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African refugees seized off Yemen

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SANA‘A, Yemen, Nov. 7 (UPI) -- A boat carrying refugees from Somalia, Ethiopia, and Eritrea was seized in the territorial waters of Yemen, authorities said Saturday.

15 S. Waziristan militants slain in clash

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ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, Nov. 7 (UPI) -- Overnight clashes in Pakistan's South Waziristan tribal region resulted in 15 militants' deaths, military sources said Saturday.

Russian communists flirt with Medvedev (Reuters)

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Reuters - Russia's communist party denounced powerful Prime Minister Vladimir Putin while cautiously praising President Dmitry Medvedev on Saturday as a man who had brought 'certain hopes' to the country.

South Korea's Pohang win AFC Champions League (AFP)

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AFP - South Korea's Pohang Steelers shocked two-time champions Al Ittihad of Saudi Arabia 2-1 to capture the AFC Champions League title at Tokyo's National Stadium on Saturday.

NATO strike kills 7 Afghan security forces: Kabul (AFP)

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AFP - Seven members of the Afghan security forces were killed in a NATO air strike that also injured international forces in remote western Afghanistan, the Afghan defence ministry said on Saturday.
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Obituaries in the news

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After immigrant killed in NY, others tell of abuse

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PATCHOGUE, N.Y. — The high school buddies who trolled the streets looking for Hispanics to attack called it "beaner hopping."

Court: OK to remove man after Nazi salute

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A federal appeals court has ruled that city council members in a Calif. city did not violate a man's rights when they ordered him removed ... more

Chinese military vessel arrives in Aden: report

published Sat, Oct 24 2009 17:02 GMT
A Chinese military vessel arrived in the Aden port Saturday on a goodwill official visit for the coming several days.
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Cornwall firework blaze: police treating death of motheroffive as murder

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Police in Cornwall are treating the death of Mary Fox 59 as murder after a firework started a blaze at her home from which her ... more

I don't like Saturdays says former Strictly Come Dancing judge Arlene Philips

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Strictly Come Dancing's former judge Arlene Phillips has spoken of her hurt and pain at being axed admitting she no longer likes Saturdays the day ... more

British pair win recordbreaking share of £91m EuroMillions jackpot

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Two British ticketholders have become the country's biggest lottery winners after scooping £45570835.50 each in the latest EuroMillions draw.
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Spanish Captives, in Somali Waters, Plead for Help

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The crew of a Spanish fishing ship kidnapped by Somali pirates over a month ago pleaded with their relatives on Thursday to press the government ... more

Geneva Journal: A City of Mixed Emotions Observes Calvin’s 500th

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In the Swiss city that is associated with the religious reformer John Calvin, some are seeking to update — even soften — his image on ... more

World Briefing | Europe: Britain: Conservatives Back Off Treaty Vote

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David Cameron announced Wednesday that he would not hold a referendum on the Lisbon Treaty if he became prime minister.

Chinese Agencies Struggle Over World of Warcraft

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Two agencies of the Chinese government are facing off over the right to regulate the popular online game.

India Restricts Coverage of Dalai Lama's Visit

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India refused Thursday to allow foreign journalists to cover the Dalai Lama’s visit to a northeastern state at the heart of a long-running border dispute ... more

Afghan Villagers Say Air Strike Kills 9 Civilians

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An overnight air strike by international forces killed nine civilians, villagers said, but Afghan authorities said they had no reports of civilian deaths.

Tens of thousands of homes flooded in Mexico

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A week of torrential rain has flooded the homes of more than 200,000 people along Mexico's Gulf coast, officials said Friday. Residents in some towns ... more

World Briefing | The Americas: Brazil: Plane Lost in Amazon Is Found With Survivors

published Fri, Oct 30 2009 20:34 GMT
A plane that disappeared over the Amazon made an emergency river landing in a remote part of the rain forest, and nine of the 11 ... more

World Briefing | The Americas: Nicaragua: U.S. Ambassador Chased From University

published Fri, Oct 30 2009 20:34 GMT
Demonstrators hurling fireworks chased the American ambassador from a university fair on Friday because of his criticism of a Supreme Court ruling letting President Daniel ... more

West Africa Coup Plotter Lands in Britain

published Wed, Nov 04 2009 04:55 GMT
Simon Mann released from prison in Equatorial Guinea Tuesday after being pardoned by country's president

Israel Backs Nuclear Deal With Iran

published Fri, Oct 30 2009 10:30 GMT
The Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu cautiously endorsed U.S.-backed efforts to limit Iran’s nuclear program through shipments abroad of its enriched uranium.

Gabonese-Born Supermodel Advocates for Political Freedom

published Fri, Oct 30 2009 08:16 GMT
Says transparency is key to fostering legitimacy in government 

Obama to meet Myanmar, other ASEAN leaders (AP)

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AP - President Barack Obama will meet leaders of Southeast Asian nations, including Myanmar, next month in a high-level affirmation of Washington's new policy of ... more

African Union imposes sanctions on Guinea junta (AFP)

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AFP - The African Union has implemented sanctions on Guinea's military rulers, AU Peace and Security Commissioner Ramtane Lamamra said Saturday.

Are your drugs laws working? Ask a scientist

published about 13 hours ago
It's pleasing to see, in the storm of commentary over Professor David Nutt's sacking as the government's chief drugs adviser, that everyone outside politics now ... more