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Netanyahu's position is 'perilous' - US official

Sat, 03/13/2010 - 06:45

Source: Reuters * U.S. official sees 'dicey' period ahead * Talks on core issues could spark revolt By Adam Entous WASHINGTON, March 13 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political standing ...

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Suicide bomber kills 10 in Pakistan's Swat

Sat, 03/13/2010 - 06:34

Source: Reuters * New wave of violence marks renewed militant push * Direct challenge to government assertions * Sharif says Zardari threat to democracy By Hazrat Ali Bacha (Adds Sharif comments, colour, ...

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SCENARIOS-Troubled paths for North Korea nuclear diplomacy

Sat, 03/13/2010 - 04:31

Source: Reuters (For complete North Korea coverage, click [ID:nNORKOR]) By Jon Herskovitz SEOUL, March 13 (Reuters) - North Korea will return to dormant nuclear talks in April, ending its year- ...

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Suicide bombing kills 3 in Pakistan's Swat-police

Sat, 03/13/2010 - 04:31

Source: Reuters MINGORA, March 13 (Reuters) - A suicide bombing attack on securuty forces in Pakistan's Swat Valley on Saturday killed three people, police said. The attack on a security checkpost came a day after a ...

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U.S. criticizes Iran for religious persecution

Sat, 03/13/2010 - 04:23

Source: Reuters WASHINGTON, March 12 (Reuters) - The United States voiced growing concern on Friday about Iran's "ongoing persecution" of religious minorities, including Baha'is, and called on Tehran to ...

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Clinton warns Israel over settlements

Sat, 03/13/2010 - 03:58

Source: Reuters * Clinton says announcement's timing was 'insulting * U.S. calling regional leaders to keep talks on track * 'Quartet' peace mediators join in the condemnation (Adds more Clinton quotes, ...

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Clinton berates Netanyahu over settlements

Sat, 03/13/2010 - 02:10

Source: Reuters * Clinton questions Netanyahu's commitment to his key ally * Demands action to heal ties, notes US provides security * Heavy security in Jerusalem contains Palestinian anger * Biden says ...

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Christian-Muslim fighting injures 24 in Egypt

Sat, 03/13/2010 - 02:10

Source: Reuters CAIRO, March 13 (Reuters) - At least 24 people were injured in northern Egypt when fires were started and fighting broke out between Christians and Muslims on Friday, an official said on Saturday ...

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Direct Relief International Launches Online Mapping Tool for Haiti Earthquake Medical Aid

Sat, 03/13/2010 - 00:48

Direct Relief International (DRI) - USA

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -- As Direct Relief International continues to respond to the Haiti earthquake with major shipments of medical material aid and cash grants, the organization is making public ...

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Field Diary: A family reunited after the earthquake in Haiti

Sat, 03/13/2010 - 00:43

Source: UNICEF PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, 12 March 2010 – On assignment as a UNICEF photographer in Haiti, I had the pleasure of meeting five-year-old Sterling Vincent – a child who had been separated from her family in the aftermath of the 12 January earthquake. I only came to know her over two days, and yet her joy, grit and determination will stay with me forever.

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China Dongling to reopen lead/zinc plant this month

Fri, 03/12/2010 - 07:12

Source: Reuters (Repeats to additional subscribers) * China Dongling to restart 100,000 lead-zinc plant this mth * Jiyuan government undecides restarting time for 3 smelters * Yuguang may give up shut smelter; ...

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Torture, abuse mark Uzbekistan's rights record-USA

Fri, 03/12/2010 - 06:53

Source: Reuters * Uzbekistan jails opponents, uses torture - U.S. report * Rights record poor across ex-Soviet Central Asia By Maria Golovnina ALMATY, March 12 (Reuters) - Uzbekistan jailed political ...

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ADVISORY-Witness story on fighting in Afghanistan

Fri, 03/12/2010 - 05:12

Source: Reuters Golnar Motevalli is a Reuters correspondent who has been based in Kabul since November 2008. She covers the war, Afghan politics and women's rights. Prior to moving to Afghanistan, Golnar worked for ...

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Three Sunni Muslim clerics killed in Pakistan

Fri, 03/12/2010 - 04:03

Source: Reuters KARACHI, March 12 (Reuters) - Four people, including three Muslim clerics, were gunned down and one wounded in a drive-by shooting in Pakistan's biggest city of Karachi in a suspected sectarian attack ...

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US Sen. Reid's family injured in car accident

Fri, 03/12/2010 - 03:49

Source: Reuters (Adds location) WASHINGTON, March 11 (Reuters) - The wife and daughter of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid were seriously injured on Thursday when their vehicle was rear-ended by a truck on a ...

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PRESS DIGEST - Singapore newspapers - March 12

Fri, 03/12/2010 - 01:38

Source: Reuters SINGAPORE, March 12 (Reuters) - The following are stories from Singapore newspapers on Friday. Reuters has not verified these stories. STRAITS TIMES - Singapore has bought a million doses of a ...

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U.S. Democrats move closer to healthcare deal

Fri, 03/12/2010 - 00:49

Source: Reuters * Democrats near agreement on changes to overhaul * Congressional leaders resist White House deadline * Pelosi works 'member-to-member' to round up votes (Adds late meeting, Emanuel quote) By ...

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US Sen. Reid's family injured in car accident

Fri, 03/12/2010 - 00:10

Source: Reuters WASHINGTON, March 11 (Reuters) - The wife and daughter of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid were injured on Thursday when their vehicle was rear-ended by a truck on a highway, the senator's office ...

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U.S. lawmakers press Pakistan on Lashkar-e-Taiba

Thu, 03/11/2010 - 23:59

Source: Reuters * Lashkar-e-Taiba must be bigger focus * Pakistan has ties to group blamed for Mumbai attack * Two U.S. court cases highlight group By Sue Pleming WASHINGTON, March 11 (Reuters) - U.S. ...

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Billionaire Pinera takes power as quakes jolt Chile

Thu, 03/11/2010 - 23:38

Source: Reuters * Quake aftershocks jolt capital and Congress building * Swearing-in ceremony austere as country mourns * High hopes for businessman Pinera to boost economy * Outgoing President Bachelet leaves ...

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