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Grenade explodes near Thai state TV channel - police

Tue, 08/31/2010 - 07:04

Source: Reuters BANGKOK, Aug 31 (Reuters) - A grenade exploded in a compound for a Thai state-run television channel in Bangkok on Tuesday although no injuries were reported, police said. A loud explosion was heard ...

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Thai govt takes step towards ending Map Ta Phut row

Tue, 08/31/2010 - 06:48

Source: Reuters * List of 11 "harmful industries" approved by cabinet * Court to give ruling on Thursday (Adds details, background) BANGKOK, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Thailand's cabinet on Tuesday approved a ...

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FACTBOX-Security developments in Iraq, Aug 31

Tue, 08/31/2010 - 06:06

Source: Reuters Aug 31 (Reuters) - Following are security developments in Iraq at 0600 GMT on Tuesday. FALLUJA - A roadside bomb wounded three policemen and a child when it went off near a police patrol in ...

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FACTBOX-Security developments in Afghanistan, Aug 31

Tue, 08/31/2010 - 05:58

Source: Reuters (For more on Afghanistan, click on [ID:nAFPAK]) Aug 31 (Reuters) - Following are security developments in Afghanistan at 0530 GMT on Tuesday: SOUTHERN AFGHANISTAN - A service member with the NATO- ...

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Thai cabinet takes step to ending Map Ta Phut row

Tue, 08/31/2010 - 05:36

Source: Reuters BANGKOK, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Thailand's cabinet on Tuesday approved a list of industrial activities deemed harmful to the environment and public health, a step towards ending a long-running dispute at ...

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S.Korea welcomes sanctions on North, offers aid

Tue, 08/31/2010 - 05:13

Source: Reuters * New sanctions target North Korea's leadership * Seoul says sanctions regime now complete * South offers first large-scale aid since ship sinking (Refiles to remove extraneous word from first ...

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Taiwan issues warning for severe tropical storm

Tue, 08/31/2010 - 05:06

Source: Reuters * North Taiwan port in storm's sight; China next target * Stung by 2009 disaster, authorities warn of mudslides (Adds flight cancellations) TAIPEI, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Taiwan officials issued land ...

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SCENARIOS-Who is the audience for Obama's Iraq speech?

Tue, 08/31/2010 - 05:02

Source: Reuters By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, Aug 31 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will deliver a speech on Tuesday to highlight what administration officials say is his fulfillment of a campaign promise to ...

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Obama must walk fine line in Iraq speech

Tue, 08/31/2010 - 05:00

Source: Reuters * Highlights milestone toward ending Iraq war * Biden in Iraq to meet with Iraqi leaders * White House: No declaration of Mission Accomplished By Caren Bohan ...

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Croat general's war crimes trial enters final phase

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 06:57

Source: Reuters * Gotovina charged over offensive against Serbs in Krajina * Prosecutors requested 27 years imprisonment for Gotovina * Defence argue Croatian operation helped bring peace By Aaron Gray-Block ...

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U.S. Senator warns of instability if Pakistan unaided

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 06:39

Source: Reuters * Millions battle hunger, disease * US is largest donor to Pakistan's flood relief * Death toll expected to rise significantly By Chris Allbritton ISLAMABAD, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Flood-striken ...

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Indonesian volcano erupts again, many evacuated

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 06:01

Source: Reuters By Tarmizy Harva SUKA NALU, Indonesia, Aug 30 (Reuters) - An Indonesian volcano, inactive for four centuries, erupted again on Monday, pitching ash two km (1.5 miles) into the air and sending nearby ...

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Suicide blast kills at least one in Afghan east

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 05:52

Source: Reuters (For more on Afghanistan, click on [ID:nAFPAK]) (Updates with governor escaping unhurt) JALALABAD, Afghanistan, Aug 30 (Reuters) - A suicide bomber struck outside the headquarters of the governor ...

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Three killed, five wounded in restive southern Thailand

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 05:35

Source: Reuters YALA, Thailand, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Drive-by shootings and suspected Muslim insurgent violence in southern Thailand killed three people and wounded five in the past 24 hours, police said on Monday, the ...

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Suicide blast kills at least one in Afghan east

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 05:08

Source: Reuters (For more on Afghanistan, click on [ID:nAFPAK]) JALALABAD, Afghanistan, Aug 30 (Reuters) - A suicide bomber blew himself up outside the headquarters for the governor of Afghanistan's eastern ...

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ANALYSIS-Iraq drawdown may raise pressure on US defense budget

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 05:00

Source: Reuters * Pentagon wants to grow spending, despite record deficit * Presidential commission may take aim at defense spending By Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - The end of the U.S. combat ...

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ANALYSIS-Obama's Mideast push is foreign policy gamble

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 05:00

Source: Reuters * Peace effort will test Obama's statesmanship * Doubts about peace-in-a-year goal in US election season By Matt Spetalnick WASHINGTON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - When ...

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Hitmen kill Mexican mayor in drug war state

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 03:27

Source: Reuters * Gunmen kill opposition party mayor near Gulf of Mexico * Killing follows car bombs, grenades and migrant murders (Updates with details about mayor, previous attacks) MONTERREY, Mexico, Aug 29 ( ...

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Hurricane Earl strengthens to Category 2 storm

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 03:22

Source: Reuters * Earl expected to become major hurricane * Hurricane warnings in the Caribbean * Danielle, weakening moving farther from East Coast (Updates strength, locations, other details) MIAMI, Aug 29 ...

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NATO forces say Taliban base attacks repelled

Sat, 08/28/2010 - 07:02

Source: Reuters (For more on Afghanistan, click [ID:nAFPAK]) * ISAF says 10 insurgents killed in attacks on two bases * Attacks target Salerno, Chapman bases * Two security contractors mistakenly killed in ...

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