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Yahoo News |
7:04am PST |
Ahmadinejad in Baghdad tells U.S. to quit Iraq
(Reuters)
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Summary: Reuters - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
used a historic visit to Baghdad on Monday to tell the United
States to get out of Iraq and the region, saying its presence
there had brought only destruction and division. |
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BBC News |
7:04am PST |
Japan seeks new allies on whaling |
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Summary: Japan looks for new supporters for its pro-hunting position, ahead of a major meeting on whaling. |
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Yahoo News |
7:00am PST |
US says it hits Somali terrorist target
(AP)
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Summary: AP - The U.S. launched an airstrike Monday on a Somali town held by Islamic extremists to go after a group of terrorist suspects, U.S. defense officials said. |
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BBC News |
7:00am PST |
Superb Murray overcomes Federer |
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Summary: Britain's Andy Murray defeats world number one Roger Federer in the first round at the Dubai Championships. |
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Yahoo News |
6:53am PST |
Criticism overshadows Medvedev's landslide triumph
(AFP)
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Summary: AFP - The West cast doubt on Russia's presidential election Monday after Dmitry Medvedev won a landslide victory and vowed to follow the course set by outgoing leader Vladimir Putin. |
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BBC News |
6:44am PST |
Diana jury told of surgeon affair |
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Summary: Princess Diana's inquest hears evidence from heart surgeon Hasnat Khan, who had a two-year relationship with her. |
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Cnn.com |
6:39am PST |
Ahmadinejad on Americans: 'No one likes them' |
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Summary: Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, heading home from Iraq after a two-day visit, again touted the closer relations between Iraq and Iran and reiterated his criticism of the United States.
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BBC News |
6:38am PST |
Fatal UN Nepal helicopter crash |
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Summary: A helicopter carrying United Nations officials crashes in eastern Nepal, killing at least 10 people. |
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BBC News |
6:37am PST |
Emergency landing after air alert |
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Summary: An American Airlines plane makes an emergency landing in Glasgow after the pilot reports a fire on board. |
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Cnn.com |
6:23am PST |
BBC: Jagger target of Hells Angels murder plot |
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Yahoo News |
6:16am PST |
Israel vows more Gaza strikes after deadly blitz
(AFP)
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Summary: AFP - Israel vowed on Monday to keep hitting Gaza even as troops pulled out of the Hamas-run territory after clashes that killed more than 110 Palestinians and dealt a major blow to Middle East peacemaking. |
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BBC News |
6:01am PST |
Blind rocker Healey dies aged 41 |
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Summary: Grammy-nominated Canadian guitarist Jeff Healey dies from a rare form of cancer at the age of 41. |
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BBC News |
5:54am PST |
Pc's suicide after attacking wife |
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Summary: A policeman hanged himself after stabbing his wife in front of their children, an inquest hears. |
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BBC News |
5:53am PST |
Muted welcome for Russia leader |
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Summary: Western leaders congratulate Dmitry Medvedev, but the new Russian president's huge win draws some criticism. |
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BBC News |
5:52am PST |
Man 'admitted' constable's murder |
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Summary: A man accused of stabbing a female special constable confessed to the killing in a bar, the Old Bailey hears. |
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Cnn.com |
5:49am PST |
'Indiana Jones' trailer a hit -- everywhere |
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Cnn.com |
5:49am PST |
Harrison Ford movie trailer's a huge Web hit |
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Cnn.com |
5:45am PST |
Workers admit catching shuteye on the job |
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Yahoo News |
5:42am PST |
Clinton, Obama battle ahead of key races
(AP)
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Summary: AP - Hillary Rodham Clinton sharpened her attacks on front-runner Barack Obama ahead of two crucial nomination showdowns Tuesday that could determine the fate of her fatlering Democratic presidential campaign. Four states vote Tuesday, but the focus is on |
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ChristianToday |
5:31am PST |
Head to church not the bookies on Good Friday Methodists |
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Summary: The Methodist Church has expressed its sadness as high street betting shops prepare to open on Good Friday for the first time this month ending a ban that has been in place since betting shops were first allowed in the 1960s |
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Yahoo News |
5:31am PST |
IAEA to push Iran "arms" probe, Tehran says innocent
(Reuters)
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Summary: Reuters - The U.N. nuclear watchdog chief said on
Monday he would pursue an investigation into intelligence
reports that say Iran secretly studied how to make atom bombs. |
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BBC News |
5:27am PST |
Football: Everton defend Cahill |
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Summary: Everton's Tim Cahill receives the backing of the club after his controversial goal celebration in the 3-1 win over Portsmouth. |
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Yahoo News |
5:15am PST |
Doubts cast over Medvedev's landslide triumph
(AFP)
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Summary: AFP - The West cast doubt on Russia's presidential election Monday after Dmitry Medvedev won a landslide victory and vowed to follow the course set by outgoing leader Vladimir Putin. |
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Yahoo News |
5:14am PST |
US launches airstrike in Somalia
(AP)
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Summary: AP - Pentagon officials say the United States launched an airstrike in Somalia to go after a terrorist suspect. |
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Yahoo News |
5:12am PST |
Hamas claims Gaza "victory" as Israel pulls back
(Reuters)
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Summary: Reuters - Israeli troops pulled out of the Gaza
Strip on Monday after a U.S. appeal to end days of fighting
that killed more than 100 Palestinians and rescue peace talks. |
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BBC News |
5:11am PST |
Energy firms meet with Treasury |
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Summary: Energy company bosses are meeting the Treasury amid calls for a windfall tax on their profits in the Budget. |
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Yahoo News |
5:10am PST |
US stocks head for lower open
(AP)
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Summary: AP - U.S. stock futures pointed to further declines Monday as investors awaited figures on manufacturing and construction spending to gain a better sense of how the economy is faring. |
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ChristianPost |
5:04am PST |
Obama Connects with Hispanic Evangelicals in Texas |
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Summary: Barack Obama met with Hispanic evangelicals in Texas Friday in an effort to court Hispanic voters and address issues affecting the community ahead of the state’s primary this ... |
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Yahoo News |
4:55am PST |
U.S. launches missile strike in Somalia
(Reuters)
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Summary: Reuters - Two U.S. missiles hit a house
in southern Somalia on Monday, according to local officials, in
a strike Washington said was directed at "known terrorists." |
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BBC News |
4:48am PST |
Poverty 'blights 1m rural homes' |
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Summary: Almost one million households in rural England are living below the poverty line, a study says. |
