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| Jan.4 |
Washington |
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Bush revamps US military in Iraq |
| Jan.8 |
Somalia |
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U.S. targets al Qaeda suspects
| Jan.9 |
San Francisco Bay Area |
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Apple's 'magical' iPhone unveiled
| Jan.10 |
Washington |
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Bush boosts troop numbers in Iraq
President will send more than 20,000 extra troops, as part of a new strategy for the future of US involvement
| Jan.12 |
Missouri |
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Missing teens discovered alive
The boys, one of whom was last in 2002, have been found alive at the home of a 41-year-old Michael Devlin
| Jan.13 |
Jerusalem |
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Rice begins Mid-East peace push |
| Jan.20 |
New York |
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Hillary Clinton joins 2008 race
| Jan.23 |
U.S. Congress |
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Bush urges unity in speech |
| Jan.28 |
Southern Iraq |
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US, Iraqi troops have killed 250 militants |
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| Feb.2 |
Iraq |
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U.S. loses fourth copter in Iraq in 2 weeks |
| Feb.4 |
Florida |
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Super Bowl: Colts beat Bears 29-17 |
| Feb.6 |
Florida |
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Astronaut charged with attempted murder
| Feb.7 |
Baghdad |
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Fifth U.S. chopper in 18 days down
| Feb.8 |
Miami |
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Former Playmate Smith dies at 39 Anna Nicole Smith has died near Miami at the age of 39. She married billionaire in 1994 when she was 26 and he was 89
| Feb.10 |
U. S. Midwest |
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Obama launches presidential bid |
| Feb.11 |
Baghdad |
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U.S.: Iran to blame for killing U.S. troops |
| Feb.27 |
New York |
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Dow Jones loses 416 |
| Feb.28 |
Arizona |
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McCain seeking Presidential nomination |
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| Mar.6 |
New Jersey |
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Mega Millions sets new world record |
| Mar.9 |
Sao Paulo |
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Bush shrugs off Chavez's taunts
| Mar.13 |
Mexico |
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Bush pushed on drugs, immigration |
| Mar.14 |
Guantanamo |
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Mohammed says responsible for 9/11
| Mar.26 |
Guantanamo |
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Australian admits terror charge |
| Mar.27 |
U.S. Senate |
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Senate votes for Iraq deadline
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| Apr.4 |
Syria |
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Pelosi pushes Syria on militant links |
| Apr.16 |
Virginia |
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33 students massacred in class
Map of http%3A%2F%2Fnews.bbc.co.uk%2F2%2Fhi%2Famericas%2F6560685.stm%23map Virginia A gunman on the campus of Virginia Tech was dressed almost like a Boy Scout. 2 people were killed 2 hours earlier
The gunman, who later shot and killed himself, was a young man wearing a short-sleeved tan shirt and black ammunition vest. He opening fire with a black handgun, first on the professor and then on the students. Student survives by playing dead. President Bush said the US was 'shocked and saddened'
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| Apr.17 |
Virginia |
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S Korean named as campus gunman |
| Apr.26 |
U.S. Senate |
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Congress backs Iraq pull-out plan
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| May.7 |
Washington |
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Queen attends White House dinner |
| May.12 |
Iraq |
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3 missing, 5 killed in attack on U.S. patrol
| May.17 |
Washington |
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World Bank head Wolfowitz to quit After lengthy talks with the bank's board, Paul Wolfowitz said he would quit the global lending body on 30 June
| May.24 |
U.S. Congress |
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Congress backs Iraq funding bill |
| May.28 |
Baghdad |
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U.S., Iran hold historic talks
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| Jun.4 |
Guantanamo |
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Charges dropped for two detainees |
| Jun.8 |
European Union |
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CIA jails in Europe 'confirmed' |
| Jun.10 |
Albania |
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Bush greeted as hero
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Bulgaria |
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Bush ends Europe tour |
| Jun.14 |
Ohio |
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Spurs finish off Cavs |
| Jun.21 |
Baghdad |
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14 U.S. troops killed in 48 hours |
| Jun.30 |
Helmand |
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US probes Afghan civilian deaths |
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| Jul.2 |
Washington |
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Bush spares Libby from jail term
| Jul.12 |
House of Representatives |
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House of Reps votes for troop pullout |
| Jul.15 |
Los Angeles |
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LA cardinal offers abuse apology |
| Jul.16 |
Washington |
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Bush urges Mid-East peace talks |
| Jul.20 |
Washington |
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Bush signs order banning 'torture' |
| Jul.22 |
Washington |
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U.S., Iran to meet again over Iraq |
| Jul.23 |
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US Democrats hold YouTube debate |
| Jul.27 |
U.S. Congress |
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Congress passes anti-terror bill |
| Jul.30 |
Washington |
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Bush and Brown vow co-operation |
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Washington |
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Rice: Arms deals promote stability
| Jul.31 |
New York |
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Murdoch wins Dow Jones battle |
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| Aug.1 |
Saudi Arabia |
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Saudis back US Middle East plans |
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Minnesota |
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Bridge collapses into Mississippi
Map of Minneapolis Minnesota A freeway bridge over the river has collapsed during the evening rush hour, sending cars into the water. An entire span of the 4-lane I-35W bridge ... | |
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Chinese-made toys recalled in US |
| Aug.2 |
Minnesota |
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Up to 50 vehicles trapped in wreckage |
| Aug.3 |
Southern California |
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Marine sentenced over Iraq murder
| Aug.5 |
Iraq |
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U.S.: Iraq shrine bomber killed |
| Aug.8 |
New York |
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Storms lead to chaos |
| Aug.9 |
Pakistan |
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Rice sways Musharraf on emergency |
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Mortgage concerns hit US markets The share indexes tumbled amid fears that a wobble in the mortgage market may prompt a global credit crunch. Dow Jones fell 199.24
The subprime mortgage crisis caused by a dramatic rise in mortgage delinquencies and foreclosures in the United States triggered the financial crisis, with major adverse consequences for banks and financial markets around the globe.
The result has been a decline in the capital of banks and USA government sponsored enterprises, tightening credit around the world
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New York |
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World markets fall after US losses
The markets have faltered in early trading a day after markets in NY and London suffered losses amid fears of a global credit crunch
| Aug.10 |
London |
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Central banks pour money into system |
| Aug.11 |
New England |
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'Casual lunch' for Bush, Sarkozy |
| Aug.22 |
Washington |
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Bush issues Vietnam warning over Iraq
| Aug.23 |
U.S. Senate |
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Top Republican urges Iraq pullout |
| Aug.24 |
Afghanistan |
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U.S. jet 'bombs British troops'
| Aug.27 |
Washington |
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Attorney General Gonzales resigns
| Aug.28 |
Baghdad |
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US seizes Iranian group in Iraq |
| Aug.29 |
Virginia |
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Virginia Tech response 'too slow' |
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| Sep.3 |
Baghdad |
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President Bush made surprise visit |
| Sep.4 |
Nevada |
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Famed flier Fossett missing There were no signs of missing aviation adventurer Steve Fossett
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Thousands of Mattel toys recalled |
| Sep.7 |
Washington |
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Bin Laden says US should convert
Early analysis indicates the voice on a recently released videotape is that of bin Laden
| Sep.9 |
New York |
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Federer wins 4th U.S. Open title
| Sep.10 |
U.S. Congress |
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Gen. Petraeus: 'Surge' is working
U.S. commander told a fractious congressional hearing that the 30,000 troops deployed to Iraq in January could come home by next July
| Sep.11 |
Washington |
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Bush to adopt Petraeus advice on troops |
| Sep.13 |
Washington |
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Bush pledges Iraq troop reduction
| Sep.14 |
U.S. Congress |
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Report shows meager gains in Iraq |
| Sep.16 |
Nevada |
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OJ Simpson arrested over break-in
Ex-American football star has been arrested by Las Vegas police investigating an alleged armed robbery at a casino hotel room
| Sep.17 |
Baghdad |
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Iraq shootout firm loses license Iraq has cancelled the licence of the Blackwater USA, after it was involved in a gunfight in which at least 8 civilians died
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Iraq |
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'Fair probe' vow on Iraq gunfight
Iraq and the US have pledged a transparent investigation into a gunfight involving a private security firm that left eight civilians dead
| Sep.19 |
New York |
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Ahmadinejad denied visit to 9/11 site |
| Sep.21 |
Washington |
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Blackwater in Iraq weapons probe |
| Sep.24 |
New York |
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Iran president in campus clash
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Washington |
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US to impose new Burma sanctions |
| Sep.27 |
Washington |
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U.S. freezes assets of Myanmar junta |
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| Oct.10 |
House of Representatives |
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US bill on Armenia moves forward
A bill recognising the killing of Armenians in Ottoman times as genocide passed through the House Foreign Affairs Committee by 27 votes to 2...
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Turkey |
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Turkey condemns US Armenia vote |
| Oct.11 |
Turkey |
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Turkey recalls U.S. envoy |
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Sunni Triangle |
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Strike 'kills 15 civilians' |
| Oct.12 |
Moscow |
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Putin warns U.S. in missile talks
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Gore says prize must spur action
Al Gore says his Nobel Peace Prize is a chance to 'elevate global consciousness' about the threat posed by climate change
| Oct.23 |
Southern California |
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500,000 flee wildfires 
Relentless fires roared for a third day, sending residents fleeing with family members, pets and whatever prize possessions they could fit in their vehicles. The blazes have left 2 people dead and destroyed 1,200 homes and businesses. Fierce wi... | |
| Oct.24 |
Washington |
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Bush declares major fire disaster |
| Oct.25 |
Washington |
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US imposes new sanctions on Iran
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U.S. Congress |
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Vote on Armenian genocide put off
| Oct.28 |
Colorado |
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Red Sox sweep to World Series title
| Oct.29 |
Iraq |
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US hands over Karbala to Iraqis |
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Somalia |
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U.S. destroyer pursues pirates The destroyer has entered Somali territorial waters in pursuit of a Japanese-owned ship loaded with benzene that was hijacked by pirates
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| Nov.5 |
Washington |
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US warns Pakistan over emergency |
| Nov.7 |
U.S. Congress |
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Sarkozy applauded by US Congress |
| Nov.10 |
Washington |
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US and Germany vow Iran diplomacy |
| Nov.13 |
U.S. Congress |
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Hidden costs 'raise US war price' |
| Nov.17 |
Pakistan |
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US tells Musharraf to step back |
| Nov.18 |
Iraq |
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Bomber kills kids getting toys from troops |
| Nov.20 |
Washington |
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US confirms Mid-East peace talks |
| Nov.25 |
Syria |
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Syria to attend Mideast summit
| Nov.26 |
Washington |
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Cautious hope for Mid-East talks |
| Nov.27 |
Washington |
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New Mid-East peace drive launched
Map of Annapolis Maryland USA President W Bush has said the Israelis and Palestinians have agreed to make every effort to reach a peace agreement before the end of 2008. Bush said a joint statement had been agreed by the I... | |
| Nov.28 |
Washington |
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Bush launches new Mid-East talks |
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| Dec.3 |
Washington |
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U.S.: Iran's nuclear weapons work halted
A U.S. intelligence report: Iran halted work toward a nuclear weapon under international scrutiny in 2003
| Dec.4 |
Washington |
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Bush: Iran still a danger |
| Dec.5 |
U. S. Midwest |
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Shoppers killed in gun rampage
| Dec.6 |
CIA |
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CIA 'wiped' interrogation tapes
The CIA has confirmed that it destroyed at least 2 video tapes showing the interrogation of terror suspects
| Dec.12 |
Washington |
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Central banks act on credit fears |
| Dec.13 |
Washington |
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Baseball 'rife' with drug use
Dozens of players have been linked to taking performance-enhancing substances in a report on Major League Baseball that alleges a drug cultu...
| Dec.14 |
Bali |
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Climate deal sealed by US U-turn Delegates at the UN summit have agreed a deal on curbing climate change after days of bitter wrangling
| Dec.16 |
Turkey |
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'US backed' Turkish raids on Iraq |
| Dec.18 |
U.S. Senate |
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Senate passes $70B in war funds |
| Dec.25 |
San Francisco Bay Area |
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Tiger escapes and killed visitor |