landslide traps hundreds
| Sep.29 |
Southern Italy |
US balloon goes missing in storm |
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2010 |
| Sep.6 |
Washington |
Obama to unveil $50bn building plan
| Sep.6 |
Berlin |
Germany extends nuclear lifespan |
| Sep.6 |
South Africa |
3-week strike ending in South Africa |
| Sep.8 |
Pakistan |
Jolie: Keep hope alive in Pakistan |
| Sep.9 |
Japan |
Japan alarmed over China's yen purchase |
| Sep.13 |
Cuba |
Cuba to cut half million public jobs Cuba announces plans to lay off more than a half million public sector workers over the 6 months and allow more jobs to be created in the private...
| Sep.13 |
Washington |
US to push $60bn Saudi arms sale |
| Sep.19 |
Louisiana |
Gulf well permanently plugged, U.S. says Officials formally declared an end to the worst oil spill in U.S. history, afternearly five months of hopes and criticism of nearly everyone...
| Sep.21 |
Vatican |
Bank investigated over money laundering 2 Vatican Bank transactions that did not appear to comply with anti-money laundering requirements
| Sep.23 |
European Union |
Call to 'suspend' diabetes drug |
| Sep.24 |
New Delhi |
Kids build India sports venues |
| Sep.29 |
European Union |
Unions stage day of action over cuts
Unions have a day of demonstrations across Europe to express anger at austerity measures being adopted around the continent
| Sep.30 |
Nevada |
Hollywood star Tony Curtis dies at 85 |
| Sep.30 |
Beijing |
'US bill on yuan would hurt both countries' |
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2010 |
| Sep.2 |
Pakistan |
'Corruption' trio charged by ICC |
| Sep.4 |
Pakistan |
Pakistan cricket rocked by fresh claims |
| Sep.5 |
San Marino |
MotoGP rider dies in crash |
| Sep.5 |
London |
Cricket player confirms corruption |
| Sep.11 |
New York |
Nadal into U.S. Open final |
| Sep.11 |
New York |
Djokovic beat Federer |
| Sep.11 |
New York |
Clijsters wins U.S. Open -- again |
| Sep.12 |
Istanbul |
United States crowned world champions |
| Sep.13 |
New York |
Nadal Wins U.S. Open
| Sep.19 |
Australia |
Australia warns of terror at India Games |
| Sep.21 |
New Delhi |
Delhi Games village 'unfit for athletes' The Commonwealth Games Federation head has demanded the Indian government take immediate steps to improve conditions
| Sep.21 |
Australia |
Australia athletes may quit Games |
| Sep.22 |
New Delhi |
India Games 'will meet standard' |
| Sep.22 |
Commonwealth |
Games pressure increases on Delhi |
| Sep.24 |
New Delhi |
Kids build India sports venues |
| Sep.24 |
New Delhi |
Games head says more work needed |
| Sep.29 |
Southern Italy |
US balloon goes missing in storm |
| Sep.29 |
Spain |
Tour winner in positive dope test
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2010 |
| Sep.1 |
Lahore |
Blasts rock Lahore; at least 28 dead
| Sep.2 |
Pakistan |
'Corruption' trio charged by ICC |
| Sep.2 |
North Mexico |
Clash 'leaves 27 drug cartel gunmen dead'
| Sep.3 |
West Pakistan |
Suicide bombing kills 59, injures 160
Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, or TTP claimed responsibility for a suicide bomb Friday during an Al Quds day rally in southwestern Pakistan
| Sep.5 |
Basque |
Spain's Eta 'declares ceasefire'
Armed Basque separatist group says it will not 'carry out armed actions' in its campaign for independence
| Sep.5 |
London |
Cricket player confirms corruption |
| Sep.6 |
Iraq |
Violence in Iraq leaves 6 dead |
| Sep.6 |
NW Pakistan |
Bomb hits police station |
| Sep.7 |
Congo |
U.N.: Congo sex attacks exceed 500
Map of Uvira Congo U.N. officials on Tuesday put the number of rapes and other sexual attacks in eastern Congo since late July at more than 500 | |
| Sep.7 |
Honduras |
18 dead in shoe factory shooting
| Sep.8 |
Washington |
Clinton: Mexico drug crime like insurgency |
| Sep.12 |
North Mexico |
Drug kingpin 'El Grande' captures
| Sep.14 |
Paris |
Eiffel Tower evacuated after threat |
| Sep.16 |
Scotland |
Pope: Abuse cases a 'shock'
| Sep.16 |
London |
Pakistani politician Imran Farooq murdered |
| Sep.17 |
Washington |
Nuclear scientist tried to pass info |
| Sep.19 |
Netherlands |
Terror suspect arrested at airport
| Sep.19 |
Australia |
Australia warns of terror at India Games |
| Sep.21 |
Vatican |
Bank investigated over money laundering 2 Vatican Bank transactions that did not appear to comply with anti-money laundering requirements
| Sep.23 |
New York |
Diplomat's throat slashed in NYC
| Sep.23 |
Virginia |
US woman executed for family murders
| Sep.24 |
London |
Irish terror threat level raised |
| Sep.29 |
U.S. Senate |
Senators want facts on bomber's release |
| Sep.29 |
European Union |
Terror plot: possible attacks in 5 countries A potential terror plot may have involved synchronized attacks in several countries with 'at least a dozen' people taking part
Investigators believe Osama bin Laden signed off on the attack plan
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2010 |
| Sep.1 |
Washington |
Obama holds high-stakes Mideast talks
Ahead of direct talks between Israel and the Palestinians President Barack Obama said that he was cautiously hopeful
| Sep.2 |
Washington |
Middle East talks 'constructive'
| Sep.3 |
Washington |
Settlements remain obstacle in peace talks
| Sep.4 |
New Zealand |
Overnight curfew after NZ quake
| Sep.4 |
Paris |
Protests over French Roma policy |
| Sep.4 |
Iran |
Iran orders 99 lashes for woman |
| Sep.6 |
Australia |
Key Australia MP backs opposition Bob Katter, one of three independent MPs who hold the balance of power in parliament has said he will support opposition leader Tony Abbott
| Sep.6 |
Afghanistan |
Petraeus: Quran-burning harms troops |
| Sep.7 |
Florida |
Church defiant over Koran burning A small US church says it will defy international condemnation and go ahead with plans to burn copies of the Koran on the 9/11 anniversary
Organiser, Pastor Terry Jones said: 'We must send a clear message to the radical element of Islam'
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| Sep.9 |
Florida |
Rethinking canceled Quran burning
| Sep.9 |
Iran |
Iran is to release US woman hiker |
| Sep.10 |
Iran |
Iran calls off release of American hiker The release of American hiker Sarah Shourd has been 'canceled' because the judicial process has not been completed
| Sep.10 |
Japan |
Chinese military power worries Japan |
| Sep.10 |
Washington |
Obama pleads for Koran row calm
| Sep.11 |
Manhattan |
9/11 anniversary marked amid row
Map of Ground Zero USA The U.S. is marking 9 years since terrorist attack on 9/11 amid controversy over plans for an Islamic centre near Ground Zero and a threat to burn the Koran. In New York relatives read out the names of those who died. ... | |
| Sep.11 |
Australia |
PM brings back Rudd |
| Sep.11 |
Manhattan |
Protests held after 9/11 memorial |
| Sep.12 |
Turkey |
Turks approve new constitution Voters have given strong backing to constitutional changes. 58% had voted 'Yes' to amending the constitution. The government wants to bring the constitution more in line with European Union standards. The opposit... | |
| Sep.12 |
Iran |
Iran 'to release US hiker on bail' |
| Sep.12 |
Turkey |
Turkish vote gets world backing |
| Sep.13 |
Sinai |
Egypt hosts Mid-East peace talks
Israeli and Palestinian leaders are to hold a second round of peace talks in the Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh
| Sep.14 |
Paris |
French senate approves burqa ban The senate approved a law banning any veils that cover the face -- including the burqa, the full-body covering worn by some Muslim women | |
| Sep.14 |
Tehran |
Freed US hiker vows to help friends
Map of Tehran A jubilant American Sarah Shourd reunited with her mother, after authorities released her from a Tehran prison where she had been held for 14 months | |
| Sep.14 |
New York |
Tea Party surges in US primaries The conservative Tea Party movement has won several victories over mainstream Republicans, ncluding the race to stand for New York governor | |
| Sep.15 |
Paris |
Anger as France passes pension bill |
| Sep.15 |
Mexico |
Bicentennial fiesta to mark independence
| Sep.16 |
Scotland |
Pope: Abuse cases a 'shock'
| Sep.16 |
Scotland |
Thousands attend Mass in Glasgow
Map of Glasgow United Kingdom Pope Benedict XVI has celebrated an open-air Mass in Glasgow, attended by tens of thousands of people, on the first day of his visit to Britain | |
| Sep.16 |
London |
Pakistani politician Imran Farooq murdered |
| Sep.16 |
London |
Papal state visit moves to London |
| Sep.18 |
Afghanistan |
Afghans brave Taliban to vote Afghans have voted in a parliamentary election, with turnout estimated at about 40%, although there have been a number of Taliban attacks
| Sep.18 |
Afghanistan |
'Brave' Afghan voters hailed |
| Sep.19 |
Sweden |
Swedes go to the polls in historic election |
| Sep.19 |
Sweden |
Sweden narrowly re-elects right Governing centre-right alliance has been re-elected, but is short of an overall majority. PM Reinfeldt's 4-party coalition won 173 seats out...
| Sep.19 |
Chile |
Pinera speaks with trapped miners |
| Sep.20 |
Japan |
China, Japan relations sour over captain A Japanese court has extended the detention of a Chinese fishing boat captain, as diplomatic tensions between the two countries rise | |
| Sep.20 |
UN |
World leaders to discuss poverty fight |
| Sep.20 |
North Korea |
Date named for leadership summit
| Sep.20 |
Vatican |
Renovated Vatican Library reopens |
| Sep.21 |
U.S. Senate |
Bid to repeal US gay ban falters |
| Sep.23 |
UN Gen. Assembly |
US protest at Iran leader's UN speech 
The US and other delegations walk out as Iran's President Ahmadinejad questions the events of 9/11. Delegates from the United States and other nations walked out as Ahmad... | |
| Sep.23 |
New York |
Diplomat's throat slashed in NYC
| Sep.24 |
Japan |
Japan frees Chinese boat captain Japan has released Zhan Qixiong, a Chinese fishing boat captain, whose arrest two weeks ago led to a major row with Beijing
| Sep.24 |
New Delhi |
Kids build India sports venues |
| Sep.24 |
Washington |
Obama condemns Ahmadinejad speech
| Sep.24 |
Beijing |
China demands apology from Japan
| Sep.25 |
London |
Labour Party taps Miliband as new leader
Labour Party announced Ed Miliband as its new leader, four months after Prime Minister Brown resigned from the post when his party lost the ...
| Sep.26 |
Jerusalem |
'50-50' hope for settlement deal |
| Sep.26 |
Jerusalem |
PM urges settlers to show restraint |
| Sep.26 |
West Bank |
Israel's West Bank building freeze expires 
Israeli settlers cheered expiration of a moratorium on building new settlements, as Netanyahu urged Palestinians not to walk away from talks
Israel's PM urges Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas to continue talks, despite the end of Israel's ban on West Bank construction
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| Sep.27 |
Jerusalem |
Israel not to extend ban on settlements |
| Sep.27 |
North Korea |
N Korean leader's son 'promoted' Kim Jong-il's third son, Kim Jong-un, has been appointed a general, the country's state media say | |
| Sep.27 |
Moscow |
Moscow's Mayor Luzhkov dismissed
| Sep.28 |
North Korea |
Key posts for N Korea leader's son
| Sep.29 |
European Union |
Unions stage day of action over cuts
Unions have a day of demonstrations across Europe to express anger at austerity measures being adopted around the continent
| Sep.29 |
U.S. Senate |
Senators want facts on bomber's release |
| Sep.29 |
Washington |
U.S. adds more sanctions against Iran
| Sep.29 |
India |
Heavy security for India mosque ruling |
| Sep.30 |
India |
Verdict divides India holy site
A court has said that a disputed holy site in Ayodhya should be split between Hindus and Muslims, but both sides plan to appeal
| Sep.30 |
Ecuador |
Ecuador declares state of emergency
| Sep.30 |
Beijing |
'US bill on yuan would hurt both countries' |
| Sep.30 |
Ecuador |
Ecuador troops rescue president
Map of Quito Ecuador President Rafael Correa has made a triumphant return to his offices after being rescued by soldiers amid a pitched battle with mutinous police | |