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Honduran generals face coup charges
Honduras' attorney-general has charged the country's senior military chiefs with "abuse of power" for a coup that removed Manuel Zelaya, the ousted president, according to a supreme court spokesman. more... |
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Plot to topple British PM dissolves
One of two former cabinet minister who called for a secret ballot over the leadership of Gordon Brown, the British prime ministers, has conceded that the attempt has failed. more... |
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Indian troops storm Kashmir hotel
A standoff in the main market area of Srinagar, the capital of Indian-administered Kashmir, has ended after nearly 24 hours, with the death of two fighters at the hands of security forces. more... |
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Bush Pushes His Version of Iraq War Bill
Angling for the upper hand, President Bush told Democratic lawmakers on Thursday, more... |
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France set to vote for new president
Nicolas Sarkozy’s tough talk about getting France back to work looks set to put him in pole position after Sunday’s first round of voting, more... |
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Jury finally set for Phil Spector murder trial, al
A jury of nine men and three women was sworn in Thursday to decide whether music producer Phil Spector murdered actress Lana Clarkson four years ago. more... |
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Al Gore receives UN environmental award
The United Nations named former US vice-president Al Gore and Olympics chief Jacques Rogge as recipients of environmental awards on Thursday, more... |
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Portugal PM: We'll lift abortion ban
Portugal's prime minister said he will enact more liberal abortion laws in the conservative Roman Catholic country even though his proposal to relax more... |
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Vodafone wins Hutch Essar auction
Britain's Vodafone Group beat rival suitors with an $11.1 billion agreed offer for a controlling stake in India's Hutchison Essar, gaining a strong more... |
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King and queen reign at British film awards
Royalty reigned at the British film awards on Sunday, with "The Queen" clinching best film and Helen Mirren best actress for her portrayal of the more... |
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A 'Nice' night for the Dixie Chicks
The Dixie Chicks sang "Not Ready to Make Nice," but the Grammy Awards were certainly ready to make them winners, honoring the trio with five awards more... |
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Olmert testifies over Lebanon war
Ehud Olmert, the Israeli prime minister, has appeared before a commission probing the inconclusive war on Hezbollah in Lebanon. more... |
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Palestinians killed in Nablus raid
Israeli troops have shot dead two Palestinians in the town of Nablus in the West Bank.
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Tortilla price rise unites Mexicans
About 75,000 people have marched through Mexico City in protest of the economic policies of Felipe Calderon, Mexico's president, and the rising prices more... |
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14 killed in Baghdad attacks
At least 14 people have been killed in a series of car bombings and mortar attacks across Baghdad as a regional conference to discuss security in more... |
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