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| Yesterday |
 Washington |
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Middle East talks 'constructive' 
| Direct talks between Israeli and Palestinian leaders kicked off again with pledges of support from leaders on both sides for a peace process | |
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| Wed. |
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
| President Obama urges Mid-East leaders not to let the chance of a peace deal slip away
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 Lahore |
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Blasts rock Lahore; at least 28 dead 
Map of Lahore| At least 218 others were wounded after three blasts during a Shiite procession. The explosions occurred within a radius of about 600 meters | |
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| Tue. |
 West Bank |
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4 Israelis shot dead in West Bank Map of Hebron Israel Palestine| Four Israelis -- including a pregnant woman -- were killed near Hebron in a shooting for which the militant wing of Hamas claimed responsibility | |
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 Iraq |
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U.S. combat mission in Iraq ends | At 5 p.m. ET -- at a cost of more than 4,400 U.S. military personnel killed and 30,000 wounded -- thes combat mission officially drew to a close | |
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 Chile |
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Drilling to reach miners begins Drilling has begun as part of an effort to reach the 33 miners who have been trapped underground in Chile for more than three weeks
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| Sat. |
 England |
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Arrest over cricket 'bets scam' A man has been arrested in connection with an alleged cricket betting scam centred on the current Test between Pakistan and England at Lord's
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Chile |
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'Plan B' for quicker mine rescue Mining engineers have come up with a that could halve the time it will take to rescue the 33 miners trapped inside a mine since August 5
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| Aug. 27 |
Washington |
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US recovery 'slower than expected' Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke has laid out four 'unconventional' policy options to boost the US economy
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| Aug. 26 |
 North Korea |
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US citizen freed in North Korea by Carter Former US President Jimmy Carter has secured the release of Aijalon Mahli Gomes, 31, detained in North Korea
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| Aug. 25 |
 China |
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Kim Jong Il making China visit North Korean leader Kim Jong Il is visiting China, the South Korean JoongAng Daily reported Thursday
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 North Mexico |
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Migrant link in Mexico killings 72 people found murdered at a ranch in the north of the country say they were migrants from South and Central America trying to reach the U
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Pakistan |
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US warns of Pakistan aid threat The Pakistani Taliban are planning to attack foreigners helping with flood relief efforts in the country, a senior US official has warned
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| Aug. 23 |
 Manila |
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Bloody end to hostage siege Rolando Mendoza, a former police officer upset at having lost his job, took hostage a busload of tourists from Hong Kong and killed eight of...
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| Aug. 22 |
Chile |
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33 trapped miners alive after 17 days Miners are alive and in a shelter, President Pinera said, raising hopes for the first time in the nearly 3 weeks since the mine collapsed
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Pakistan |
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Disease threat follows Pakistan floods Cases of acute diarrhea have topped 204,000. The number of skin diseases -- such as scabies -- has topped 263,300
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| Aug. 21 |
 Australia |
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Australia set for hung parliament Neither of the two main rivals likely to win the 76 seats needed for an outright majority. PM Julia Gillard vowed that she would 'keep fight...
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 Southern Iran |
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Iran's first nuclear plant begins fueling Iran began fueling its first nuclear energy plant. Western nations have questioned whether the fuel will be used solely for electricity
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 Sweden |
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Warrant dropped for WikiLeaks founder Swedish authorities revoked an arrest warrant that had alleged rape against the founder and editor of the whistle-blowing website, Julian As...
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| Aug. 20 |
Washington |
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Palestinians, Israel agree to resume talks Secretary of State Hillary Clinton: The talks, involving other regional and international players, are intended to resolve all 'final status'...
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| Aug. 14 |
Pakistan |
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Pakistan says 20m hit by floods Pakistan marked its 63rd birthday in the solemnity befitting a nation one-fifth under water. 1,400 people have died
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| Aug. 8 |
North Korea |
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North Korea 'holds Southern boat' Daeseung , a South Korean fishing boat missing in the Sea of Japan has been detained by the North
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Western China |
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Landslides kill at least 127 in China About 1,300 people are missing after the landslides, which were triggered by heavy rains. 1,300 missing. 45,000 people evacuated
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| Aug.2 |
Moscow |
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Russian fires prompt state of emergency
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| Aug.1 |
NW Pakistan |
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More than 1,100 dead in flooding
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| Jul.31 |
Russia |
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Wildfires:25 dead, thousands homeless
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| Jul.27 |
Pakistan |
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Plane crashes in Pakistan capital
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United Kingdom |
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BP ousts CEO Hayward
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| Jul.25 |
USA |
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Thousands of Afghan war docs go online
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| Jul.24 |
South Korea |
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U.S., South Korea begin military exercises
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Ruhr |
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Festival stampede kills 19
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| Jul.23 |
European Union |
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Europe's big banks pass stress tests
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| Jul.22 |
Venezuela |
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Venezuela breaks relations with Colombia
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| Jul.15 |
Louisiana |
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BP says oil has stopped leaking
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Argentina |
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Argentina legalises gay marriage
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| Jul.11 |
Uganda |
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Twin blasts in Uganda capital kill 64 people
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Johannesburg |
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Spain win World Cup in extra time
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| Jul.9 |
Austria |
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U.S., Russia swap spies
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| Jul.7 |
South Africa |
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Spain reached the World Cup final
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Cuba |
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Cuba to release 52 political prisoners
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| Jul.6 |
Cape Town |
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Netherlands beat Uruguay to reach final
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| Jun.28 |
Washington |
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Feds charge 10 with spying for Russia
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| Jun.22 |
Jamaica |
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Alleged drug kingpin arrested
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| Jun.20 |
Colombia |
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Santos wins election
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| Jun.13 |
Kyrgyzstan |
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Tens of thousands flee ethnic violence
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| Jun.3 |
Chile |
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Van der Sloot arrested in Chile
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| May.30 |
Gaza |
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Deaths as Israeli forces storm aid ship
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Washington |
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Oil leak 'worst US environment disaster'
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| May.29 |
Guatemala |
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Deadly storm hits Central America
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| May.27 |
India |
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100 dead after 'sabotage' derails train
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| May.24 |
Jamaica |
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Police storm stronghold of drugs lord |
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| May.21 |
Southern India |
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Plane crash leaves about 160 dead |
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| May.19 |
South Korea |
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N. Korea responsible for sinking warship |
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| May.14 |
Thailand |
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Death toll rises amid red-shirt clashes |
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| May.12 |
Libya |
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Child is sole Libya jet crash survivor |
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| May.11 |
London |
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David Cameron named UK prime minister |
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| May.9 |
Belgium |
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EU approves $560B crisis fund |
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| May.5 |
Greece |
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Three dead as Greek strike grows violent |
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| May.1 |
Manhattan |
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Suspected bomb found on Times Square |
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| Apr.21 |
Louisiana |
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Oil spill after blast on oil rig |
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| Apr.17 |
Iceland |
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Volcanic ash wreaking travel chaos |
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| Apr.14 |
Japan |
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Toyota suspends sales of Lexus worldwide |
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| Apr.13 |
Western China |
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Hundreds dead in 6.9 earthquake |
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| Apr.10 |
Russia |
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Polish president died in plane crash |
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| Apr.6 |
USA |
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Blast killed at least 25 miners |
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Rio de Janeiro |
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Rains, flooding kill 200 in Brazil |
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| Mar.28 |
Moscow |
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Dozens killed in subway blasts |
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| Mar.26 |
South Korea |
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South Korean navy ship sinking near North |
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| Mar.25 |
Vatican |
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Pope accused of failing to act on abuse |
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| Mar.21 |
House of Representatives |
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U.S. House passes health care vote |
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| Mar.20 |
Vatican |
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Pope says 'sorry' for Irish church abuse |
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| Mar.19 |
London |
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BA cabin crew begin strike action |
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| Mar.9 |
Jerusalem |
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Israel approves new homes in E. Jerusalem |
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| Mar.2 |
Greece |
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Budget crisis is like wartime situation - PM |
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| Feb.28 |
France |
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Storm batters Europe, at least 51 dead |
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| Feb.27 |
Chile |
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Massive 8.8 quake hits Chile |
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| Feb.23 |
Sudan |
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Sudan signs ceasefire with Darfur rebels |
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| Feb.20 |
Portugal |
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Madeira floods and mudslides kill 43 |
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| Feb.19 |
Morocco |
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Minaret collapse kills 41 |
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| Feb.16 |
Dubai |
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Dubai ties Hamas official's death to EU |
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| Feb.15 |
Karachi |
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Top Taliban commander captured |
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| Feb.12 |
Vancouver |
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Olympic opening clouded by death |
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Helmand |
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NATO launching major Afghan offensive |
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| Feb.8 |
Japan |
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Toyota recalls thousands of Prius cars |
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| Jan.29 |
Taiwan |
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U.S., Taiwan in $6.4 billion arms deal |
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| Jan.26 |
Southern California |
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Avatar is top-grossing film ever |
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| Jan.24 |
Lebanon |
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Ethiopian airliner crashes; 90 on board |
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| Jan.20 |
Haiti |
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US to send 4,000 extra troops to Haiti |
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| Jan.17 |
Chile |
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Billionaire Pinera wins presidential election |
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| Jan.13 |
Haiti |
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Haiti capital 'flattened,' many feared dead |
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| Jan.12 |
San Francisco Bay Area |
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Google reports China-based attack |
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Haiti |
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'Catastrophic' earthquake slams Haiti |
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| Dec.25 |
Detroit |
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Jet incident 'was terror attack bid' |
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| Dec.19 |
Denmark |
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Climate deal meets UN qualification |
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| Nov.29 |
Switzerland |
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Voters back ban on minarets |
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| Nov.19 |
Belgium |
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Belgian PM is first 'president of Europe' |
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| Nov.6 |
Washington |
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US jobless rate rises to over 10% |
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| Nov.5 |
Texas |
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Deadly shootings at US army base |
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| Nov.2 |
Kabul |
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Karzai declared elected president |
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| Oct.25 |
Baghdad |
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Twin suicide bombings kill more than 130 |
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| Oct.17 |
Tribal Areas |
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Major Pakistani ground offensive begins |
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| Oct.10 |
Switzerland |
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Armenia, Turkey sign historic agreement |
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| Oct.9 |
Norway |
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Obama awarded 2009 Nobel Peace Prize |
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| Sep.30 |
Sumatra |
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Indonesia quake death kills thousands |
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| Sep.27 |
Switzerland |
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Roman Polanski detained in Zurich |
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| Sep.15 |
Japan |
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Hatoyama takes over as PM |
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| Aug.25 |
New England |
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Senator Edward Kennedy, 77, dies |
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| Aug.23 |
Greece |
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Fire threat empties Athens suburb |
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| Aug.20 |
Libya |
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Lockerbie bomber returns to Libya |
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| Jul.5 |
Western China |
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Scores killed in China protests |
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| Jun.28 |
Honduras |
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President Zelaya forced into exile |
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| Jun.25 |
Los Angeles |
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Singer Michael Jackson dies |
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| Jun.13 |
Iran |
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Election protests turn violent |
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| Jun.11 |
Global |
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WHO declares swine flu pandemic |
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| Jun.1 |
New York |
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GM enters bankruptcy protection |
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Northeastern Brazil |
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Air France plane crashed |
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| May.25 |
North Korea |
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N. Korea conducted second nuclear test |
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| May.15 |
Sri Lanka |
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Sri Lanka claims last rebel area taken |
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| May.12 |
Sri Lanka |
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War zone hospital 'hit' |
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| Apr.24 |
Mexico |
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'Swine flu' kills 60 |
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