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ChristianToday |
11:58pm PDT |
Pakistan relief efforts under threat say agencies |
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Summary: When top EU officials meet with Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari this week the plight of the more than one million people affected by fighting in the countrys Swat valley must be first on the agenda insist nine major international aid agencies |
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BBC News |
11:53pm PDT |
'Solid' Tesco sees sales pick up |
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Summary: The supermarket chain Tesco says it is continuing to perform well in challenging economic times, as UK sales grow by 4.3%. |
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BBC News |
11:41pm PDT |
Concern over class size loophole |
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Summary: A council calls for ministers to close a legal loophole that has allowed parents to challenge class size limits. |
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BBC News |
11:36pm PDT |
Italy to take Guantanamo inmates |
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Summary: Italy agrees to take three detainees from the US prison camp at Guantanamo Bay following talks in Washington. |
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BBC News |
11:21pm PDT |
Waitress free in official's death |
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Summary: A woman accused of killing a Communist Party official has been cleared of assault charges, Chinese media report. |
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BBC News |
11:21pm PDT |
China frees woman who killed official |
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Summary: A woman accused of killing a Communist Party official who allegedly assaulted her has been freed by a Chinese court. |
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BBC News |
11:19pm PDT |
'Solid' Tesco sees sales up 4.3% |
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Summary: The supermarket chain Tesco says it is continuing to perform well in challenging economic times. |
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Yahoo News |
11:17pm PDT |
Russia hosts key security summit
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Summary: AFP - Russia hosted the second day of a key security summit seen as a counter to US power with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, making his first foreign trip since his disputed re-election, in attendance. |
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Yahoo News |
11:17pm PDT |
Fielder's slam lifts Brewers over Indians
(AP)
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Summary: AP - Prince Fielder hit a go-ahead grand slam in Milwaukee's six-run eighth inning and the Brewers rallied to beat the Cleveland Indians 14-12 on Monday night. |
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Yahoo News |
11:12pm PDT |
Son of North Korea's Kim visits China as heir-media
(Reuters)
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Summary: Reuters - The youngest son of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il secretly visited China last week and his hosts were told he had been appointed heir to the ruling family dynasty, Japan's Asahi newspaper reported on Tuesday. |
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Yahoo News |
11:07pm PDT |
US, S.Korea leaders to hold talks on nuke standoff
(AFP)
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Summary: AFP - US President Barack Obama is set to meet with the leader of South Korea, who is seeking security guarantees as a standoff escalates with nuclear-armed North Korea. |
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Yahoo News |
11:03pm PDT |
Witnesses to testify in trial of former AIG CEO
(AP)
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Summary: AP - Witnesses begin testifying Tuesday in the civil trial of American International Group Inc.'s former top executive, accused of plundering an AIG retirement program of billions of dollars. |
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Yahoo News |
10:43pm PDT |
7 killed as anti-Ahmadinejad protests turn deadly
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Summary: AFP - Seven people have been killed after a massive opposition rally in the heart of Tehran against the re-election of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad turned violent, state radio has said. |
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BBC News |
10:41pm PDT |
'Children aged 12 using heroin' |
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Summary: Drugs such as heroin are reaching younger age groups in parts of Wales, project workers warn. |
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BBC News |
10:41pm PDT |
Addicts commit crime to get help |
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Summary: Heroin addicts commit crime to get fast-tracked into drug rehab and avoid long waiting lists, a BBC programme reveals. |
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Yahoo News |
10:32pm PDT |
Pakistan commander warns against collateral damage
(AP)
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Summary: AP - Pakistan's military chief denounced terrorists as enemies of the country and Islam, but warned his officers to avoid killing civilians as they widen their operations against the Taliban. |
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Cnn.com |
10:22pm PDT |
7 die in attack in Tehran; Moussavi vows to fight |
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Summary: Seven people were killed after they reportedly attacked a military post in central Tehran, state television said Tuesday. Iranian presidential candidate Mir Hossein Moussavi had told followers Monday he will "pay any cost" to contest the country's preside |
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Yahoo News |
10:13pm PDT |
Seven civilians killed near Tehran rally site
(AFP)
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Summary: AFP - At least seven civilians were killed when a military post was attacked near a rally in Tehran to protest the re-election of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, state radio has announced. |
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BBC News |
10:09pm PDT |
Seven killed during Iran protest |
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Summary: Iranian state radio says seven people died during protests in Tehran over the re-election of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. |
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Yahoo News |
10:00pm PDT |
State radio: 7 killed in Tehran clashes
(AP)
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Summary: AP - Iran's state radio says seven people died in clashes in Tehran after an "unauthorized gathering" following a mass rally over alleged election fraud. |
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Yahoo News |
9:55pm PDT |
U.S. commander in Afghanistan reviews strategy: report
(Reuters)
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Summary: Reuters - The new commander of U.S. and NATO troops in Afghanistan plans an immediate review of operations to ensure his troops are focused on safeguarding key population centers, The Washington Post reported on Tuesday. |
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Yahoo News |
9:49pm PDT |
Seven people killed near Tehran rally site: radio
(AFP)
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Summary: AFP - Seven people were killed when a military post was attacked near a rally held a day ago in Tehran to protest the re-election of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, radio Payam announced. |
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BBC News |
9:47pm PDT |
First summit for emerging giants |
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Summary: The world's newest economic grouping holds its first summit in Russia, aiming for greater Western recognition. |
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BBC News |
9:45pm PDT |
Army 'to pay for cold injuries' |
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Summary: The Ministry of Defence faces paying out millions of pounds in damages to soldiers injured by the cold. |
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Yahoo News |
9:32pm PDT |
Iran protesters plan more rallies after one killed
(Reuters)
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Summary: Reuters - Iranians planned more protests on Tuesday against a presidential election they say was rigged but the focus of their anger, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, left the country to attend an international meeting. |
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BBC News |
9:14pm PDT |
Anger over 'secret Iraq inquiry' |
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Summary: Opposition parties and campaigners have condemned the decision to hold an inquiry into the Iraq war in private. |
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BBC News |
8:47pm PDT |
'New government' for Tamil Tigers |
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Summary: Tamil Tigers say they are forming a "provisional transnational government" to pursue self-rule for the Tamil minority. |
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BBC News |
7:56pm PDT |
Fresh torture claims against CIA |
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Summary: Alleged al-Qaeda mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed says he was tortured in CIA custody, newly-released documents show. |
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Cnn.com |
7:35pm PDT |
Gitmo detainee say abuse led him to lie |
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Summary: Accused terrorists held at Guantanamo Bay complained of abuse that they said led them to tell their CIA interrogators lies, according to sections of U.S. government transcripts made public on Monday.
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Cnn.com |
7:35pm PDT |
Abuse sparked lies, transcripts reveal |
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Summary: Accused terrorists held at Guantanamo Bay complained of abuse that they said led them to tell their CIA interrogators lies, according to sections of U.S. government transcripts made public on Monday.
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