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XML World NewsCanadian forces help secure Afghan villagepublished about 1 hour ago
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Afghan and Canadian forces captured a Taliban-controlled village Saturday in Afghanistan's Panjwaii district, the Canadian military said.
Mothers among loyal 'Twilight' fanspublished about 1 hour ago
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Some U.S. mothers say they are die-hard fans of the two "Twilight" vampire romance movies despite being decades older than the usual fan.
Lady Gaga signs onto Royal Variety showpublished about 2 hours ago
BLACKPOOL, England, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- U.S. singer Lady Gaga will be among the stars performing for Britain's Queen Elizabeth II at the upcoming Royal Variety Performance.
Impeachment efforts to start for Sanfordpublished about 3 hours ago
COLUMBIA, S.C., Nov. 21 (UPI) -- The chairman of the South Carolina House Judiciary Committee says preliminary impeachment procedures will begin soon against Gov. Mark Sanford.
Top German economists critical of tax relief: report (AFP)published about 3 hours ago
AFP - A panel of top German economists, which has slammed the country's huge public debt, says Chancellor Angela Merkel's new government should take back its "gift baskets" of tax relief, a German weekly reported.
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Popular World NewsSinger Bieber appearance causes near-riotIran to hold war gamesColombian volcano eruptsLeaked emails stoke climate debateChelsea cruise as Arsenal stumbleCanadian forces help secure Afghan villageMothers among loyal 'Twilight' fansLady Gaga signs onto Royal Variety showImpeachment efforts to start for SanfordTop German economists critical of tax relief: report (AFP) |
The Henry Ford of Heart Surgerypublished about 5 hours ago
In India, Devi Shetty's heart hospital offers cutting-edge medical care at a fraction of what it costs elsewhere in the world.
Deflation's Return Weighs on Japanpublished about 16 hours ago
The Bank of Japan faces mounting pressure to loosen its policy as deflation tightens its grip on the nation's economy.
ECB Takes Step Toward Crisis Exitpublished about 17 hours ago
The European Central Bank announced its first active step to unwind the stimulus measures it has used to support the financial sector since the global ... more
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Strictly Come Dancing: Jade Johnson pulls outpublished less than 1 hour ago
Olympic athlete Jade Johnson has pulled out of Strictly Come Dancing due to injury.
NHS will provide free marriage guidancepublished about 3 hours ago
Couples are to be offered marriage guidance counselling for free on the NHS in a move which has drawn strong condemnation from patients and doctors' ... more
Drug-Resistant Swine Flu Emerges In Walespublished about 9 hours ago
Five people have been diagnosed with a strain of swine flu which appears to be resistant to Tamiflu.
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EU Gears Up to Appoint New Presidentpublished 2 days ago
Hours before European leaders meet in Brussels to choose European Union's first permanent president, they remain divided on their choice
Youth World Cup Ends as Host Champion Nigeria Falls to Switzerlandpublished Mon, Nov 16 2009 05:00 GMT
Behind a strong team defensive effort, Switzerland claimed their first ever Under 17 World Cup title
Obama Holds Key Talks on Sidelines of APECpublished Sun, Nov 15 2009 02:19 GMT
Discusses nuclear issues with Medvedev; Burma with ASEAN leaders
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Chinese Mine Explosion Kills 42 and Traps 66published about 6 hours ago
A gas explosion tore through a coal mine in northern China, killing 42 people and leaving 66 others trapped.
Sri Lanka to Free War-Displaced Tamils From Campspublished about 6 hours ago
A senior Sri Lankan official said that all ethnic-minority Tamil detainees would be freed from government camps on Dec. 1.
Rocket Hits Outside Luxury Hotel in Afghan Capitalpublished about 6 hours ago
Afghan security forces said there was a large explosion near the luxury Serena Hotel in Afghanistan’s capital.
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Mexican reporter on organized crime goes missingpublished 1 day ago
Authorities in the western Mexican state of Michoacan are investigating the disappearance of a journalist who wrote about organized crime.
Peruviuan police: Gang killed people for their fatpublished 1 day ago
A gang in the remote Peruvian jungle has been killing people for their fat, police charged Thursday, draining it from their corpses and offering it ... more
Venezuela acusa a Colombia de 'provocación' tras nueva denunciapublished 1 day ago
La denuncia internacional que el gobierno colombiano prepara contra Venezuela por la voladura de dos puentes fronterizos es "una nueva provocación'' y una "manipulación más'' ... more
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Sierra Leone Blind Activist Seeks to Elevate Blind Through Educationpublished 2 days ago
Thomas Alieu, director of the Educational Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Sierra Leone says his organization wants to turn the blind into ... more
Groups Say Sexual Abuse In Zimbabwe Rampantpublished Fri, Nov 13 2009 15:55 GMT
Organizations say their assistance is desperately needed in a country where sexual abuse is rampant and victims have nowhere to turn for help
Relegation Fears Creeps Into Bottom Placed Teams On Zimbabwe's Premier League Logpublished Fri, Nov 13 2009 10:47 GMT
Highway Football Club of Mutare must win at least two of its three remaining matches to avoid being relegated to Division One
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Why Foreclosures Rise Even as the Economy Expands (U.S. News & World Report)published 1 day ago
U.S. News & World Report - Even as the U.S. economy expanded in the third quarter, the nation's eroding labor market sent the mortgage delinquency ... more
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AP - Senate ethics committee admonishes Sen. Burris for misleading statements about appointment.
EU Gears Up to Appoint New Presidentpublished 2 days ago
Hours before European leaders meet in Brussels to choose European Union's first permanent president, they remain divided on their choice
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